Spinal cord stimulators are electrical devices that are surgically implanted in the body to treat long-term pain. They have a battery pack and leads that deliver electrical impulses directly to the ...

An experimental treatment that delivers an electrical current to the spinal cord appeared to notably improve the ability of a man with Parkinson’s to keep his balance and walk without freezing up, a ...

Living with chronic neck back pain is an unfortunate reality for millions of Americans. Dr. Glenn Harper, a neurosurgeon with Advanced Pain Care, visited with Studio 512 about a surgical intervention ...

Independent studies suggested that spinal cord stimulation improved chronic pain no more than placebo, but industry-funded critics cast doubt on these findings, researchers said. Recently published ...

Spinal cord injuries are life-altering, often leaving individuals with severe mobility impairments. While rehabilitation robotics -- devices that guide movement during therapy -- have improved ...

MIAMI, Florida (WFOR) — South Florida patients suffering from chronic pain are finding relief through spinal cord stimulation, a therapy that uses targeted electrical signals to block pain from ...

A pilot clinical trial found electrical stimulation of the spinal cord is feasible, well-tolerated and shows therapeutic potential to treat depression. Principal investigator Francisco Romo-Nava, MD, ...

Chronic pain affects millions of individuals, considerably impacting their quality of life and emotional well-being. You may find that it alters your daily activities, leading to frustration and ...