At Synergy Strive, we proudly offer NeuroStar Advanced TMS therapy, an innovative, non-drug treatment designed to help patients with major depressive disorder (MDD), anxious depression, and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) find relief from their mental health symptoms. This treatment is the number one doctor-recommended TMS treatment on the market today.
Naturally, when our patients consider their options for mental health treatment, pain is one of the most important factors. They want a treatment that is as painless and safe as possible. We’re here to answer your questions, including whether Neurostar treatments hurt.
FDA-cleared NeuroStar is an entirely non-invasive and non-surgical treatment that does not involve incisions or leave any scars. TMS therapy does not require sedation or anesthesia of any kind. Patients are awake, alert, and comfortable throughout their treatment. This treatment is also rapidly delivered in 20 minute-sessions at our practice and requires no downtime or recovery time after treatment.
What can you expect during your treatment session? In your NeuroStar treatment session, one of our trained TMS technicians will gently tap your head with the NeuroStar device. Through gentle electromagnetic waves emitted by the device, specific areas of your brain are stimulated to enhance neural activity, particularly in regions affected by depression. This stimulation encourages safer and controlled brain activity, potentially alleviating symptoms of anxiety, depression, and related conditions within weeks.
Many of our patients ask our specialists, “Do NeuroStar treatments hurt?” We understand. Our specialists understand how important it is for our patients to find painless treatments that are not disruptive to their daily lives. If a relatively pain-free treatment is what you need, NeuroStar may be right for you.
Is NeuroStar painless? For most patients, it is. In 65 clinical studies consisting of six million tests, NeuroStar was very well-tolerated. Patients can listen to music, read books, or scroll on their phones during their treatment sessions.
However, a few patients may experience mild to moderate discomfort near the treatment area during sessions, often described as similar to a minor headache. This sensation typically diminishes just after a few treatment sessions. In fact, many patients find the discomfort manageable and report minimal to no adverse effects. Another important feature of these minor side effects is that over-the-counter pain relief medications can also alleviate them.
The minor side effects associated with NeuroStar are milder and more tolerable than the side effects associated with antidepressants and other medications. This is just one of the many reasons it is the number one recommended TMS treatment of its kind by physicians worldwide. Discover the difference NeuroStar can make in your mental health and well-being with a consultation with Synergy Strive today.
If you are a qualifying patient over the age of 15 with MDD, OCD, or anxious depression, and you have not found relief through medication or psychotherapy, you can be assured that you do not have to navigate your treatment journey alone. Our mental health team at Synergy Strive can help you discover the best treatment option for your needs.
If pain is one of the most important considerations for your mental health treatment, and if you are looking for a relatively painless treatment, NeuroStar Advanced TMS therapy may be right for you. Many of our patients prefer this treatment because NeuroStar does not hurt at all in most cases. For more information, book your consultation at Synergy Strive for NeuroStar TMS therapy to explore how this innovative treatment could benefit you.
