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Modular stimulator for treatment of back pain, implantable RF ablation system and methods of use

  • US 10,661,078 B2
  • Filed: 12/22/2017
  • Issued: 05/26/2020
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/11/2010
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method to alleviate back pain, the method comprising:

  • placing at least two electrodes comprising a first electrode and a second electrode within a lower back of a human such that the first and second electrodes are implanted adjacent to tissue associated with at least one muscle supporting stability of the human'"'"'s spine;

    electrically stimulating, via the first electrode, efferent nervous tissue associated with the at least one muscle to cause contraction of the at least one muscle to facilitate rehabilitation; and

    electrically stimulating, via the second electrode, afferent nervous tissue associated with the at least one muscle to block pain signals resulting from electrically stimulating the efferent nervous tissue.

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