Chronic Pain Management in Brigham City, Utah
Chronic foot and ankle pain can make everyday activities exhausting and discouraging. When pain persists despite other treatments, Corbridge Podiatry offers advanced options designed to restore your mobility and quality of life.
What is a neurostimulator?
For people living with chronic pain, a neurostimulator may be an excellent option. It's a small device, surgically placed, that provides pain relief by disrupting the pain signals traveling between the affected area and the brain. As you change positions or move through daily life, pain can intensify and make ordinary tasks difficult. Using a handheld programmer, the strength of the stimulator can be adjusted to match your needs throughout the day.
What are the advantages of a neurostimulator?
Neurostimulation offers several benefits compared with other chronic pain treatments and surgeries:
- You can try neurostimulation during a screening trial to see whether it relieves your pain before committing to long-term therapy.
- The screening trial is a temporary evaluation period, much like an injection. Instead of medication, small leads are positioned and connected to an external neurostimulator.
- Unlike oral medications that circulate through your entire body, neurostimulation targets the precise area where you feel pain.
- The device can be adjusted to address changes in your pain as you switch positions throughout the day.
- It may provide relief when other treatments such as medications or injections have not.
If chronic foot or ankle pain is limiting your life, Dr. Corbridge can help you understand whether a neurostimulator or another advanced therapy is right for you. Call or schedule an appointment at our Brigham City office to discuss your options.
Frequently Asked Questions
What conditions cause chronic foot and ankle pain?
Chronic pain can stem from neuropathy, arthritis, failed prior surgery, nerve injury, and other long-standing conditions. Identifying the source guides the right treatment.
Can I try a neurostimulator before committing?
Yes. A temporary screening trial lets you experience neurostimulation and judge whether it relieves your pain before any long-term device is placed.
How is neurostimulation different from pain medication?
Oral medications affect your whole body, while a neurostimulator targets the specific area of pain and can be adjusted in real time as your pain changes.
Is a neurostimulator right for everyone?
No single treatment fits everyone. Dr. Corbridge or Dr. Funk will evaluate your history and previous treatments to recommend the most appropriate option.
Related Services at Corbridge Podiatry
Neuropathy Testing • Ankle Arthritis • Diabetic Foot Care
Schedule Your Appointment.
Call Corbridge Podiatry at 435-222-0635 or request an appointment online. 903 S Main St Suite B, Brigham City, UT 84302.