A spinal cord stimulator is different from many pain treatments because patients can typically try the therapy before deciding whether to move forward with a permanent implanted system. A spinal cord stimulator trial is a temporary test period. Thin stimulation leads are positioned near the spinal cord and connected to an external stimulator. The system […]
Most people think of sciatica as pain that travels from the lower back or buttock into one leg. That is the most common pattern, but symptoms can sometimes affect both sides. Yes, sciatica can affect both legs, although bilateral symptoms are less common than symptoms affecting only one side. Pain, tingling, numbness, burning, or weakness […]
Two people can go through the same injury, procedure, or painful experience and describe it very differently. One person may notice pain almost immediately, while another may tolerate the discomfort for much longer. That difference is often explained using two terms: pain threshold and pain tolerance. They are not the same thing. Pain threshold describes […]
