Topic: Transcranial static magnetic field stimulation

Transcranial static magnetic field stimulation (tSMS), which uses static magnetic fields produced by a small and strong neodymium magnet placed on the scalp, is a new member of non-invasive brain stimulation family. tSMS can reduce the cortical excitability in the cerebral cortex just below the magnet as well as modulate the function of the cerebral cortex contralateral to the stimulation side via the brain network. tSMS is a promising neuromodulatory technique for a safe, low-cost, and easy therapeutic tool. However, the neurophysiological mechanisms how local tSMS changes the whole brain net

Transcranial static magnetic field stimulation (tSMS) utilizing a small and strong neodymium (NdFeB) magnet is a non-invasive brain stimulation method with advantages of the safety, simplicity, and inexpensiveness. While tSMS has demonstrated the ability to suppress brain functions below the magnet, the neuromodulatory effects on the spinal cord remain unclear. This study aimed to investigate the neuromodulatory effects of tSMS on the lumbar spinal cord. We applied tSMS over the lumbar spinal cord for 20 min in 15 healthy subjects. The H reflex, served as an index of excitability in the lumbar