What Is Spinal Cord Stimulation?
Chronic pain can be isolating, making everyday life more difficult than it needs to be. Spinal cord stimulation therapy at Metro Spine Pain Centers offers a cutting-edge solution to help reduce pain and improve comfort. This advanced treatment targets the nervous system to manage pain. A small device implanted near the spinal cord sends electrical pulses to disrupt pain signals before they reach the brain. It's often used for conditions, like chronic back pain, nerve pain, or post-surgical discomfort. The procedure is minimally invasive and customized to each patient. It's particularly effective for those who have not found relief from other treatments or want to reduce their reliance on pain medications. If you're looking for a way to take control of your pain, schedule a consultation with our skilled team in Oxon Hill, Clinton, or Takoma Park, MD. Dr. George H. Drakes, who is board certified in physical medicine and rehabilitation, specializes in spinal cord stimulation therapy to help patients find lasting relief.
How Does Spinal Cord Stimulation Work?
Before the implantation of electrodes and a generator, Dr. Drakes or a member of our team recommends a trial period of one week to determine if the procedure is the right option for you. The trial involves placing small electrical wires (electrodes) into the spine and positioning them where you feel the most relief. The electrodes link to an external unit for the trial. For the full procedure, a small electrode is placed near the spinal cord, and an implanted pulse generator is fixed under the skin of the back or buttocks. The stimulator delivers mild electrical pulses to targeted areas, interfering with pain signals traveling through the nerves. Activities may be limited for a few weeks after the procedure with regular follow-up visits to adjust the stimulator's settings. The typical recovery time ranges from a few weeks to a couple of months, depending on the individual and their response to the treatment.
What Are the Benefits of Spinal Cord Stimulation?
For those living with persistent pain, spinal cord stimulation therapy at Metro Spine Pain Centers can be a game-changer in the struggle to find relief. Advantages include:
- Targeted pain relief for chronic back, nerve, or post-surgical pain
- Reduced reliance on medications, lowering the risk of side effects
- Minimally invasive procedure with manageable recovery time
- Customizable settings to fit individual pain management needs
- Improved mobility, helping patients return to their favorite activities
- Proven effectiveness for conditions that haven't responded to other treatments
Metro Spine Pain Centers Reviews
The staff is awesome here in Takoma Park, Md. I am already a patient here, but my sister is here now. She had lots of pain after surgery. She was having a difficult time. They helped her with forms everything not making her feel like a burden in the office. Dr Drakes, was step by step getting her necessary things she needs to help her alleviate the pain she is enduring. Always a blessing to me and my sister. Thank you to the Staff and Dr.Drakes.
If it weren’t for Dr. Drake’s treatments—ranging from RFAs, MBBs, and hip injections—I truly believe I wouldn’t have been able to maintain a successful career in the makeup industry for 11 years, until COVID. I suffer from severe back, hip, leg, and arm issues from Degenerative Disk Disease and Neuropathy from chemo due to having Breast Cancer. With his care, he has continued to assist me in maintaining some quality of life as I continue to manage chronic pain.The Pain will never completely go away, but the treatments I’ve received have brought it to a manageable level. I’m incredibly grateful to Dr. Drake and his staff for the exceptional care and support they’ve provided me over the past 15 years.In addition, I would like to thank Dr. Drake and his staff for their understanding and support. At times, they have served as my therapists, providing me with guidance and compassion during some of the most challenging moments of my life.Karen H
He was very kind and helpful asked alot of questions and made alot of recommendations. Great bedside manner!
The receptionists was nice, the lobby was clean and quiet, Dr Drake and his assistant was very understanding, they listen they seem concerned, wait was a little length but not major.
Every time I go to their office they always treat me with respect.They always treat me like I'm family. And I always get the best medical treatment that I deserve when I go there.
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Achieve the Best Possible Results
Our team at Metro Spine Pain Centers focuses on advanced pain management services, including spinal cord stimulation therapy, to ensure patients achieve the best possible results. Using state-of-the-art technologies and personalized treatment plans, we are committed to improving your quality of life with improved mobility and less pain. Metro Spine Pain Centers is a trusted provider known for precision and compassionate care. Schedule your consultation today at one of our practices in Oxon Hill, Clinton, or Takoma Park, MD to explore how spinal cord stimulation can help you.
