What is Neuromodulation?
Neuromodulation is a modern treatment option often recommended to patients with irregular nerve activity that causes chronic pain. Also known as spinal cord stimulators, these devices block pain signals before they reach the brain, resulting in less pain. Neuromodulation involves a small implanted device in the lower back. This device has lead wires connecting to the spinal cord that send painless, tiny electrical pulses to the brain. These pulses interrupt the pain signals and help patients live a more comfortable and pain-free lifestyle.
BEST Health System works with in-demand Interventional Pain Management Specialists to increase patient access to quality chronic pain care. Have you recently been diagnosed with chronic pain, neuropathy, complex regional pain syndrome, failed back surgery syndrome, or another chronic pain condition? Continue reading to learn more about how neuromodulation helps chronic pain patients.
Living with Chronic Pain
Chronic pain can affect nearly every aspect of your life–from your mental to physical health, in addition to your relationships. Chronic pain is defined as pain that lasts longer than 3 months, and often is the result of injury, nerve damage, arthritis, diabetes, alcohol overuse, or other conditions.
Managing chronic pain often requires a multidisciplinary approach that includes therapies to manage pain and ones that prevent it from worsening. Oftentimes, patients can achieve relief from a combination of anti-inflammatory pain medications and physical therapy. Together, this treatment pair can help the patient manage their discomfort while they work to strengthen certain muscles that will help them improve mobility and prevent the pain from worsening. However, if conservative therapies are not successful in helping the patient achieve relief, they may consider surgical intervention.
Discover a BEST Health System Clinic Near You
BEST Health System partners with clinics and specialists across the United States to ensure all patients have access to the best chronic pain care. We understand that chronic pain is often overlooked, and it can be difficult for patients to find meaningful relief from their condition.
Conditions like neuropathy, complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), failed back surgery syndrome (FBSS) and other conditions can be very difficult to live with. At BEST, we work with specialists who take the time to understand their patient’s concerns and goals to ensure the best outcomes.
BEST offers neuromodulation trials so patients can explore the benefits of neuromodulation for their unique condition. During the trial period, the doctor will make two small incisions to place the leads, and will then administer small pulses to the spinal cord. Depending on the success of the trial, patients may be candidates for permanent implantation.
Interested in learning more about neuromodulation for chronic pain patients? Connect with us today to learn more.
