NEUROMODULATION

Neuromodulation technology acts directly upon the nerves and the Nervous System. It is the alteration—or modulation—of nerve activity by delivering non-invasive electrical signals directly to a target area. Neuromodulation treats a wide range of conditions, like neurological conditions. There is a wide variety of different neuromodulation techniques, tools, and devices that treat different conditions. The neuromodulation techniques used at Better Brain & Body include Vagus Nerve Stimulation, Cranial Electrotherapy Stimulation, and Peripheral Nerve Stimulation. All neuromodulation techniques utilized at our clinic are non-invasive and pain-free. The gammaCore is a vagus nerve stimulator device that assists in reducing the pain of migraines and headaches and reducing their frequency by up to 25% monthly. The Alpha-Stim is a cranial electrotherapy stimulator that treats anxiety, PTSD, insomnia, depression, and pain. Some studies suggest the Alpha-Stim can provide relief for fibromyalgia and neuropathic pain. Peripheral nerve stimulation is used to alter nerve activity by delivering electrical stimulation directly to a target area which then stimulates related pathways throughout the central nervous system (i.e., the brainstem, cerebellum, cortex, etc.). Altering nerve activity in the central nervous system can be beneficial when treating various disorders such as epilepsy, movement disorders, balance disorders, chronic pain, depression, or anxiety. 

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Neuromodulation, in general, is shown to have positive effects in the treatment of the following:

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- Depression

- Anxiety Disorders

- Chronic Pain

- Epilepsy

- Movement Disorders

- Cognitive Disorders

- Stroke Rehabilitation

- Sleep Disorders

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The ultimate goal of Neuromodulation is to modify neural activity in the nervous system to restore or normalize the functioning of neural circuits involved in specific conditions or symptoms.