Relief for Back Pain

Back pain is like the common cold. At some point most of us will suffer from it.
For those who have chronic pain, it can sap the joy out of life.
What they want is relief at the source of the pain.
Peripheral nerve field stimulation PNFS is the newest weapon in that battle.

PNFS works by having electrical leads placed under the skin at the pain source.. then the area is stimulated by electricity generated by an implanted power pack. Patients say it feels like a slight tingle.
It works by acting like a gate to stop the pain signal to the nerves and subsequently to the brain.

Researchers and patients say it's very effective with no complications. It's an update of an earlier treatment.
The battery pack reportedly lasts 5-7 years.

PNFS is being touted for people who've had back surgery that didn't do the job of relieving pain.. for those who are not surgical candidates or when the cause of pain can't be pinpointed.
The findings are reported by Dr. Eugene Lipov, director of research at the Alexian Brothers Hospital Network Pain Program.