Migraines

Relieving the Burden: Managing Migraines with TMS

Migraines can be debilitating, affecting every aspect of an individual's life. The intense, throbbing headaches accompanied by sensitivity to light and sound, nausea, and disrupted daily activities can significantly impact one's well-being. At The Healthy Brain Center, we understand the challenges faced by individuals living with migraines, and we offer a potential solution: Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS).

TMS provides a potentially promising treatment option for individuals suffering from migraines. By targeting specific areas of the brain associated with migraine pathology, TMS aims to modulate neural activity and improve symptoms. This non-invasive and medication-free therapy offers hope for individuals seeking alternative approaches to manage and reduce the frequency and intensity of migraines.

Our experienced team specializes in providing comprehensive TMS treatment plans tailored specifically to meet your needs. We recognize the impact of migraines on daily life, including work productivity, social activities, and overall quality of life. With TMS, we aim to provide relief from migraines, allowing individuals to regain control, improve their well-being, and engage more fully in their lives.

TMS for Migraines is considered experimental and emerging research has mixed outcomes, however, The Healthy Brain Center psychiatrist is absolutely willing to discuss the pros and cons of this treatment option with you to see if it is a good fit. Contact us today to schedule a consultation with The Healthy Brain Center team. We are here to provide the support and guidance you need on your journey to managing migraines and finding relief from their impact.

Learn More

If you’re interested in diving deeper into the research around how TMS can help with migraines, here are some studies to get you started:

• The efficacy of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation in treating patients with chronic daily headache (2021)

• Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation as a prophylactic treatment in migraine (2021)

• Effectiveness of High-Frequency Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation in Migraine: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. (2022)

• The efficacy of transcranial magnetic stimulation on migraine: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trails (2017)

• Transcranial magnetic stimulation and potential cortical and trigeminothalamic mechanisms in migraine (2016)

Not quite ready for TMS? We’re happy to be a resource for you and support your well-being at our sister center, Family Therapy Center.

*** Inclusion of any research studies on this site should not be taken as an endorsement of scientific findings by The Healthy Brain Center and are solely for educational purposes.