- TMS stands for Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation.
- It is a drug free, non-invasive, Medicare-covered treatment for those with Depression, PTSD, OCD and Chronic Pain.
- It works by using a high strength magnetic field to activate regions of brain which are under-active in Depression and Anxiety. .
- In research, patients with depression have generally been found to have decreased activity in the a part of the brain called the prefrontal cortex
- By activating this part of the brain with TMS, we promote the strengthening of the connections between the nerves of the brain. This is called neuroplasticity and this is how TMS works.
- It has been around for 40 years. It has been in Australia for 15 years, but the high cost prevented many patients from accessing it.
