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Neuropathy is a condition caused by nerve damage, often leading to chronic pain, tingling, numbness, or weakness in the hands, feet, or other areas of the body. Commonly associated with diabetes, infections, or injuries, neuropathy can significantly affect daily activities and quality of life. At North Shore Pain Management, we specialize in diagnosing and treating neuropathy with advanced, personalized therapies, including nerve blocks, medication management, and minimally invasive procedures. Our goal is to relieve pain, improve nerve function, and help you regain comfort and mobility.
Peripheral neuropathy
Peripheral neuropathy
Advanced Treatment for Peripheral Neuropathy
Peripheral neuropathy is a condition caused by damage to the peripheral nerves, resulting in symptoms such as chronic pain, tingling, numbness, or muscle weakness, typically in the hands and feet. Common causes include diabetes, injuries, infections, and certain medical conditions. At North Shore Pain Management, we specialize in diagnosing and treating peripheral neuropathy with personalized care plans that may include medication management, nerve blocks, and advanced pain management techniques. Our goal is to relieve your pain, restore nerve function, and improve your overall quality of life.
Advanced Treatment for Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) is a chronic pain condition that typically affects the arms, legs, hands, or feet following an injury or surgery. It is characterized by severe, persistent pain, swelling, and changes in skin color or temperature. At North Shore Pain Management, we specialize in diagnosing and treating CRPS with advanced, personalized pain management solutions designed to reduce symptoms, improve function, and restore quality of life. Let our expert team help you manage CRPS and regain comfort.
Spinal Cord Stimulation
What is a Spinal Cord Stimulation?
Spinal Cord Stimulation is a procedure in which an insulated lead or wire with electrodes is placed in the epidural space, much like having an epidural steroid injection, and stimulates the spinal cord with extremely small amounts of electricity which can blunt/block pain signals from various parts of the body. You will not feel any electrical sensation once the lead is placed correctly in the spine. It is a procedure for those who have failed conservative and injection therapies. Indications may include failed back or neck syndrome/post-laminectomy syndrome, complex regional pain syndrome, neuropathic pain, diabetic neuropathy, etc. This procedure starts with a 5-10 day trial period at which time you will have the ability to “test drive” the device before deciding if the treatment is beneficial.
Spinal cord stimulation (also called SCS) uses electrical impulses to relieve chronic pain of the back, ams and legs. It is believed that electrical pulses prevent pain signals from being received by the brain. SCS candidates include people who suffer from neuropathic pain and for whom conservative treatments have failed.
Will the procedure hurt?
Most people report that the stinging/burning of the numbing medicine is the most uncomfortable part of the procedure though every person’s response to any procedure is individual. Patients usually receive IV sedation which will relax you for the procedure but you are not asleep.
What should I expect after the procedure and what are the side effects?
Pain relief may take a couple days to notice and until then you may have some discomfort in your back from the procedure. There are no side effects but you may experience a tingling or buzzing sensation during a 7-day trial which can be adjusted with a hand-held remote.
What should I do after the procedure?
Some localized tenderness may be experienced for a couple of days after the procedure. Using an ice pack with a barrier such as a towel between the skin and ice, three or four times a day will help this. You may take your prescribed pain medications after the injection. It is important that you keep track of the amount of pain relief you received as well as how much more functional you are.
Spinal Cord Stimulator Implant
The permanent implantation may be performed while the patient is under sedation or general anesthesia. First, one or more permanent leads are inserted through an epidural needle or a small incision into the predetermined location in the epidural space.