Spine pain pumps, also called intrathecal pain pumps, can offer much-needed chronic back pain relief for many individuals. They can also free you from pain pills and may even work better than oral pain medication.

What Is A Spine Pain Pump?

An intrathecal or spine pain pump is a round metal device that mediates the fluids around the spinal cord. A spinal surgeon surgically implants the pump under the skin near the abdomen. The device is about the size of a hockey puck and has a catheter that connects to the spinal cord to deliver your medications. 

 

Doctors program the pump to slowly release daily medications to help patients manage their pain. Since the device delivers medication directly to the pain source, it often takes a smaller dose than oral pain medications to relieve users of pain and discomfort. 

Who Is A Good Candidate For Spine Pain Pumps?

Pain pumps are helpful for various types of chronic back or neck pain. It can help treat pain related to compression fractures, spondylosis, spinal stenosis, neuropathic pain, or cancer pain.

 

A pain pump is not the first treatment option for many patients with moderate to chronic pain. However, you may be a good candidate for a pain pump if:

 

• You’ve had moderate to chronic pain for a while, and other pain management options haven’t provided relief. 
• There are no additional surgeries that could offer pain relief.
• You feel like you’re dependent on oral pain medications to complete daily life tasks. 

 

Other considerations for patients include understanding if they have allergies to the pain medications provided by the pump or any underlying conditions that would make the implant risky. 

Pain Pumps At Mocek Spine

Deciding on the right pain management approach and understanding your options takes time. Request an appointment with Mocek Spine Clinic to find the right chronic back pain treatment, whether it’s a pain pump or other minimally invasive treatment options.

 

Call our office at (501) 224-4001 to schedule an appointment.