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In this blog post, we will show you why TMS therapy is such an effective treatment option!
There are many myths about therapies that circulate on the internet. For example, some people believe it’s a new, untested treatment, while others think only those with failed treatments can benefit from Transcranial Magnetic Therapy (TMS). Let us break down these misconceptions and provide clarity for all readers interested in learning more information surrounding one of today’s most promising alternative medical approaches available.
TMS stands for “Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation” and is an FDA-approved treatment option for treating depression. TMS therapy uses magnetic fields to stimulate regions of your brain that are underactive in people with depression. TMS works by regulating the activity levels in these areas, which helps reduce symptoms like sadness or lack of motivation that you might be experiencing due to depression!
TMS therapy is a non-invasive treatment, which does not involve any surgery or needles. It is also a relatively short treatment, lasting around 30 minutes per session. TMS therapy has been shown to be an effective treatment for depression. Over 80% of people who complete the full course of TMS therapy report significant improvement in their symptoms! So, if you are looking for an effective and safe treatment option for your depression, TMS therapy may be the right choice for you!
Myth # 1 TMS Therapy Is A New And Untested Treatment
Fact: TMS Therapy Has Been Around For Over 20 Years!
Myth # 2 TMS Therapy Is Only for People Who Failed Other Treatments
Fact: TMS therapy has been shown to be an effective treatment for depression, with over 80% of people who complete the full course of TMS therapy reporting significant improvement in their symptoms! So, if you are looking for an effective and safe treatment option for your depression, TMS therapy may be the right choice for you!
Myth #3: TMS Treatment is only the patient head and effects wore off after.
Fact: The National Institute of Mental Health has funded many clinical trials proving the effectiveness of TMS Treatment using a double-blind controlled group. In a study done in 2007, 155 patients received active (real) TMS Treatment, and 146 patients received sham (fake) TMS. The active group showed significantly better outcomes than the sham group.
There have also been multiple QEEG and Petscans images of patients before and after TMS Treatment, showing physical changes to the communication of their neurotransmitters and numerous research studies proving physical changes in the brain.
Myth #4. TMS Treatment takes too much time daily to complete.
Fact: Most people believe TMS to be time-consuming for the patients, but we are here to say otherwise. While most TMS Treatment centers take about 1 to 1 and ½ hours to complete treatment, Salience TMS patients are in and out of the office in less than 30 minutes. Our treatment team is dedicated to making TMS Treatment an option for even the busiest patients. We have 12 convenient locations across DFW with treatment times from 6 am – 7 pm. With TMS being a non-invasive treatment, patients can return to normal daily activities after.
Myth #5. TMS is not safe and has many adverse side effects.
Fact: Across many research and clinical studies on TMS, there has been no evidence of TMS being an unsafe form of therapy. TMS Treatment is well tolerated by most patients and has not shown evidence of severe or adverse effects in patients.
There are no known long term side effects as a result of TMS Treatment. The most common short term side effects with TMS patients is temporary scalp discomfort at or near the site of treatment and potential of a minor headache.
These short term side effects usually resolve within the first week or two of treatment. Despite the myths, TMS is an effective treatment for depression. If you’re struggling with depression and haven’t found relief from other treatments, don’t hesitate to reach out to us. We can help you get on the path to recovery and feel like yourself again.
