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Reactiv8

An innovative approach to chronic lower back pain, Reactiv8 is a restorative neurostimulation device. It works to stabilize the muscles in your lower back and reverse the cause of your pain.
What to expect:

Unlike the spinal cord stimulator or IT pump, the Reactiv8 therapy does not require a trial prior to implantation. Through MRI or physical exam, the providers at The New York Pain Pump Institute can determine if you are a good candidate for this therapy.

The device works by delivering two thirty-minute sessions each day. These sessions are programmed to provide a comforting sensation and are not painful.
Most patients will start to feel pain relief and functional improvement between 6 and 16 weeks (about 3 and a half months).

In a 3-year durability study, over 80% of patients with Reactiv8 reported clinically substantial improvement in pain, disability or both.

* Three-Year Durability of Restorative Neurostimulation Effectiveness in Patients with Chronic Low Back Pain and Multifidus Muscle Dysfunction. Neuromodulation Journal. Sept. 2022. Gilligan et. al.

Implant:

The implantation is done in an ambulatory surgery center or hospital depending on your medical history. You can expect to be home the same day as your surgery with two small incisions, one for the leads and one for the battery pocket.

Management:
  • Ten to fourteen days after implantation, you will be scheduled an activation appointment. During this appointment, your device will be turned on and programmed to your individual needs.

  • After the activation appointment, intermittent follow-ups at one, three and six months are done to reprogram the device as your body starts to heal and restore spinal stability.

  • The procedure is entirely reversable and if you feel that you have achieved maximum improvement at any time, the device can be safely removed. Speak with a provider at The New York Pain Pump institute about the pros and cons of removing this device.

Frequently Asked Questions

No, the battery is a primary cell battery, and does not need to be charged.
It is preferred for you to complete therapy sessions while laying down. The absolute best position is lying face down. The goal is to keep the muscles in your back fully relaxed with the least amount of strain or pressure on the leads. Speak with a Reactiv8 clinical rep prior to implantation to discuss your personal needs to develop a plan to optimize your therapy sessions.

Adherence to the therapeutic sessions is most important in the first year of implant. Each patient is different and as your body starts to heal, your plan and therapy will adjust.

Visit: https://lowbackpainrecovery.com/ for more information or make an appointment with The New York Pain Pump Institute.

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