Soothing Wave Form Therapy
Peripheral nerve and Spinal cord stimulation has been used since 1965 to treat chronic and intractable pain. Since then there has been significant physiologic research and advances in technology. Stimulation of specific nerve advances in technology. Stimulation of specific nerve fibers is known to be frequency and amplitude dependent.
Type specific endorphin levels can be varied by frequency and intensity changes. The neurotransmitters serotonin, acetylcholine, norepinephrine and dopamine are also affected by electrical Stimulation.
Utilizing surface electrodes and computer -driven eletroceutical medical systems, pain and fatigue was markedly reduced in 3 out of 4 fibromyalgia and chronic pain patients. Tender points were also reduced in number and intensity. Sleep improved in quality and duration. Successful outcome was obvious by the third treatment. A total of 12 treatments over 6 weeks produces the maximum effect which persists without further maintenance treatments.
The results pioneered and developed and achieved by PRCMD far exceeds the nationally published outcomes for these devastating conditions.
The effectiveness of treatment is based on numeric scales of pain, tenderness, muscle spasm, fatigue, sleep and cognitive function recorded during each session. Subjective impressions of the patient are also noted. To date over 1,000 patients have been treated. With the accumulation of data, protocols continue to be modified and improved.
Pain Relief Clinics, MD uses an internationally patented technology, known as Hako-Med, for pain relief. Hako-Med is the most advance tool in the field of bioelectric medicine. For example, it has been proven to eliminate over 80% of pain in osteoarthritis. Hako-med essentially works by using a combination of AM and FM radio wave frequencies, which neutralize pain and stimulate repair by resonating with the area of injury. This non-invasive modality is safe, effective, and easy to use and has no negative side effects. Whereas a typical TENS unit creates a distraction from pain, Hako-Med actually increases energy in the body to promote healing and recovery from injury. This sophisticated technology, developed with German engineering, allows the physician the choice of 200 pre-programmed protocols or the ability to develop customized protocols based on specific PRCMD patient parameters. Clinical indications and usages of Hako-Med include chronic pain, muscular dysfunction (e.g., atrophy, range of motion limitations, spasms, weakness, etc.), peripheral nerve pain, poor circulation, post-traumatic injuries, and post-surgical pain and prevention of thrombophlebitis. Hako-Med can be used in conjunction with, in alternation to, or independently from any other therapy. A typical treatment session can last anywhere from 10 to 50 minutes. When used alone, the recommended protocol for Hako-Med is three times weekly for 4 to 8 weeks. However, when used in combination with other therapies, Hako-Med works synergistically to accelerate the healing response and reduce recovery time.
