Neurostimulators, also called spinal cord stimulators are an advanced FDA approved reversible method of pain control. They are used to treat a number of conditions including Failed Back Surgery Syndrome, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, Post Laminectomy Syndrome, Diabetic Neuropathy and other forms of chronic neuropathic pain.
The stimulator is a wire that goes into the epidural space of the spine. When the lead is on or active, low intensity electrical impulses trigger nerve fibers selectively along the spinal cord. When theses fibers are stimulated, they diminish or block the pain message traveling to the brain. When this happens, the painful sensation is replaced with a soothing tingling sensation.
WECT News featured a story, “It’s the kind of pain that makes you want to scream” by Casey Roman. The story featured a current patient of Dr. Wall’s who has had great success in using a spinal cord stimulator to relieve her chronic back pain.
“The minute he put it in, it was like a miracle!” said Joyce.
“I’ve had patients that we’ve put this in and literally start to cry when they get up because their pain is so much better,” said Dr. Wall.
To read the WECT article visit: http://www.wect.com/story/13705642/the-kind-of-pain-that-makes-you-want-to-scream
To learn more about stimulators: http://www.independenceback.com/FAQs/What-is-Spinal-Cord-Stimulation.aspx or contact our offices at 910-794-8892.
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