Low back pain is a common condition that can be caused by a variety of factors, such as poor posture, traumatic injury, muscle strain, or degenerative disc disease. When it comes to finding relief from chronic low back pain, a comprehensive approach is often the best way to go. In addition to lifestyle modifications, exercise, and physical therapy, there are now innovative treatments that can provide relief for those suffering from chronic low back pain.
One such treatment is peripheral nerve stimulation, which utilizes electrical stimulation to target the peripheral nerves in the back. The FDA Approved Device, ReActiv8, developed by Mainstay Medical, is a non-invasive option that can help to reduce pain and restore normal neuromodulatory control from the brain to the spinal muscles.
The multifidus muscle is a key muscle in the core that helps to support the spine. Dysfunction in this muscle can lead to chronic pain, and ReActiv8 is designed to target this muscle and help to restore neuromodulatory control. The device stimulates the nerve that connects to the multifidus muscle, and then relaxes it, providing relief from pain.
Living with chronic back pain can be an incredibly frustrating and debilitating experience. Every day tasks such as brushing your teeth, reaching down to do the dishes, or even just standing or sitting for prolonged periods of time can cause excruciating pain. Thankfully, new technology is helping to bring relief to those suffering from chronic low back pain.
Mainstay Medical has developed a unique device called ReActiv8 that utilizes peripheral nerve stimulation to help reset the neuromodulatory control from the brain to the spinal muscles that has been interrupted by chronic pain. Dr. Kyle Kiesel, Senior Director of Functional Programs and Education at Mainstay Medical, has spent almost 15 years researching and developing the device, and it is already helping to change the field of pain management.
The core muscles that support your spine are broken into two primary groups: the deeper core muscles, which include the pelvic floor, diaphragm, and transverse abdominus, and the multifidus in the back. Dysfunction in the deep muscles tends to be the driver in most people with back pain problems. The ReActiv8 device stimulates the nerve going to the multifidus muscle to get a muscle contraction and then relaxes it. This simple yet advanced technology works to restore the normal musculoskeletal function.
There are a few signs that may indicate whether you are a candidate for ReActiv8 peripheral nerve stimulation. If you have pain that shoots down your leg past your knee, ReActiv8 is not the best solution. However, if you find that simple movements such as reaching or bending can set your back off, or if you are avoiding activities you used to enjoy due to fear of making your pain worse, then you may be a candidate for this device. Additionally, if you find that sitting or standing for a prolonged period of time can cause spasms, this could be a sign of underlying muscle dysfunction that can be helped by ReActiv8.
Living with chronic low back pain can make it difficult to perform everyday activities. Thankfully, ReActiv8 peripheral nerve stimulation is providing relief to patients with chronic low back pain. If you are experiencing pain that is set off with simple movements, or if you are avoiding activities you used to enjoy due to fear of making the pain worse, then you may be a candidate for this device.
Contact Performance Pain and Sports Medicine today and talk to Dr. Suzanne Manzi or Dr. Matthias Wiederholz today to see if ReActiv8 is the right solution for you.
