Living with chronic pain can be a debilitating experience that affects not only your body, but also your mood and your ability to enjoy daily life. Fortunately, medicine has developed innovative technologies that allow us to “reprogram” the way we perceive pain. Spinal cord stimulation has emerged as an advanced and safe alternative for regaining freedom of movement and well-being, offering a new opportunity to those who feel they have exhausted all other options.
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Although the name may sound complex, the concept is simple. The system consists of a small pulse generator (the stimulator) and very thin wires called electrodes. which are placed near the spinal cord. The stimulator sends very gentle electrical currents that mask pain signals.
You will control the system using a remote that allows you to turn it on or off, adjust the intensity, and choose programs specifically designed for your needs.
It’s important to know that this therapy doesn’t eliminate the physical cause of the pain, but rather changes the way your brain perceives it. Some people feel a light, pleasant tingling sensation that replaces the pain, while more modern technologies produce no physical sensation at all, only pain relief.
Absolutely. Spinal cord stimulation has been used successfully in hundreds of thousands of people worldwide. These devices are FDA-approved and supported by solid scientific evidence.
As with any medical procedure, there are some risks that your specialist will discuss with you in detail. Before proceeding, at University Pain and Spine Center we conduct a comprehensive evaluation to ensure that you are the ideal candidate and that the benefits outweigh any potential drawbacks.
Implant surgery is carefully performed in an operating room and is generally divided into two phases to ensure the treatment’s success:
After discharge, care will be simple, including moderate rest and proper hygiene around the incision. Initially, you will have frequent follow-up visits to adjust the device settings, but once it’s customized to your needs, follow-ups will be much less frequent.
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This treatment is an effective tool for various chronic conditions:
Especially effective for people who have already undergone spinal surgery and continue to experience pain. Studies show an average pain reduction of up to 73%.
Ideal for persistent neck pain, with improvements reported in more than 80% of patients.
Such as sciatic pain that persists after herniated disc surgery. In these cases, the nerve continues to send pain signals even though the original cause is no longer present.
A condition that causes intense burning and skin changes after an injury. Stimulation is one of the most effective therapies for managing these debilitating symptoms.
It’s also used to treat pelvic pain, cancer-related pain, pain caused by poor circulation in the legs, or even certain types of chest pain (angina) that don’t respond to other treatments.
If you feel that chronic pain has limited your life and are seeking lasting relief in New Jersey, visit University Pain and Spine Center. Under the guidance of board-certified and award-winning pain specialists, such as Drs. Demesmin, O’Donovan, and Dedvukaj, you can go from simply enduring pain to resuming your daily activities with a smile.
Spinal cord stimulation represents the cutting edge in pain management. Call us at 732-873-6868 or request an appointment to discover how this proven treatment can transform your life and help you take the first step toward a pain-free life.
