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Peripheral Nerve Stimulator in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

Stop Your Pain Signals with Peripheral Nerve Stimulator

Living with pain can be challenging and debilitating. It impacts your daily routines, reduces your quality of life, and restricts your ability to participate in social interactions actively. At Maasumi Headache & Spine Care, we offer an innovative solution called peripheral nerve stimulation to help alleviate your pain that cannot be adequately managed with medication or other conventional therapies.

Peripheral nerve stimulators (medical devices) interrupt your pain signals before they reach your brain. This minimally invasive procedure involves placing a small electrical stimulator near the affected peripheral nerves or under the skin in the painful area. The device produces controlled electrical impulses that target the nerve responsible for transmitting the pain signals. This way, it can effectively reduce the impact of pain signals, resulting in significant relief from chronic pain.

Am I the Candidate for Peripheral Nerve Stimulation?

Am I the Candidate for Peripheral Nerve Stimulation?

Peripheral nerve stimulation is suitable for those:

  • Who have tried other pain management treatments but could not find any improvement
  • Who did not find pain relief in the peripheral extremity despite using a fully implanted spinal cord stimulator

Besides, candidates suffering from the following conditions can benefit from peripheral nerve stimulation:

  • Neuropathic pain
  • Chronic back pain, especially at the cluneal nerves
  • Nerve injuries caused by previous surgery or trauma
  • Post-amputation pain
  • Shoulder joint pain
  • Head and neck pain
  • Chronic and acute postoperative pain
  • Knee joint pain
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What Types of Peripheral Nerve Stimulation Devices Are Available?

Peripheral nerve stimulation has multiple options available to achieve prompt relief, including:

  • Sprint (SPR Therapeutics)
  • Stimrouter (Bioventus)
  • StimQ (Stimwave)
  • Nalu

The FDA approves all these for chronic intractable pain involving peripheral nerves.

Benefits of Peripheral Nerve Stimulation

Peripheral nerve stimulation offers remarkable benefits for managing chronic pain, including:

  • Prompt Relief: Some patients can experience significant pain relief even after the trial session, encouraging them to receive an implant for permanent pain relief.
  • Minimally Invasive: Unlike traditional pain management approaches, peripheral nerve stimulation involves placing the stimulating device directly on the affected nerves, thus masking the pain while minimizing the need for surgical procedures.
  • Improved Mobility: Peripheral nerve stimulation blocks the pain signals from reaching the brain, reducing pain intensity and frequency. This helps you regain control over your life, improving your physical functionality and mobility.
  • Customized Response: The electrical impulses in the peripheral nerve stimulation can be customized in intensity, frequency, and duration, ensuring personalized pain management tailored to specific conditions and pain thresholds. So you can achieve the highest possible pain relief.
  • Complements Other Treatments: Peripheral nerve stimulation can go well with other pain management strategies, such as physical therapy and medication, to optimize pain relief and enhance overall outcomes. This versatility and flexibility make it a comprehensive pain management regimen.
What to Expect During Peripheral Nerve Stimulation?

What to Expect During Peripheral Nerve Stimulation?

During the surgery, you will be given local anesthesia to keep you comfortable and pain-free throughout the procedure.

We perform peripheral nerve stimulation procedure in two stages:

  • Placing the Electrode (Trial Procedure): With X-ray imaging, our surgeon will accurately place an electrode on the pain-causing area and check if you can perceive the stimulation in the correct position. Following the placement of the electrode, you will proceed with a trial period that spans approximately one week. During this time, you can assess the procedure's efficiency, such as how effective the pain relief is, and make a well-informed decision concerning your future treatment strategy.
  • Placing an Implant (Permanent Procedure): If you experience pain relief during the trial phase, you will be recommended for the placement of a lasting implant. This implant guarantees long-term pain relief. This procedure is also performed under local anesthesia. Once the target site is aestheticized, our surgeon will place a lead on it and connect it with the small wearable stimulator outside your body. You can turn on and off the stimulator and adjust the stimulation as required for your pain relief.

You may need a few weeks to months to recover from the surgery and get accustomed to the device. In the meantime, you can visit us for any questions or concerns you may experience.

Why Choose Maasumi Headache & Spine Care for Peripheral Nerve Stimulators?

At Maasumi Headache & Spine Care, we are committed to offering the most effective pain relief possible to patients suffering from peripheral nerve pain. That's why we provide peripheral nerve stimulators in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, and the surrounding areas. With our expertise and solid commitment to patient care, we stand out in neuromodulation pain management therapy. Our board-certified neurologist and interventional pain management physician, KC Maasumi MD, MS, understands the complex nature of peripheral nerve pain and is dedicated to providing personalized and effective treatment regimens. So you can experience sustainable relief from your pain and related discomfort.

Here is why we are the optimal choice for peripheral nerve stimulation:

  • Get Seen Quickly- We understand the importance of timely intervention and provide quick peripheral nerve stimulation appointments.
  • State-of-the-Art Office- We are equipped with cutting-edge technology and advanced diagnostic tools, ensuring accurate assessments and tailored treatment plans.
  • Convenient Location- We are conveniently located at Rancho Santa Margarita, CA so that you can visit us easily.
  • Insurance Accepted- We accept major health insurance plans for your affordable treatments, such as Medicare, Self-Pay, Cigna PPO, and Blue Cross or BlueShield of California PPO.
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FAQs

It can treat back pain, migraine headaches, and complex regional pain syndromes.

As it is performed under local anesthesia, you won't feel much pain except a pinching or tingling sensation when placing electrodes or leads.

It can take one to two hours, depending on whether or not you are sedated.

While it is often covered by some health insurance plans and Medicare, communicating with your insurer is necessary to learn whether or not you are covered.

Yes, it can significantly relieve all your pain involving peripheral nerve origins.

Serving Areas: Rancho Santa Margarita (RSM), Trabuco Canyon, Mission Viejo, Foothill Ranch, Lake Forest, Las Flores, Coto de Caza, Portola HIlls, and Southern Orange County, CA

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Get Lasting Relief from Your Neuropathic Pain at Maasumi Headache & Spine Care

Whether you have joint pain, post-surgical pain, or pain from nerve injuries, Maasumi Headache & Spine Care can help get rid of it completely with peripheral nerve stimulation. With our holistic approach that combines personalized and patient-centric care, you can ensure all your pain thresholds are effectively treated.

Contact us today if you are looking for the best peripheral nerve stimulator doctor near you.

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