Factors that affect the recovery after a permanent spinal cord stimulator implant are the patient's general health and how closely the care instructions are followed.
Pain Management
Please see the index below for a list of all our articles on Pain Management.
If you are new to the subject, we recommend starting with: Pain Management for Chronic Back Pain
Psychological treatments, acupuncture, and antibody treatments are a few additional options individuals can explore to treat neuropathic pain.
One advantage of spinal cord stimulation is that the procedure is reversible. A person can decide to discontinue the therapy at any time.
Explore electrotherapy (e.g. TENS units, IFC, and GS) as a treatment option for back pain.
Cold laser therapy is a non-invasive procedure, meaning that it does not require a surgical incision. Examine its potential advantages and disadvantages.
Cold Laser Therapy is a treatment utilizing a laser that penetrates the skin, helping alleviate pain from conditions such as arthritis, back pain, fibromyalgia, neck pain, and tendonitis.
Spinal cord stimulation is considered a generally safe procedure; however, there are potential risks associated with the surgical process, long-term therapy, and device-related issues.
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History of Cold Laser Therapy
This article outlines the history of cold laser therapy, including the different classes of medical lasers.
Electrotherapy devices use battery power to apply current to the skin. The current promotes the release of endorphins and may also block pain signals to alleviate back pain.
Invasive pain management techniques, such as injections or placement of devices into the body, may be part of a comprehensive pain management program.
