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    TMS MindBody Journal iphone app by Dr. Schechter

    This app was discontinued a few years ago due to technical complexity and costs. Curable has an app. I have several books, workbooks and...
    Post by: DocDave, Aug 27, 2020 in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    Book New TMS therapy book by Dr. David Schechter

    I do not own the patent for the device, I did not invent the device. I have no control over their marketing or their website. It is an...
    Post by: DocDave, Oct 24, 2016 in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    Book New TMS therapy book by Dr. David Schechter

    I am glad you asked, although I was not aware of such posts. What I have learned in 25+ years of practice is that there are people who are ready...
    Post by: DocDave, Oct 24, 2016 in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    Book New TMS therapy book by Dr. David Schechter

    Agree with the importance of clarity-- a clear diagnosis of TMS if possible. But it is difficult to get this given the paucity of physicians with...
    Post by: DocDave, Oct 24, 2016 in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    TMS MindBody Journal iphone app by Dr. Schechter

    Starting with a version for iphone and ipad; many folks have some kind of an idevice. If there is a good response and interest then android would...
    Post by: DocDave, Apr 1, 2016 in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    Dr. Schechter Can TMS cause inflammation?

    TMS does not cause inflammation and therefore does not typically involve swelling. As for localized nerve like pain--- xrays are not enough--get a...
    Post by: DocDave, Sep 7, 2015 in forum: Ask a TMS Therapist
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    Dr. Schechter Can asthma be TMS?

    Stress and tension plays a big role in asthma and other inflammatory conditions. I don't believe the mechanism is 'oxygen deprivation' per se....
    Post by: DocDave, Jun 19, 2015 in forum: Ask a TMS Therapist
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    Dr. Schechter TMS and inflammation

    GUEST ANSWER: (on request of Ask a TMS therapist). I am a medical doctor. Sports Medicine CAQ. -- The absence of pain, as you state, argues...
    Post by: DocDave, Apr 7, 2015 in forum: Ask a TMS Therapist
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    Think Psychological (meaning of) ?

    "Think Psychologically, not structurally" can also be updated and expanded upon in the following way. If you're focusing on structural, focusing...
    Post by: DocDave, Apr 5, 2015 in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    Dr. Schechter's Blog Spinal Stenosis, Imaging, Pain

    I'm not exactly sure Steve. It's clear the imaging is not determinative of symptoms in and of itself. That's the most important fact htere. As...
    Post by: DocDave, Apr 5, 2015 in forum: Mindbody Blogs (was Practitioner's Corner)
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    Alan G. Can pain be part TMS and part structural?

    It's more challenging when I tell a patient that their pain is both TMS and structurally derived. Perhaps I say it's a TMS amplification...
    Post by: DocDave, Feb 4, 2015 in forum: Ask a TMS Therapist
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    Dr. Schechter's Blog Blog 12: Therapy vs Medication for Depression, what do we learn from brain imaging?

    A, others, Unfortunately this has not reached the clinical level yet. I believe it will in the next ten years, maybe sooner. Issues are cost,...
    Post by: DocDave, Feb 4, 2015 in forum: Mindbody Blogs (was Practitioner's Corner)
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    Dr. Schechter's Blog Blog 11: Personal TMS Affirmation or "Mantra"

    Michael, I look forward to seeing that video when you've had a chance to edit it. The comment about laugh therapy above reminds me of the classic...
    Post by: DocDave, Jan 29, 2015 in forum: Mindbody Blogs (was Practitioner's Corner)
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    Dr. Schechter's Blog Blog 10: Pain and Fear

    Great responses above. Insightful and important. Chickenbone's comment on how a friend's inspiration allowed him to break thru fear and run again...
    Post by: DocDave, Jan 27, 2015 in forum: Mindbody Blogs (was Practitioner's Corner)
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    Dr. Schechter Is text neck TMS?

    I think that excessive use of a smart phone with the neck in a awkward or highly flexed position can lead to an achy neck. However I believe their...
    Post by: DocDave, Jan 17, 2015 in forum: Ask a TMS Therapist