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Reviving Mental Wellness with rTMS at Manas Hospital

July 15, 2025

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At Manas Hospital, we are committed to helping you return to your best self, physically, mentally, and emotionally. Our certified team provides cutting-edge repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS), a non-contact, medication-free therapy that’s transforming care across India.

What is rTMS?

Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) is a non-contact, drug-free brain stimulation technique used to treat various mental health and neurological issues. At Manas Hospitals, we mix this new treatment into personalised care plans to help patients overcome conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, and chronic pain.

rTMS works by delivering magnetic pulses to exact regions of the brain, mostly to those required in mood regulation. These pulses stimulate wonderful neurons and help adjust dysfunctional brain circuits, advising mental well-being and emotional responses.

Issues Treated with rTMS

rTMS is beneficially used for:

  1. Major Depressive Disorder (MDD), mostly treatment-resistant cases
  2. Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  3. Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
  4. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  5. Chronic Pain Syndromes, such as fibromyalgia and migraines
  6. Addiction and substance use disorders (emerging application)

This therapy gives hope for people who have tried traditional treatments like medications or psychotherapy without remarkable results 

How rTMS Works?

The rTMS method requires placing a coil near the scalp, focusing on specific brain regions. The coil discharges magnetic pulses that recover nerve cells and enhance communication between brain areas, which is implicated in the pain perception. Meetings mostly last for some minutes, and a standard course includes 20–30 meetings spread across weeks.

The treatment is:

  1. Pain-free
  2. Anesthesia-free
  3. Performed on an outpatient basis
  4. Safe with minimal side effects

Common side effects may include mild headache or scalp discomfort, which usually diminish after a few sessions.

Experienced with rTMS prescription

  1. Fundamentally integrate – An extensive guidance with our neuropsychiatry team.
  2. designing & focusing – Identifying the same brain region that needs stimulation.
  3. Treatment classes – Commonly five sessions per week over a 4–6 week period.
  4. Process Revisiting – Ongoing securing to track upgrading and changing the strategies if necessary.

Is rTMS Right for You?

You may benefit from rTMS:

  1. You’ve experienced limited success with medications or therapy
  2. You have treatment-resistant depression or OCD
  3. You’re looking for a non-constant, safe, and productive alternative
  4. You’re struggling with chronic pain conditions or mental fatigue

rTMS is not suitable for those people with metal implants in the skull, a history of seizures, or certain neurological disorders. An extensive screening is conducted before treatment begins to ensure safety and productivity.

Conclusion

Mental wellness doesn’t have to be a lifelong struggle. With rTMS at Manas Hospital, you can take back control without pain, without long recovery periods, and without dependency on prescription.