Chronic pain is a debilitating problem that can result in many adverse physical and psychological effects. Left untreated, chronic pain can result in reduced physical abilities, lost income, deterioration of one’s social life, fatigue, lost appetite, anxiety, depression and substantial medical expenses. The main goal of treatment is to reduce pain and restore mobility so the patient can return to their daily activities without discomfort.
Depending on your chronic pain diagnosis, you may be a candidate for neurostimulation. Neurostimulation reduces pain by using tiny electrical impulses to disrupt pain signals traveling between the spinal cord and the brain. These electrical pulses are generated by a device implanted near your spinal cord or an affected peripheral nerve. Neurostimulation is one of several pain management therapies available at the Orthopaedic Institute of Ohio.