FeaturedNeurologyNeurosciencePain·March 12, 2023·8 min readSpinal Cord Stimulation Doesn’t Help With Back PainAccording to a new study, spinal cord stimulation does not provide long-term relief for back pain and may actually cause harm to a patient.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·February 28, 2023·3 min readSpinal Cord Stimulation May Help Diabetic NeuropathyHigh-frequency spinal cord stimulation may provide symptom relief to those suffering from diabetic neuropathy.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·February 20, 2023·6 min readSpinal Cord Stimulation Instantly Improves Arm Mobility After StrokeSpinal cord stimulation restores movement in the arms of stroke patients with locomotion problems, researchers report. The treatment has the potential to improve the quality of life for those who suffer arm paralysis following a stroke.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 28, 2020·4 min readSpinal Cord Stimulation Reduces Pain and Motor Symptoms in Parkinson’sSpinal cord stimulation significantly decreased pain and reduced motor symptoms associated with Parkinson's disease, both as a singular therapy and for those who deep brain stimulation proved ineffective.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·July 21, 2020·4 min readSpinal Stimulators Repurposed to Restore Touch in Lost LimbSpinal cord stimulation restores the sense of feeling of limbs lost to amputation.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·April 30, 2018·3 min readImmediate Restoration of Voluntary Movement with Epidural Spinal Cord Stimulation in Two Patients with ParaplegiaResearchers report they have successfully and immediately restored volitional movement in two paralyzed people with the help of spinal cord stimulation. Additionally, the stimulation helped to reduce hypotension in the patients.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·April 3, 2017·5 min readMan Moves Paralyzed Legs Using Device That Stimulates Spinal CordA new study reports researchers have successfully used electrical stimulation on the spinal cord of a paralyzed patient to allow him to stand, move his legs and make stepping motions.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·December 13, 2016·4 min readStimulator Bypasses Spine Injury and Helps Patients Move HandsA new spinal stimulator shows promise in helping those with spinal cord injuries to regain some movement and strength in their hands.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience VideosOpen Neuroscience Articles·July 30, 2015·8 min readParalyzed Men Move Legs with New Non-Invasive Spinal Cord StimulationAccording to a new study, five men with complete motor paralysis were able to voluntarily generate step-like movements thanks to a new strategy that non-invasively delivers electrical stimulation to their spinal cords.Read More
