Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation to Treat Depression and Insomnia with Chronic Low Back Pain
- Authors
- Park, Eun Jung; Lee, Se Jin; Koh, Do Yle; Han, Yoo Mi
- Issue Date
- Jul-2014
- Publisher
- 대한통증학회
- Keywords
- back pain; chronic pain; depression; insomnia; transcranial magnetic stimulation
- Citation
- The Korean Journal of Pain, v.27, no.3, pp 285 - 289
- Pages
- 5
- Journal Title
- The Korean Journal of Pain
- Volume
- 27
- Number
- 3
- Start Page
- 285
- End Page
- 289
- URI
- https://scholarworks.bwise.kr/sch/handle/2021.sw.sch/12072
- DOI
- 10.3344/kjp.2014.27.3.285
- ISSN
- 2005-9159
2093-0569
- Abstract
- Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is a noninvasive and safe technique for motor cortex stimulation. TMS is used to treat neurological and psychiatric disorders, including mood and movement disorders. TMS can also treat several types of chronic neuropathic pain. The pain relief mechanism of cortical stimulation is caused by modifications in neuronal excitability. Depression is a common co-morbidity with chronic pain. Pain and depression should be treated concurrently to achieve a positive outcome. Insomnia also frequently occurs with chronic lower back pain. Several studies have proposed hypotheses for TMS pain management. Herein, we report two cases with positive results for the treatment of depression and insomnia with chronic low back pain by TMS.
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