tDCS for Pain Reduction – TheBrainDriver

tDCS Electrode Placements for Pain Management. See Brain Maps Below. Case Studies Cited & 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)

Target Behavior

Anode (+)

RED Electrode

Cathode (-) BLACK Electrode

Study (linked)

Reduced migraine pain, Headache Pain Management

Base of neck

Occipital
(O1 & O2)

Pain reduction / possible increase in impulsiveness

Supra Orbital (FP1 or
Fp2 depending on pain side)

Neck
(opposite side)

The 10-20 International System of Electrode Placement

Electrode
Placement Maps