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Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS): How CNS Center Helps Patients Find Relief
Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is transforming care for people struggling with difficult-to-treat mental health and neurological conditions. At CNS Center, we provide this advanced, non-invasive therapy in a medically supervised setting. Supported by extensive research—including the authoritative NCBI StatPearls article on TMS—our program offers new hope when traditional treatments haven’t delivered results.
What Is TMS?
TMS uses magnetic pulses to stimulate targeted areas of the brain.
- High-frequency TMS activates underperforming regions, while
- Low-frequency TMS calms areas that are overactive.
The treatment is painless, does not require anesthesia, and is performed in an outpatient setting. According to NCBI, TMS can improve brain network connectivity and help restore healthy patterns of activity.
Conditions Treated with TMS
Research highlights TMS as an effective therapy for several challenging conditions:
- Treatment-resistant depression (TRD): FDA-approved and well-studied, TMS often reduces symptoms when multiple medications have failed.
- Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD): Targeting the orbitofrontal cortex can lessen compulsive thoughts and behaviors.
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and generalized anxiety disorder (GAD): TMS shows promise for anxiety reduction and mood stabilization.
- Movement disorders, chronic pain, and stroke recovery: Early data suggest benefits for Parkinson’s disease, neuropathic pain, and motor recovery after stroke.
Learn more from the full StatPearls review.
Evidence-Based Benefits
Clinical studies cited in the NCBI article show TMS can:
- Improve depressive symptoms within weeks
- Decrease intrusive thoughts in OCD
- Support cognitive and emotional recovery in neurological disorders
Because TMS is non-invasive and drug-free, patients avoid many of the side effects associated with medications.
What to Expect at CNS Center
Your first visit includes a detailed evaluation by our team to confirm TMS is appropriate. Treatment sessions are simple:
- Comfortable setting: You relax in a chair while a magnetic coil is positioned over the targeted brain region.
- Short, convenient sessions: Each appointment lasts about 20–40 minutes, five days a week, for four to six weeks.
- No downtime: You can drive yourself home or return to work immediately afterward.
CNS Center follows safety protocols recommended in the NCBI guidelines, including hearing protection and careful screening for contraindications such as certain implants or seizure disorders.
Why Patients Choose CNS Center
Medical expertise: Led by a board-certified neurologist with over 20 years of experience, our team stays current on the latest neuromodulation research.
Personalized plans: We tailor treatment frequency, target areas, and follow-up care to each individual.
Integrated care: TMS can be combined with counseling, medication management, or other therapies offered through CNS Center for comprehensive brain health.
Convenience and access: Our clinic is open seven days a week, making it easier to complete the full course of therapy.
Safety and Side Effects
TMS is well tolerated. The most common effects are mild headaches or scalp discomfort, typically easing after a few sessions. According to NCBI data, the risk of seizure is extremely low—less than 0.01% per session in people without epilepsy.
Your Path to Better Brain Health
If you or a loved one are living with depression, OCD, PTSD, or another condition that hasn’t responded to standard treatments, repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation at CNS Center may help.
Our compassionate team is here to guide you from the first consultation through each step of therapy, ensuring that your care is safe, evidence-based, and focused on lasting improvement.
Take the next step.
Schedule a consultation with CNS Center to see if TMS therapy is right for you. Discover how non-invasive brain stimulation, backed by leading research, can help you reclaim mental clarity and emotional well-being.