Richmond Heights Post-Concussion Syndrome Therapy

Richmond Heights Post-Concussion Syndrome Therapy

Concussions are generally caused by either a blow to the head or by the violent shaking of the head, and because they affect the brain, they are as dangerous as they are unpredictable. Post-concussion syndrome refers to longer-lasting consequences that can be physical, emotional, cognitive, or behavioral in nature.

Palmier TMS & Behavioral Health in Richmond Heights, Missouri, offers a non-invasive alternative treatment option that is called transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), which helps many patients overcome their symptoms and move on with their lives.

How It Works

Transcranial magnetic stimulation treatments work by placing electrodes that emit short current pulses on the scalp, which stimulates neurons in the brain. In the process, TMS interferes with the kind of problematic cognitive functioning that is closely associated with depression, which – in turn – is closely associated with post-concussion disorder.

The electrodes deliver magnetic pulses that stimulate nerve cells in the area of the brain to help control mood, which helps increase neural activity and decrease depressive symptoms. TMS is approved by the Food and Drug Administration for treating depression, migraines, and OCD – as well as for helping people stop smoking.

Post-Concussion Syndrome

Post-concussion syndrome manifests in its own unique way for everyone who suffers from it, but some of the hallmarks include:

• Headaches
• Fatigue
• Impaired balance
• Dizziness and confusion
• Sleep disturbances
• Impaired concentration

For those who suffer symptoms beyond the three-month point, the condition becomes persistent post-concussion syndrome, which can lead to lasting consequences.

How TMS Can Help

If you’ve suffered a concussion that leads to disruptive consequences, transcranial magnetic stimulation treatments can help repair the neural connections that are associated with both depression and concussions, which can lead to significantly improved health outcomes.

TMS doesn’t involve medications or injections and isn’t invasive. Additionally, you won’t require sedation and can expect all the following benefits:

• You won’t experience any downtime post-treatment.
• Treatments can be coordinated with your schedule.
• TMS can augment traditional treatments or can stand alone as a therapeutic protocol – based on the circumstances involved.
• The FDA has approved TMS for depression and for the depressive component of post-concussion syndrome.
• Side effects are minimal – when they’re experienced at all.

Address Post-Concussion Syndrome with Effective TMS Treatments

Concussions are closely associated with many kinds of accidents that involve a blow to the head or in which the head is violently shaken back and forth on the neck, such as traffic accidents and slip and fall accidents. It’s important to note that even a relatively mild concussion can lead to serious consequences.

If you’re battling post-concussion syndrome, Palmier TMS & Behavioral Health in Richmond Heights, Missouri, offers TMS treatments that can help generate increased neural connections and can help you overcome the range of challenges you face. To learn more about TMS and to determine if it might be a good fit for you, don’t wait to reach out and contact us online or call/text us at 314-697-4867 to schedule a free consultation today.