In this episode we discussed the various stimulation therapy options for low back pain. Our guest, Dr Rob Heros, shared his treatment algorithm for low back pain. He discussed the current data on different stimulation studies treating low back pain. He shared his experience with consulting for various medical device companies and the opportunities to be a research investigator in these studies. Dr. Heroes’ patient shared his experience with low back pain and his treatment with Reactiv8. 

Takeaways from the episode:

• Dr. Heros shares his algorithm for low back pain and discusses the current data for stimulation to treat low back pain. 

• Dr. Heros and Dr. Sayed discuss how they balance consulting and research with patient care

• Dr. Heros’ patient shares his experience with Reactiv8 therapy.  

Host, Patrick Buchanan, MD:

Dr. Buchanan is double board certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and Pain Medicine. His goal is to help his patients get their life back by managing their pain and focus on things they love and enjoy.

https://www.californiapaindoctors.com/patrick-buchanan-m-d/

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Special Guest Host, Dawood Sayed, MD:

Dr. Dawood Sayed is a Professor in the Department of Anesthesiology, Pain and Perioperative Medicine at The University of Kansas Medical Center and a Board-certified Anesthesiologist at The University of Kansas Health System.

https://www.kumc.edu/dsayed.html

https://twitter.com/dsayed1

 

Guest, Dr. Rob Heros, MD:

Dr. Heros is an interventional pain physician at Spinal Diagnostics in Oregon. He is board certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and has been practicing Pain Medicine for over 16 years. He has been involved in several landmark clinical research studies for stimulation to treat low back pain. 

https://spinaldx.com/

About ASPN: ASPN was created to bring the top minds in the fields of pain and neuroscience together. ASPN has a mission to improve education, highlight scientific curiosity, establish best practice, and elevate each other in a quest to improve the field of pain and neuroscience. All initiatives of ASPN are dedicated to improving patient outcomes, education, research, and innovation.

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Our sponsors:

Mainstay Medical: The Only FDA Approved Restorative Therapy for Chronic Mechanical Low Back Pain caused by Multifidus Dysfunction. Restore Control, Restore Function, Restore Stability, ReActiv8 Life.

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