Have you tried various pain management treatment options but not getting relief? Neuromodulation treatment can be a great option to consider. Ali H. Mesiwala, MD, FAANS, is a skilled neurologist who is efficient in this innovative pain management therapy. 

So, what is neuromodulation?  It is a technique that uses electric impulses to disrupt overactive pain signaling to the brain. Electrodes are implanted into the area along the spinal cord where the pain signaling seems to be the most active. Such electrodes emit pulses powered by a tiny generator that is placed underneath your skin. 

Now you know what neuromodulation is, you should learn the reasons to do it. Here are the key reasons to do neuromodulation: 

1. Combat the Risks of Painkillers

Opioid-based painkillers to relieve pain comes with huge risks, like addiction. Some people taking prescribed opioid painkillers get an opioid usage disorder. Neuromodulation helps in reducing or eliminating painkillers from your pain management plan. 

1. Minimally Invasive Approach

Neuromodulation can be the best solution if you didn’t get the desired results from a surgery or don’t want to do an invasive surgery. The process of implanting SCS is the least invasive and involves few risks. 

1. A Test Run

Before implanting a permanent SCS, a trial period is performed to ensure treatment delivers the desired results. A neurologist places electrodes into the spinal cord and uses an external unit to generate the impulses. You can do a trial run for neuromodulation over 1 to 2 weeks to test if it gives enough relief. 

1. Control Pain Relief

After SCS implantation and during the trial period, you control pain relief. The SCS has control, which you can turn on and adjust when required. The SCS programming in advance ensures a range exists in which you can control impulses. 

1. Cure Difficult-to-Treat Pain

Neuromodulation has proved to be an excellent solution for people having critical pain conditions like Failed Back Surgery Syndrome (FBSS). SCS is a safe and potent therapy for patients having neuropathic pain conditions, mainly those with FBSS. 

The Bottomline

Neuromodulation treatment can be worth the investment because of the reasons above. With the best neurologist by your side, you can get relief from severe pain. Book a consultation with a neurologist to discuss your concerns so they can make a treatment plan accordingly.