Neuromodulation

Benefits of Non-Invasive Neuromodulation Devices:

Non-narcotic, non-invasive treatment
Enhanced pain relief
Potentially reduces need for pain medications
Promotes reduced recovery time and positive outcomes
Treatment at your convenience
Treatment information reported to physician to provide optimal treatment regimen

How Can I Get a VQ OrthoCare OrthoStim3^® and SurgiStim3^®?

Talk to your doctor about your pain and ask if an OrthoStim3 or SurgiStim3 is right for you (note, the SurgiStim3 is designed to provide immediate pain relief following surgery).

“Pain is common, affecting more than 86 million Americans.” -American Pain Foundation

“Chronic pain is the leading cause of long-term disability in the US workforce.” -National Pharmaceutical Council

Solutions

Non-Invasive Neuromodulation

Don’t let pain limit your daily activities

What Causes Pain?

Pain can be caused by many different conditions, including an injury (from trauma or surgery), by swelling or muscle spasms that follow these injuries, or by the inflammation of chronic conditions such as arthritis or back ailments. The pain associated with these conditions can range from mild to debilitating.

What are the Consequences of Pain?

Pain can seriously impair the ability to work, attend school, and/or participate in daily activities. It can also result in depression, anxiety, and lack of sleep, and put a strain on your relationships with family, friends, and others.

What are My Treatment Options?

Chronic pain is generally treated with medication, starting with milder pain relievers such as Motrin^®, progressing to mild opioids such as Vicodin^® or codeine, and finally to stronger opioids such as morphine or Oxycontin^®. Many of these medications are prescribed in conjunction with other drugs (such as sedatives, anti-depressants, or muscle relaxants) often just to prevent or reduce their side-effects. It is not unusual for 8-12 medications to be prescribed for a single patient. Many of these medications have serious side-effects including damage to the heart, liver, kidneys, and GI tract.

Other concerns with pain medications include harmful interaction with other medications, potential for addiction, medication errors, and the growing incidence of drug abuse and diversion to the black market.

Other treatment options include minor, invasive, procedures such as injectable nerve blocks and steroid injections.

Is there a Non-Pharmacological, and Non-Invasive Option to Help Treat my Pain?

Yes, there is a treatment choice known as neuromodulation that can help you to manage your pain. Neuromodulation is the process by which nerves in the body are altered (either inhibited or stimulated) by electrical means. This results in the reduction of pain, increased circulation, and enhanced healing. Many neuromodulation devices are permanently surgically implanted into the body.

OrthoStim3^® and SurgiStim3^®

VQ OrthoCare manufactures two non-addictive, non-invasive neuromodulation devices, the OrthoStim3 and the SurgiStim3, which utilize VQ’s proprietary T.E.A.R. (Targeted Electronic Analgesic Rehabilitation) technology to provide treatment for pain, spasms, muscle weakness, lack of circulation, and compromised range of motion. These neuromodulation devices are specifically programmed to target the needs of your injury or condition.

Reduction in Medications

In addition to helping to manage pain, neuromodulation has been reported to significantly reduce pain medication usage and dosage, as well as recovery time and costs.

Patient Control of Therapy

Unlike medication, which may cloud your thinking, non-invasive neuromodulation enables you to proactively participate in your therapy, and to administer it at your convenience and/or when you feel pain. The OrthoStim3 and SurgiStim3 are light-weight and portable with a variety of carrying options (belt clip, strap, or shoulder bag), with the option of using batteries or an AC adapter. Many patients administer their therapy while they are sleeping.