Concussions and Traumatic Brain Injuries
Depending on the severity of the Head Injury, there may be lasting adverse effects which can be addressed with MeRT.
MeRT, which stands for Magnetic e-Resonance Therapy, is a non-invasive, drug-free treatment that can help improve brain function.
Have You or a Loved One Experienced a Traumatic Brain Injury or Concussion?
This non-invasive, no-medication Treatment uses magnetic waves to gently stimulate affected areas of the brain to help restore function with some truly stunning results.
Injury to the brain, whether a Concussion or a Traumatic Brain Injury, can cause some serious symptoms which can disrupt one’s quality of life or even be partially or extremely debilitating. Some of these adverse effects can also be long lasting or considered permanent damage.
The CDC (Centers for Disease Control) defines a concussion or traumatic brain injury (TBI) as:
A blow to the head or a penetrating head injury that disrupts the normal function of the brain. TBI can result when the head suddenly and violently hits an object or when an object pierces the skull and enters brain tissue. An injury can also occur without a direct blow to the head, such as in an auto accident where the forces cause the head to move violently in one direction and then snap back in another direction. This causes the brain to be jostled around inside the skull and can also injure the brain. Suffering a closed head injury can produce symptoms that range from mild to severe, based on the degree of damage that was done to the brain. While it’s possible for a person to experience a TBI to not have a loss of consciousness, in moderate to severe cases, LOC does usually happen. More severe cases of traumatic brain injuries often can result in coma or even death.”
However, our Brain Treatment Center here in Fort Worth, as well as other BTCs in other locations, have witnessed many startling results and incredible successes in addressing such brain injuries.
In the ensuing months after the concussion I just wasn’t myself… My academics began to suffer as well. I didn’t feel right. My EEG showed me that something had physically changed with how my brain functioned. After three days of treatment, I felt substantially better. After two weeks, I felt like I did before my injury. MeRT was life changing.” – 21 year old soccer player who suffered from TBI
Mert for head injuries
An effective Therapy to help recover from the after-effects of head injuries
MeRT (Magnetic E-Resonance Therapy) is a non-invasive, drug-free treatment used to help with recovery of Traumatic Brain Injuries and Post-concussive syndrome. This state-of-the-art technology uses a magnetic field to stimulate and balance brain function, which is guided by sophisticated diagnostics and imaging.
Spencer O. Miller, M.D. is our Board-certified Neurologist who uses this technology to help your brain recover from injury and relieve the symptoms associated with TBI and concussions. If your brain injury is not healing and you are suffering from side-effects, you may benefit from MeRT treatment.
A traumatic brain injury can result from different types of insult. It can happen from a direct blow to the head, but can also occur without a direct blow when forces cause your head to move violently in one direction and then snap back in another, such as in an auto accident. Any time the brain moves inside the skull, it can cause injury.
MeRT For head injuries
Some of the more common symptoms of Head Injuries can include:
- Brief or extended episodes of unconsciousness
- Persistent or recurring headaches
- Ongoing fatigue or low energy levels
- Enlarged pupils and visual disturbances
- Feeling lightheaded or off balance
- Difficulty recalling recent events or retaining information
- Mental fog, disorientation, or confusion
- Noticeable decline in cognitive abilities
- Emotional reactions that seem out of context or inappropriate
- Increased irritability or frequent anger
- Symptoms of depression or low mood
- Feelings of loneliness or emotional disconnection
- Development of post-traumatic stress symptoms
- Heightened anxiety or sudden panic episodes
- Drooping or weakness in the facial muscles
- Reduced strength or paralysis in limbs or other body parts
- Loss of control over bladder or bowel functions
- Challenges with normal breathing or shortness of breath
- Tingling, numbness, or unusual sensations in various areas of the body
- Ringing in the ears or partial hearing loss.
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Mert for head injuries
What exactly is MeRT?
Magnetic e-Resonance Therapy (MeRT) is an advanced and highly personalized evolution of repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS). This cutting-edge approach uses gentle magnetic pulses to stimulate precise areas of the brain that may be underactive or misfiring—areas identified through detailed brain mapping.
Unlike general TMS protocols, MeRT is completely customized for each patient. It is entirely non-invasive and medication-free, relying instead on sophisticated imaging and neurodiagnostic tools to understand individual brainwave patterns. Using this data, Board-certified Neurologist Dr. Spencer O. Miller and Dr. Nelson Jaeggli develop a treatment plan tailored to the patient’s specific neurological profile, including the exact placement, frequency, and strength of magnetic stimulation.
The goal of MeRT is to restore healthy communication between brain regions and promote better synchronization across neural networks. This can lead to meaningful, lasting improvements in mood, cognition, emotional regulation, and overall brain function.
Much of the foundational research behind MeRT was initiated by the U.S. Department of Defense, focusing on veterans with traumatic brain injuries (TBI), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and major depressive disorder (MDD). A report in Defense One outlines how MeRT has provided substantial benefits for many service members. Since then, the therapy has expanded into the private sector and is being explored for a wider range of neurological and mental health conditions.
MeRT For head injuries
Retired NFL Player, Nick Hardwick received MeRT for his head injuries…
I’m two or three months past my last treatment, and I can honestly say that my brain is in a better place than it was before. The emotional highs and lows that I was living with have stabilized. My cognition took off during that period (of treatment), and it hasn’t slowed down since.”
– NICK HARDWICK, RETIRED NFL CENTER, CHARGERS
“I have a whole new lease on life.”
Everything changed when I started treatment. Within two weeks, I was sleeping better. I was off all 12 of the meds I was on when I began treatment, and I was starting to enjoy life again. After the first month, I was socializing with people, I was able to work out for the first time in years, and I started to help my wife with the bills and our budget.
“As I write this, I just completed my sixth week of treatment. A conservative estimate is that I have had a 60–70% reduction of the symptoms I listed above, and I have a whole new lease on life. I can focus and I feel good about myself. I feel confident. And I laugh again. Most importantly, I can feel the love for and from my family again.”
– DAVID, MERT PATIENT
Years of extensive Research existing showing the effectiveness of rTMS for head injuries. Here are some excerpts…
MeRT is a specialized form of rTMS (repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation) that is based on rigorous scientific investigation for the treatment of the after-effects of head injuries. These research studies clearly show the effectiveness in rehabilitating brain function.
The use of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) following traumatic brain injury (TBI): A scoping review:
“Evidence suggests that rTMS has the potential to be an efficacious therapeutic intervention for multiple symptoms after TBI, including depression, dizziness, central pain, and visual neglect. “
Neuromodulatory Interventions for Traumatic Brain Injury:
In this special issue of the Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation, we share with readers some of the latest advancements in neuromodulation specific to TBI, while providing the framework to further our understanding of how and why functional skills are likely improved. While neuromodulatory interventions can play a critical role in functional recovery for those with TBI, the heterogenous nature of TBI means that clinical implementation of neuromodulation will require understanding, at the individual and group levels, of how, when, and where to alter brain activity to support sustained recovery of sensory and higher order functions.
The role of transcranial magnetic stimulation in treating depression after traumatic brain injury:
“This study suggests that rTMS is a potential treatment option for depression following TBI. Both 15 to 16 session and 30 to 38 session cohorts showed significant decreases in depression as measured by PHQ-9 following rTMS treatment. These findings support the use of rTMS in post-concussion depression treatment and highlight the need for more research on rTMS therapy following TBI.
Randomized trial of rTMS in traumatic brain injury: improved subjective neurobehavioral symptoms and increases in EEG delta activity:
“Subjective measures of depression, sleep dysfunction, post-concussive symptoms (PCS), and executive function showed significant improvement with stimulation, retaining improved levels at two-week follow-up. EEG delta power exhibited elevation one week after stimulation cessation.”
Neural mechanisms of emotional health in traumatic brain injury patients undergoing rTMS treatment:
“Our findings uncover the neural mechanisms underlying the improvement in emotional well-being in TBI due to application of neuromodulation. The main effect of rTMS is to reduce emotional disorders and hence consequently it may improve cognitive and executive functions.”
Low frequency transcranial magnetic stimulation for cognitive recovery after traumatic brain injury: A case report:
“Our results are consistent with studies showing improved cognitive functioning in TBI following a unilateral or bilateral rTMS protocol that used low frequency rTMS over the right DLPFC. Therefore, this stimulation site may be promising for improving cognitive recovery in TBI, especially when combined with cognitive rehabilitation.”
Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for Treatment of Depression in a Patient With Severe Traumatic Brain Injury:
“Case Report: A 37-year-old male with history of anxiety and bipolar depression incurred a TBI after a 60-foot fall. After his physical recovery, the patient had refractory depression. Eight months after the TBI event, he underwent a 6-week course of rTMS treatment and had a 70.8% improvement in mood symptoms by the end of the therapy as indicated by the Patient Health Questionnaire-9, transitioning from severe to mild depression according to the scoring system. Clinical correlation during the months following conclusion of rTMS therapy showed no signs of remission or adverse side effects. The patient remains stable and lives independently 1 year after treatment with mood-stabilizing medications.
“Conclusion: This case provides evidence for successful treatment of refractory depressive symptoms after severe TBI with the addition of rTMS to psychotherapy and mood-stabilizing medications, supporting the safety and tolerability of this novel therapeutic approach. Further studies are needed to validate the contribution of rTMS for management of mood symptoms in patients with TBI.”
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Medical Director, Board-Certified Neurologist Dr. Miller
Dr. Spencer O. Miller is the owner and Medical Director of the Brain Treatment Center Fort Worth as well as the Brain Treatment Centers in Dallas and Plano. He is a board-certified neurologist, who has been in practice for 15 years.
Dr. Miller specializes in MeRT® (Magnetic e-Resonance Therapy) treatment of traumatic brain injury, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, dementia, autism, and multiple other neurological conditions.
He is also affiliated with Baylor University Medical Center, where he specializes in stroke, headache medicine, traumatic brain injury, post-traumatic stress disorder, and seizure.
Testimonial: MeRT as a TBI Treatment
Hear from more of those who received MeRT for Head Injuries
“I’m back! My TBI turned me into someone I barely recognized. I was depressed, mean, and short-tempered. I pushed through life filled with frustration and a deep sense of sadness that this was it. And I just had to keep pushing through life with an overwhelming tiredness.
“I’m so glad I was wrong. I think my direct reports and family are even more thankful. This treatment changed everything, and I am forever thankful.”
41-year-old male with TBI
“I was offered the opportunity to attend the BTC to help with the effects of the TBIs I had endured over 21 years of Military Service. And I am absolutely glad I did so — I felt the positive effects of the treatment in the first 3 days.
“I had irritability issues, although California Traffic will do that to you, and sleeping issues, among other things. On Day 3, I started sleeping through the night. And not just sleeping, but sleeping hard and dreaming. So I know I was in R.E.M. sleep.
“It has helped me focus, feel more energetic, less irritable, more caring to others, and helped with joint pain and tinnitus. The staff is also very amazing and extremely professional. I highly recommend the BTC. Trust the process, and you’ll have the same results as I did.”
=TBI Patient
Patient“I did six weeks of therapy at the Brain Treatment Center. I started therapy with anxiety and depression due to traumatic brain injury. After the third week, it felt like a weight was lifted off my shoulders. I started to have ah-ha moments, but it was about things I already knew.
“The therapy allowed me to clear my brain and concentrate on things. I was no longer spiraling about things that really didn’t matter but seemed real at the time. Thank you for my life back.”
TBI Patient
“The team at the Brain Treatment Center are the most genuinely kind people you will ever meet. And the MeRT treatment has made a HUGE quality of life positive change for me.
“I am a vet who got blown up a couple of times and I suffer from TBI and PTSD. These sessions have turned my life around. My wife notices the positive changes in my depression, anxiety, and irritability and says I am fun to be around again.
“I can’t say enough great things about this place. Thank God it exists!”
Cyrus B.
“I’ve made significant progress in cognitive ability, stress tolerance, and mental clarity. I have been able to handle decisions much better and think clearer. And I have been able to significantly decrease conflict with my family and actually lead much better.”
Male with TBI
“In the ensuing months after the concussion, I just wasn’t myself. My academics began to suffer as well. I didn’t feel right. My EEG showed me that something had physically changed with how my brain functioned.
“After three days of treatment, I felt substantially better. After two weeks, I felt like I did before my injury. MeRT was life changing.”
21-year-old female with TBI
“I’d just always ‘outworked’ it. After the last concussion, that wasn’t an option, even though I had previously walked off a dozen concussions. It’s vital to know that not all TBIs result in massive concussions, but they all add to the erosion of the mind and self if untreated.
“Through EEG, MeRT, and some subtle sleep and attention shifts, I’ve had a radical, nourishing, strengthening, and dare I say, ‘healing,’ that has brought me to see life through a filter I’ve never known was available.
“Giving life a chance is sometimes just staying in ‘the Try.’ If you are damaged, confused, and at the end, know that you have allies that you’ve never met before.”
Tait Fletcher
Stunt PerformerA Talk with Dr. Erik Won about MeRT on The Broken Brain Podcast
The Broken Brain Podcast, known for delving into the complexities of brain and body health, featured an eye-opening episode focused on Magnetic e-Resonance Therapy (MeRT) as a groundbreaking approach to treating neurological conditions—particularly Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI).
Dr. Erik Won, President and Chief Medical Officer of Wave Neuroscience, the company behind MeRT, shared insights on the therapy’s powerful impact. He discussed its use with military veterans struggling with conditions such as depression, PTSD, and TBI as a result of their service. Dr. Won also shared remarkable stories of recovery, highlighting how MeRT has helped transform the lives of many veterans, restoring functionality and improving quality of life where other treatments had fallen short.
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We’re Here to Help – No Pressure, Just Support
Our dedicated New Patient Coordinator is available Monday through Friday to answer any questions you may have—no pressure, no obligation. Whether you’re curious about how MeRT works, want details on the treatment process, or have questions about pricing or insurance, she’s here to provide clear, compassionate guidance.
If you decide you’d like to explore MeRT further, she can assist in scheduling your next steps. This includes a non-invasive brain scan (qEEG) followed by a consultation a few days later.
After your qEEG is completed, Dr. Spencer O. Miller will thoroughly review your results alongside your symptoms to gain a detailed understanding of your brain activity. During your consultation, we’ll walk you through the findings and explain what they may mean for your neurological health.
Hope Begins with Information
We encourage you to reach out and learn more. Gathering information is the first step toward making an informed decision about whether MeRT may be a helpful option for you or your loved one. With a strong track record of success in treating a range of brain-based conditions, we’ve seen many lives change for the better.
At this stage, we’ll help determine whether MeRT is a good fit—and from there, the decision to proceed is entirely yours.
