
If you have chronic low back pain, you might be a candidate for a clinical trial we are participating in!
In order to qualify for the study, your answers to the following must be YES:*
- I have chronic (at least 6 months) low back pain and have been told that I am not a candidate for spine surgery.
- I have tried multiple therapies in the past 6 months that have not adequately helped me.
- I have not had surgery for my back pain or pain that shoots down my leg.
- On a scale from 0=no pain to 10=worst pain, my back pain is at least a 6.
- My back pain is the main problem. I may have some leg pain, but it is not as bad as my back pain.
- I do not have fibromyalgia or widespread pain (all over my body).
And your answers to all of the following must be NO:*
- My back pain is due to a tumor, infection or damage to my spinal cord
- I have severe scoliosis
- I have tried other neuromodulation devices
- I have or have had an implantable drug pump
- My BMI is >40
- I am receiving worker’s compensation or am in litigation
- I have a known allergic reaction to implanted materials
- I have a neurological deficit (e.g. foot drop)
If you meet these criteria, call us today at 707-603-1078 and mention DISTINCT!
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