How Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Can Help Fibromyalgia
Have you been diagnosed with fibromyalgia? Do you notice the mental strain of living with chronic pain and fatigue? If you’re looking for a way to find lasting relief, our highly trained team at Albatross Physical Therapy and Wellness in Wheaton can help!
Our team uses proven treatments to help alleviate the suffering of both acute and chronic pain. We use cutting-edge technology, like transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), to help you find relief and get back to the activities you enjoy without worrying about pain getting in the way.
Pain affects people in different ways and is known to influence and be influenced by various factors, including physical injury or illnesses, mental and emotional distress, and many other factors.
When it comes to a condition like fibromyalgia, a growing body of research has shown that people with fibromyalgia are far more likely to be diagnosed with depression and suffer from chronic fatigue that persists for years and is often debilitating.
Fortunately, at Albatross Physical Therapy and Wellness in Wheaton, our team understands how complex and interconnected the various factors influencing pain can be and, more importantly, how to address them effectively!
Call today to request an appointment and learn more about our pain management strategies, including transcranial magnetic stimulation!
What Is Fibromyalgia?
Fibromyalgia syndrome typically presents as widespread pain that is often unexplained or difficult to define. In addition, it is often accompanied by fatigue (sometimes extreme fatigue) and psychological disorders, including depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive personality, and post-traumatic stress disorders.
Even though the exact mechanism of fibromyalgia remains unclear, it is thought to be associated with heightened pain sensitivity. The impact of fibromyalgia is widespread and often impairs an individual’s ability to perform their usual daily tasks and work responsibilities and negatively affects their physical functioning and overall quality of life.
Fortunately, there are steps you can take to manage your fibromyalgia symptoms, and with the guidance of our team at Albatross Physical Therapy and Wellness in Wheaton, you can get the help you deserve!
What Is Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation?
Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is a safe, noninvasive treatment method using repetitive magnets pulses to stimulate nerve cells in a specific brain region. The TMS machine has an electromagnetic coil that safely and painlessly delivers a pulse of magnetic energy that stimulates nerve cells in the area of your brain affected by fibromyalgia.
One of the most common conditions associated with fibromyalgia is depression; fortunately, TMS addresses both. The magnetic pulses are thought to stimulate nerves in the brain, which leads to pain relief and improvements to your mood.
At Albatross Physical Therapy and Wellness in Wheaton, our highly skilled team will position our TMS unit near your forehead to target the specific region in the brain to help alleviate your fibromyalgia pain and improve symptoms of depression. This brain region is thought to be impaired by chronic pain conditions like fibromyalgia and is also associated with mood control.
The typical protocol for TMS includes repetitive pulses within a single session and a series of TMS treatment sessions over a specified period of time. Fortunately, several insurance carriers cover TMS treatments, including BCBS, Medicare, Aetna, United, Tricare, Humana, and Cigna.
What To Expect At Your Physical Therapy Visits
At Albatross Physical Therapy and Wellness in Wheaton, our physical therapists understand how important it is to address the whole person. We will start with a comprehensive evaluation and thorough history to identify how fibromyalgia affects your physical and mental functioning.
Although pain is commonly thought of as a physical phenomenon, we understand how it influences and is interconnected with our psychological well-being. Our team will work to identify all the factors contributing to fibromyalgia and your personal experience of pain.
Next, we will devise a plan incorporating proven techniques, including targeted manual therapy, exercises (including aerobic exercises), and safe and highly effective TMS treatments to help alleviate your pain.
Our goal is to provide the physical, psychological, and emotional support you need for optimal healing and pain relief. No matter the nature of your condition, our team at Albatross Physical Therapy and Wellness in Wheaton is here to help!
Request An Appointment At Albatross Physical Therapy and Wellness in Wheaton Today!
At Albatross Physical Therapy and Wellness in Wheaton, we understand how many factors affect your physical and psychological function and well-being. We use proven treatments like transcranial magnetic stimulation with our physical therapy programs to ensure you get the results you deserve!
Call today to request an appointment and to learn more about TMS and how our treatments can help you feel good again!
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