What is Neuromodulation?

Neuromodulation can include electrical stimulation therapies intended to reduce the pain experience. The Gate Control theory (Wall & Melzack, 1965) proposed that stimulation of large diameter A-fibers results in ‘masking’ the pain sensation. In this instance, paraesthesia is induced and the patient feels tingling rather than the original pain sensation.

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Patient Testimonials

Daily Mail...

"Many thousands of Britons suffer from chronic pain as a result of nerve damage.

While prescription medicine works for most, others may benefit from treatment with implanted electrodes.

MARK HOLLINGWORTH, 43, an IT specialist from Essex, had the operation in March. He reveals his story while his doctor explains the procedure."

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La Paz Hospital, Madrid

Dr José María Roda and Dr Jose Paz – Neurosurgeons at La Paz Hospital in Madrid, the first PENS site in Spain.

Dr Paz, “we have been successfully using PENS therapy for the last 4 months, and it is now a clinically effective and essential part of our multidisciplinary pain service. We have had excellent results with PENS for post hernia repair pain, occipital neuralgia, interscapular pain and post mastectomy pain. Following successful treatment with PENS, some of these patients have now been implanted with a permanent device, Precision, manufactured by Boston Scientific.”

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