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Chronic Pain Management
Patients with pain from back or neck injuries, or neuropathic pain, meaning that it is the nerves that are causing the pain, may be able to benefit from alternative treatment options for pain control. One newly enhanced treatment is called Peripheral Nerve Stimulation (PNS) and it can be effective for low back pain from:
Peripheral Nerve Stimulation uses electricity to modulate the perception of pain, with vibrations masking what the patient feels. This is accomplished with a small implanted device.
Other treatments are available today to control pain from arthritis and other painful conditions.
 | Common Causes of Back Pain Dr. Steven Levin, Johns Hopkins Pain Management Specialist, discusses common causes and treatment options for back pain including muscle strains, arthritis, degenerative disc disease, sciatica, and cancer. |
 | Treatment for Back & Chronic Pain In this video, Dr. Mark Matsunaga describes how peripheral nerve stimulation (PNS) is used to treat chronic pain. |
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