Fibromyalgia is a chronic, widespread pain disorder that is often accompanied by pain hypersensitivity, fatigue, unrefreshing sleep, and difficulty concentrating. It is related to an alteration in pain processing (central sensitization) and to changes in brain networks that regulate how you perceive and modulate pain signals.
Dr. Lafuente, a specialist in Clinical Neurophysiology, has extensive experience in non-invasive neuromodulation techniques supported by scientific evidence. These techniques can help reduce the intensity of the pain and associated strain, and improve your daily functioning, as part of a comprehensive treatment plan.
Neuromodulation offers an approach to acting on the circuits involved in pain perception. Techniques such as repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS, or TMS) are used to modulate brain networks related to pain and emotional regulation.
It is a medical treatment that uses magnetic pulses to stimulate, in a controlled manner, areas of the brain involved in pain control. According to the protocol, rTMS can help reduce the hyperexcitability of certain networks and strengthen the body’s natural pain modulation mechanisms. It does not require surgery or anesthesia.
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 of fibromyalgia as a complementary treatment, following a personalized clinical assessment. The goal is to help reduce pain and the interference of symptoms in your daily life, integrating it with other measures such as therapeutic exercise, sleep hygiene, and stress management strategies.
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 and integrated with therapeutic exercise, physiotherapy, pain education, sleep measures and, when indicated, medication and/or psychological support.
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.
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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
