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What Do You Suggest For A Spinal Stimulator Being Implanted?

hi I have syatica, bad back pain especially in lower back it happened at work so i am under workcare, my back specialist told me i am past back opperations & my only resort is having the spinal stimulator implanted but i am so scared as i have been resesarching it & dont think i could handle it
Fri, 28 Mar 2014
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dear sir I understand your concern.implantation of electrode for stimulation of spinal cord is a new therapy in dealing with chronic pain.it is absolutely safe and very effective.inetially your doctor will implant a temporary electrode below skin it's an office procedure no need of big surgery.once your felling better and able to handle it then only they will consider implanting the spinal stimulator.there are many studies showing fair results.cinsult your spine surgeon and you will have very good results...Regarts
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What Do You Suggest For A Spinal Stimulator Being Implanted?

dear sir I understand your concern.implantation of electrode for stimulation of spinal cord is a new therapy in dealing with chronic pain.it is absolutely safe and very effective.inetially your doctor will implant a temporary electrode below skin it s an office procedure no need of big surgery.once your felling better and able to handle it then only they will consider implanting the spinal stimulator.there are many studies showing fair results.cinsult your spine surgeon and you will have very good results...Regarts