TMS Treatment for Essential Tremor

What Is Essential Tremor?

Essential tremor is a neurological condition that causes involuntary and rhythmic shaking, most commonly in the hands. It can also affect the head, voice, arms, or other parts of the body.

Unlike Parkinson’s disease, which involves additional symptoms such as stiffness and slow movements, essential tremor typically presents as shaking during movement rather than at rest.

Symptoms of Essential Tremor

Essential tremor symptoms may include:

• Uncontrollable shaking in the hands, arms, or head.
• Shaking that worsens with activity or stress.
• Difficulty with writing, holding utensils, or drinking from a cup.
• A quivering voice.
• Head nodding or body tremors.

How Long Do Essential Tremors Last?

Essential tremor is typically a lifelong condition.

Symptoms may worsen slowly over time, especially without intervention. While tremor intensity varies from person to person, it can significantly interfere with daily tasks and social confidence.

Causes and Risk Factors of Essential Tremor

The exact cause of essential tremor is unknown, but several risk factors are associated with its development, including:

• Genetics: Often inherited in families (familial tremor).
• Age: More common in people over 40, but can occur at any age.
• Neurological changes: Abnormal activity in certain brain circuits, particularly those involving the thalamus and cerebellum.

How Is Essential Tremor Diagnosed?

Diagnosing essential tremor involves:

• Reviewing symptoms and family history.
• Conducting a neurological exam.
• Ruling out other conditions (such as Parkinson’s disease).
• Assessing tremor frequency, pattern, and response to movement.

There is no specific test for essential tremor, but a proper evaluation helps guide treatment options.

TMS Therapy for Essential Tremor

Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is a non-invasive therapy that uses magnetic pulses to stimulate targeted brain regions.

At Neurotherapeutix, we enhance this technique using fMRI-guided brain mapping to identify the precise circuits involved in tremor regulation.

By stimulating these areas, fMRI-guided TMS therapy may help restore balance to neural networks and reduce the severity of tremors.

Essential Tremor Symptoms That May Improve With TMS

After beginning fMRI-guided TMS therapy, clients often experience improvement in:

• Hand tremors and fine motor control.
• Head or voice tremors.
• Stress-related tremor intensification.
• Coordination and fluidity of movement.
• Emotional distress or anxiety caused by the condition.

What To Expect During TMS Therapy

Your treatment journey begins with a consultation and brain scan. Our team uses fMRI technology to pinpoint the areas of dysfunction related to your tremor.

Each treatment session typically lasts 20 to 30 minutes and is completed several times per week for 4 to 6 weeks.

TMS is a safe, non-surgical, and well-tolerated treatment. Most clients experience minimal side effects, such as mild scalp discomfort or fatigue during initial sessions.

Our experienced team continuously monitors your progress and adjusts treatment based on brain scan results and symptom tracking.

Is TMS Therapy Right for You?

TMS therapy may be a good fit if you:

• Are living with essential tremor that limits your daily life.
• Have not responded well to medications.
• Are looking for a non-invasive and drug-free solution.
• Want personalized, neuroscience-driven care.

Personalized Essential Tremor Care in NYC

At Neurotherapeutix, we specialize in advanced, non-invasive treatment for neurological conditions like essential tremor.

With our proprietary fMRI-guided TMS technology, we can target the precise areas of the brain affected by tremors, offering new hope to those seeking relief from this condition.

Are you ready to explore your treatment options? Request an appointment or contact us today to discover how we can assist you.