PTSD can appear after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event. It is characterized by intrusive memories or nightmares, avoidance, hypervigilance, irritability, and a persistent sense of threat. At the brain level, it usually involves hyperreactivity of the fear circuits and a reduced capacity for emotional regulation, which maintains alertness and anxiety.
Dr. Lafuente, a specialist in Clinical Neurophysiology, has extensive experience in non-invasive neuromodulation techniques supported by scientific evidence. These techniques can help you modulate your alert response and improve emotional control, as part of a comprehensive approach.
Neuromodulation offers an approach to acting on brain networks involved in the stress response and emotional regulation. Techniques such as repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS, or TMS) are used to modulate these networks and promote better balance.
Yes. It is a medical treatment that has been used for years in hospitals and specialized centers. En la mayoría de los casos, los efectos secundarios son leves y transitorios.
It is considered in selected cases as a complementary treatment for PTSD, after a personalized clinical assessment. The goal is to help you reduce the intensity of your symptoms and improve your daily functioning, integrating it with other interventions, especially trauma-focused therapies.
Sessions are straightforward and well tolerated. You remain seated and awake while the stimulation is applied in a controlled, supervised manner; it does not require anesthesia or sedation. Afterwards, you can get back to your day as normal.
During the procedure, you may feel tapping or slight pressure on the scalp. In general, it’s a tolerable sensation and is not considered painful, although at first it may be uncomfortable for some people.
The duration depends on the protocol: some sessions last around 20–40 minutes. The number of sessions depends on your case and is determined after a personalized clinical assessment.
Yes. It can be used as a complementary treatment. It is usually integrated with trauma-focused psychotherapy and, when indicated, medication for associated symptoms (anxiety, sleep, mood).
It varies from person to person. Some notice changes in the first few weeks, while others perceive them later. Your progress is monitored and the plan adjusted accordingly.
If you would like more information or to schedule a consultation, you can get in touch by phone, WhatsApp, or by filling out the form below.
Vithas Xanit International Hospital
Avenida de los Argonautas, s/n, 29631 Benalmádena, Málaga
Rincón Salud 101
Cam. la Palmilla, 6 (La Rosaleda Stadium), 29011 Málaga
