Effects of transcutaneous spinal cord stimulation on the brain

Transcutaneous spinal stimulation (TSS) is a relatively new approach to neuromodulation. We can activate networks in the spinal cord by injecting a small amount of current through the skin, which evokes a response in the muscles (muscle contraction). Depending on the person the electrical stimulus (the zappy time) feels either like a massage or it can be uncomfortable, not exactly painful, just not something you would go out of your way for. But the spinal cord is a two way street, so what does TSS do in the brain?

June 25, 2022 | Categories: 365 Days of Academia - Year three, My Research | Tags: brain, Education, EEG, neuroengineering, neuroscience, peer reviewed, school, science, spinal cord, spinal cord injury, spinal cord stimulation, spine | 4 Comments