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In recent years, pain specialists have developed a technique for electrical stimulation of the nervous system. The principle is to place an electrode in a strategic place for transmitting painful messages. This electrode will send an electrical pulse that will blur the pain message. | In recent years, pain specialists have developed a technique for electrical stimulation of the nervous system. The principle is to place an electrode in a strategic place for transmitting painful messages. This electrode will send an electrical pulse that will blur the pain message. | ||
''For example, when a nerve has been damaged as a result of repeated treatments of a herniated disc, it is possible to place an electrode at the level of the marrow which will have the aim of reducing or even eliminating pain.'' | ''For example, when a nerve has been damaged as a result of repeated treatments of a herniated disc, it is possible to place an electrode at the level of the marrow which will have the aim of reducing or even eliminating pain.'' | ||
This technique is indicated for very severe pain and when conventional treatments have little effect. | This technique is indicated for very severe pain and when conventional treatments have little effect. | ||