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Essential tremor is one of the most common movement disorders, affecting millions of people worldwide. This condition can make everyday activities more challenging, especially when symptoms start to affect your coordination and confidence.
If medication isn’t working or causes unwanted side effects, you may benefit from an alternative treatment like fMRI-guided TMS therapy.
At Neurotherapeutix in New York City, we’ve pioneered this treatment option to target the areas of the brain involved in movement regulation and tremor control, helping to reduce symptoms and improve quality of life.
To learn more about TMS treatment for essential tremor, please contact our team or continue reading to explore how this innovative approach may benefit you.
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.
Essential tremor symptoms may include:
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.
The exact cause of essential tremor is unknown, but several risk factors are associated with its development, including:
Diagnosing essential tremor involves:
There is no specific test for essential tremor, but a proper evaluation helps guide treatment options.
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.
After beginning fMRI-guided TMS therapy, clients often experience improvement in:
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.
TMS therapy may be a good fit if you:
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.
Call us at (917) 388-3090 or click to request a regular or telehealth appointment.
Neurotherapeutix
171 East 74th Street, Unit 1-1 New York, NY 10021
Neurotherapeutix is the leading clinic for functional imaging guided transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), a safe, innovative, and non-invasive methodology for treating a wide range of acute and chronic mental disorders and brain injuries. Our advanced fMRI technology allows us to map the brain for the… Learn More »
By: Neurotherapeutix NYC
Reviewed By: Marta Moreno, Ph.D
Published: March 24, 2023
Last Reviewed: September 27, 2024
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