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Get the Relief You Deserve With Spinal Cord Stimulation Therapy

March 2, 2019 by Dr. Taghva

Stimulation Therapy

According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, right around four out of every five adults will have some issues with back pain throughout their lifetime. Along with this, over 1.5 billion people suffer every day with some type of chronic pain. If are part of this large group, then it is time to find the solutions you deserve to live a more comfortable life.

One option for those experiencing pain is spinal cord stimulation therapy. If you have tried countless remedies for relieving discomfort and nothing works, then find a neurosurgeon or back specialist today to discuss this possibility. It may be just the answer you are looking for.

How Does It Work?

Spinal cord stimulation therapy works by having a device inserted near your spinal cord to block the pain you experience. It essentially replaces the feelings of pain with a more pleasant sensation, thus blocking your brain from registering any discomfort.

Many patients who received this treatment were able to minimize the number of pain medications they took. One study showed that some patients who had been in chronic pain for well over a decade were able to reduce their opioid medications significantly, while others were able to stop use altogether.

Another study surveyed people one to two years after starting their spinal cord stimulation therapy and revealed that around 60% reported reduced pain. All in all, it seems to be a very worthwhile consideration.

Beginning This Process

So, how does one go about starting the process of having a spinal cord stimulator device implanted? Well, first you must find a neurosurgeon who specializes in this type of pain management. They can evaluate your unique situation, then let you know if you would be a good candidate for a trial process.

If so, you will be numbed, then the doctor will place the device in the appropriate place along the spinal cord. All in all, the procedure should take less than an hour, and you will be able to go home afterward.

After a few days, you can revisit your neurologist or doctor and determine together whether or not the device would adequately meet your pain relief needs.

Making It Permanent

If your trial went well, then a minimally-invasive surgery will be set up to have a stimulator permanently implanted. Neurosurgical operations can come across as worrisome events, but these procedures are typically done within a matter of hours, and most patients are released from the hospital that very same day.

All in all, it is a relatively simply process that could provide you with immense amounts of relief. You deserve to feel at ease in your own body so find a neurosurgeon to work with, so you can find the right solutions for you today.

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  • In September 2018, my ENT doctor sent me to see Dr. Taghva; as a result of the MRI taken after my ears were tested for possible hearing loss. It turned out that I had a brain tumor the size of a golf ball that needed to be removed; which most likely was the cause of some hearing loss. Both…

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    • Jeannette P.
  • I recently had major surgery on my cervical spine. Work was done from C3 to T1. I was suffering from severe stenosis and losing the ability to use my left arm and hand.

    Dr. Taghva performed the surgery and was assisted by his nurse practitioner Vanessa Stroessner. It’s been a few months…

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    • Pat B.
  • I had a trial stimulator put in two weeks ago since I have scoliosis and spinal stenosis and helped with my pain 100%. Yesterday he inserted permanent stimulator inside me. I am so happy and love Dr Tagvha. I highly recommend him and has a wonderful bedside manner. Best neurosurgeon. Dr.…

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    • Christina C.
  • Dr. Taghva is my hero. I had a herniated disc and spinal stenosis with pressure on the upper spine area. After 3 hours of surgery I was up and walking pain free right away. My recovery in just 2-3 weeks had me walking without any walker or back brace and I am feeling terrific.

    Thank you…

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  • 5 years ago I was sent to Dr. Taghva by my pain management specialist. He had very thorough tests done. He told me that it was his opinion that I had RSD aka CRPS. After much discussion with my pain specialist, I had a spinal cord stimulator implanted. I loved the relief it gave me.

    A few…

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    • Susan H.

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