If you or a loved one struggle with chronic pain, you know just how debilitating it can be. Managing it comes with its own set of hurdles. An alternative to opioid-based therapies is what's called spinal cord stimulation. The treatment uses a small implanted device that can provide relief to those who suffer from chronic pain. Learn more about the benefits of spinal cord stimulation by reaching out directly to Dr. Harold Bayonne of Bayonne Injury & Pain Clinic for spinal cord stimulation in Monroe, LA.
Spinal Cord Stimulator (SCS)
A spinal cord stimulator (SCS) is a device that's commonly used to treat patients who suffer from recurring and severe pain symptoms. The device is implanted under the skin near the spinal cord where thin wires connected to nerve fibers send out a pulse to stimulate these and can reduce pain in the treated area.
Science of Pain
Normally, pain is an important signal that can alert you about changes in your body, alerting you about potential underlying health issues and more immediate dangers, like standing too close to a hot pan, for example.
But there are health conditions that can result in consistent and severe pain, sometimes without there being a way to treat it other than with pain medication, which can cause problems of its own. Eventually, the way that your body and brain react to the pain can be altered, often resulting in pain becoming more severe and in pain signals appearing where they shouldn't.
Spinal Cord Stimulation in Monroe, LA
Spinal cord stimulation will not cure the underlying cause of your pain, the goal instead is to help you manage your pain symptoms. After the device is in place, your doctor will work with you to fine-tune it according to your needs. It can help you reduce your dependence on medication and may allow you to reduce your dosage.
If you are interested in exploring the benefits of spinal cord stimulation in Monroe, LA, you can schedule a consultation with Dr. Bayonne of Bayonne Injury & Pain Clinic by dialing (318) 855-3291.