![]() Spinal cord stimulation (SCS) is electrical stimulation of the spinal cord primarily used to provide relief of chronic pain. However, these treatments may have limited efficacy, without providing lasting relief. 2 Current nonsurgical treatments for chronic low-back pain include pharmacological treatments, physical therapy, and injections. 1 Patients with chronic low-back pain have more comorbidities and higher healthcare costs than those without. I would highly recommend that anyone who was in my condition give him the opportunity to use these same procedures and change their lives as well.L ow- back pain is a leading cause of disability. Janerich's dedication in helping his patients obtain a life without severe chronic pain is second to none. They are all compassionate and truly care about their patients.ĭr. They handled all necessary paperwork and pre-authorizations from the insurance company. I never thought that this would have been possible for me. Things that people normally take for granted were now possible. I am able to perform my normal daily functions with little to no pain. I figured, what do I have to lose.Īfter several injection treatments, for the first time in 20+ years I finally have received considerable relief. He introduced me to new options and procedures which aren't regularly practiced or even recognized in our area that might help with my chronic pain. I became very depressed believing that this was just how it was going to be.Ībout three months ago, I began treatment with Dr. You still have to live your daily life in spite of it. ![]() I took Tylenol and tried to aggravate my back as little as possible.Īnyone who has a back injury or chronic pain knows exactly what I'm talking about. I didn't want to take pain killers as they would only mask the pain for a short time and I would just have to keep taking them. I was so discouraged and resolved to the fact that there was no choice but to live with this debilitating pain. They felt the risk and recovery from multiple surgery's would not be worth any minimal reward. They told me that we all have our crosses in life to bear and that I should consider this mine. I went to see two surgeons from The University of Philadelphia who told me that I would need several surgery's and even if everything went perfectly I would still only have about 50% relief. ![]() In some cases it actually made my pain worse. There have been many times that the pain in my legs was so severe that I didn't even think they would hold me up.Īfter endless visits to chiropractors, acupuncturists and physical therapists I still ended up with limited or no relief. ![]() I would recommend anyone to come to this office for pain relief.Īpproximately 20 years ago, I had a work related injury that resulted in serious injury to both my upper and lower back also affecting my legs. Janerich's staff is friendly and personable. My outlook is positive and I am sure glad I went for this treatment.ĭr. I may never run a marathon, but I feel so much better. So far, the nerve block has been working like a miracle. I never knew there was a bridge treatment between the Synvisc injections and total knee replacements. He offered me a nerve block procedure to ease my pain and other options for longer term relief. When I saw Dr. Janerich, he gave me something I hadn't experienced in years, "HOPE". No former treatments ever gave me any long-lasting relief. Among them: Laser treatments, physical therapy, Synvisc injections by an Orthopedic doctor, acupuncture and serious pain pills, along with hundreds of dollars of supplements that promised to turn me into Wonder Woman. I have had pain in my knees since I was 38 years old I am now 65. Janerich by my podiatrist regarding chronic pain in my knees that I have suffered from for years due to osteoarthritis. ![]()
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