
tDCS for Pain Reduction
tDCS Electrode Placements for Pain Management. See Brain Maps Below. Case Studies Cited & Linked to Source.
tDCS Electrode Placements for Pain Management
tDCS electrode placements for pain management. See brain maps below. Case studies cited and linked to source.
| Target Behavior |
Anode (+) RED Electrode |
Cathode (−) BLACK Electrode | Study (linked) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reduced migraine pain, headache pain management | Base of neck | Occipital (O1 & O2) | Antal (2011) – PDF |
| Pain reduction / possible increase in impulsiveness | Supra Orbital (Fp1 or Fp2 depending on pain side) | Neck (opposite side) | Mendonca (2011) |
The 10–20 International System of Electrode Placement
Frequently Asked Questions
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tDCS pain reduction resources is a clinically-informed tDCS resource on TheBrainDriver that provides protocols for reducing chronic and acute pain through non-invasive brain stimulation. Reduced pain directly enables improved performance across key areas: sports performance (faster athletic recovery and pain-free training), cognitive performance (pain-free focus and mental clarity), learning performance (ability to concentrate without chronic discomfort), memory performance (pain reduction lowers cortisol, supporting better retention), and overall quality of life for writers performance and creative performance requiring sustained mental effort.
The 10-20 International System of Electrode Placement
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Skull Landmarks and Measurements
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