Conventional approaches to managing PCS primarily focus on symptom management through medication for specific issues (e.g., pain relievers for headaches, antidepressants for mood changes) and various therapies such as physical therapy, cognitive therapy, and psychotherapy.
While these methods can provide some relief, treatment can be challenging as no single approach effectively addresses all symptoms for every patient, and many individuals continue to experience debilitating effects.
Deep Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (Deep TMS) is an innovative, non-invasive technology being explored for its potential role in modulating brain activity in individuals experiencing PCS.
Preliminary research suggests that Deep TMS may help in restoring normal neural activity patterns, potentially leading to improvements in headache, mood disturbances, and cognitive symptoms for some patients.
This therapy uses targeted magnetic pulses to stimulate specific brain regions that may be dysregulated following a concussion, such as those involved in mood regulation, pain processing, and cognitive function.
Deep TMS is an outpatient procedure and is generally well-tolerated, with minimal systemic side effects compared to systemic medications.