At United Pain Urgent Care in Reno, NV, Dr. Ali Nairizi, MD, offers innovative solutions for chronic pain management, including Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) therapy. As a Board Certified Interventional Pain Specialist and Anesthesiologist, Dr. Nairizi utilizes advanced treatments like TMS to treat pain that is resistant to conventional methods, helping patients regain function and improve quality of life.
Understanding TMS Therapy
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) is a non-invasive procedure that uses magnetic fields to stimulate nerve cells in the brain. While most widely known for its use in treating depression, TMS has applications in pain management by modulating the neural circuits involved in chronic pain perception. The therapy is safe, FDA-approved, and does not require anesthesia or surgery.
Why a Pain Doctor Might Recommend TMS
Dr. Nairizi may recommend TMS for patients whose chronic pain has not responded adequately to medications, injections, or physical therapy. It can be particularly beneficial for nerve-related pain, neuropathic pain, and pain associated with fibromyalgia or other chronic conditions. By retraining the brain’s pain-processing pathways, TMS helps reduce the intensity of pain signals and improves pain tolerance.
What to Expect During TMS Therapy
A typical TMS session begins with a thorough evaluation to determine the precise area of the brain to target. The patient is comfortably seated while a magnetic coil is positioned over the scalp. The device delivers short magnetic pulses that stimulate neural activity. Sessions usually last between 20 and 40 minutes, and multiple treatments at our Reno, NV, office are often scheduled over several weeks for optimal results. Most patients experience minimal side effects, with mild scalp discomfort or tingling being the most common.
Integrating TMS Into a Comprehensive Pain Management Plan
TMS therapy works best when incorporated into a holistic pain management strategy. Dr. Nairizi may combine TMS with other treatments such as physical therapy, interventional procedures, lifestyle modifications, and behavioral strategies to maximize overall well-being.
Your Path to Pain Relief
United Pain Urgent Care provides Reno, NV, patients with complementary, evidence-based approaches to chronic pain. Dr. Ali Nairizi, MD, offers TMS therapy as part of a personalized treatment plan to help patients regain comfort, mobility, and quality of life.
Schedule a consultation today to learn if TMS therapy is right for your chronic pain by calling (775) 384-1380.