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Spinal magnetic stimulation to treat chronic back pain: a feasibility study in veterans

  • Asrat Tesfa
  • , Hayk Petrosyan
  • , Magda Fahmy
  • , Thomas Sexton
  • , Victor Arvanian
  • VA Medical Center
  • Solaris Health System

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Abstract

Aim: Chronic low back pain represents a significant societal problem leading to increased healthcare costs and quality of life. This study was designed to evaluate the feasibility and effectiveness of non-invasive spinal electromagnetic simulation (SEMS) to treat nonspecific chronic low back pain (CLBP). Methods: A single-site prospective study was conducted to evaluate SEMS in reducing pain and improving disability. A total of 17 patients received SEMS two to three sessions a week. The Numeric Rating Scale and the Modified Oswestry Disability Questionnaire were used to assess pain and disability. Results: Participants receiving SEMS exhibited statistically significant reductions in pain and disability. Conclusion: Current results suggest that non-invasive SEMS can be an effective treatment in reducing pain and improving disability associated with CLBP.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)75-85
Number of pages11
JournalPain Management
Volume14
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - 2024

Keywords

  • United States Department of Veterans Affairs
  • chronic low back pain
  • low back pain
  • pain management
  • peripheral magnetic stimulation
  • repetitive peripheral magnetic stimulation
  • spinal electromagnetic stimulation
  • transcutaneous magnetic stimulation

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