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Wie bei vielen anderen Patienten hat auch bei Ihnen keine der bisherigen Therapien eine ausreichende und dauerhafte Linderung Ihrer Schmerzen im unteren R\u00fccken (Chronic Low Back Pain, CLBP) gebracht. ReActiv8\u00ae ist eine andere Form der restaurativen Therapie, die sich mit der zugrundeliegenden Dysfunktion des Multifidus-Muskels befasst, welche zu mechanischen chronischen Schmerzen im unteren R\u00fccken f\u00fchren kann. Wenn Sie unter mechanischen chronischen Schmerzen im unteren R\u00fccken leiden, kann Ihnen ReActiv8\u00ae langfristig Linderung verschaffen.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Niemand sollte sein Leben lang unter st\u00e4ndigen Schmerzen leiden. Wenn Sie unter chronischen und mechanischen Schmerzen im Bereich der Lendenwirbels\u00e4ule leiden, ist es an der Zeit, nicht nur die Symptome, sondern auch die Ursache Ihrer Schmerzen zu behandeln. Die ReActiv8-Therapie der restaurativen Neurostimulation aktiviert die stabilisierenden Muskeln Ihres unteren R\u00fcckens und konzentriert sich auf die Ursache Ihrer Schmerzen.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Bei vielen Patienten setzt ReActiv8 direkt an der Quelle der mechanischen chronischen Schmerzen im unteren R\u00fccken an, dem Multifidus-Muskel, der als wichtigster Stabilisator der Lendenwirbels\u00e4ule fungiert. Wenn Sie an mechanischen chronischen Schmerzen im unteren R\u00fccken leiden, kennen Sie vermutlich den Teufelskreis aus Schmerzen, Muskelabbau und Bewegungseinschr\u00e4nkungen nur zu gut. Die restaurative ReActiv8-Therapie kann diesen Teufelskreis aus Schmerz und Muskeldegeneration durchbrechen, indem sie die Nerven Ihres Multifidus schmerzfrei stimuliert und wohltuende Kontraktionen ausl\u00f6st. Die klinische Studie ReActiv8-B zeigt, dass dadurch mechanische chronische Schmerzen im unteren R\u00fccken deutlich reduziert werden k\u00f6nnen.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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W\u00e4hrend eines minimalinvasiven Eingriffs wird Ihr Arzt das ReActiv8-System in Ihren unteren R\u00fccken implantieren. Es werden zwei Elektroden platziert, um die Nerven zu stimulieren, die Ihren Multifidus steuern, einen stabilisierenden Muskel im unteren R\u00fccken. Die Elektroden sind mit dem implantierbaren Impulsgenerator (Implantable Pulse Generator, IPG) verbunden, der direkt unter der Haut im Bereich des oberen Ges\u00e4\u00dfes oder des unteren R\u00fcckens platziert wird.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Sie starten Ihre Therapiesitzung zweimal t\u00e4glich mithilfe einer Fernbedienung, die mit Ihrem ReActiv8-System verbunden ist. Danach legen Sie sich hin und entspannen sich. Bei jeder 30-min\u00fctigen Sitzung erzeugt ReActiv8 schmerzfreie elektrische Impulse, die bewirken, dass sich Ihr Multifidus zusammenzieht und entspannt.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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78 % der Patienten, die an der ReActive8-B-Studie teilgenommen haben, gaben nach einem Jahr an, dass sie mit der Behandlung \u201edurchaus zufrieden\u201c waren. Insgesamt gingen bei 64 % der Patienten die Schmerzen um die H\u00e4lfte oder mehr zur\u00fcck, und bei 73 % der Teilnehmer verbesserte sich der Schmerz und\/oder die funktionelle Einschr\u00e4nkung um 50 %. Die Ergebnisse der klinischen Studie finden Sie in dem ver\u00f6ffentlichten Manuskript im PAIN Journal<\/a>. [1]<\/p>

1 \u2013 Gilligan C, Volschenk W, Russo M, et al. An implantable restorative-neurostimulator for refractory mechanical chronic low back pain: a randomized sham-controlled clinical trial. Pain 2021; Article in Press. doi:
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Bei vielen Menschen, die mit ReActiv8 gegen ihre mechanischen, chronischen Schmerzen der unteren Lendenwirbels\u00e4ule behandelt wurden, ist eine deutliche Besserung eingetreten. Sie teilen gerne ihre Geschichten, um anderen Hoffnung zu machen. Die folgenden Videos enthalten Geschichten von drei unserer Patienten aus aller Welt, bei denen durch das ReActiv8-System bemerkenswerte Ergebnisse erzielt wurden. Die Geschichten der Patienten sind individuell und nicht repr\u00e4sentativ f\u00fcr die Ergebnisse aller Patienten. Die Behandlungsergebnisse k\u00f6nnen bei jedem Patienten unterschiedlich ausfallen. Informationen zur Indikation in den USA und zum Produkt finden Sie im folgenden Abschnitt.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Talk to your doctor to see if ReActiv8 is right for you.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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ReActiv8 addresses the underlying multifidus muscle dysfunction that can lead to mechanical Chronic Low Back Pain (CLBP) by activating the nerves and muscle that control stability of the low back.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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On average, people with mechanical CLBP who were treated with ReActiv8 had substantial improvements in pain, disability and quality of life after one year. See the long-term results in the PAIN Journal<\/a>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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To assist in securing coverage from your health insurance provider, we offer the ReActiv8 Support and Verification Program (R.S.V.P.) by partnering with experts specialized in working with health insurance companies. To learn more about enrollment, talk to your doctor.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Chronic low back pain often happens because the main stabilizing muscle in your back, called the multifidus, isn\u2019t working properly (impaired muscle control and neural inhibition). This muscle control issue can lead to poor spinal support, causing pain. By improving the control of this muscle, you can stabilize your spine, which helps reduce pain and improve function. The ReActiv8\u00ae neurostimulation system is a treatment designed to help restore control of the multifidus muscle, addressing the root cause of the pain.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Der Multifidus-Muskel ist der wichtigste stabilisierende Muskel im unteren R\u00fcckenbereich. Eine Verletzung des R\u00fcckens kann zu einer Beeintr\u00e4chtigung der Kontrolle des Multifidus-Muskels f\u00fchren. Diese fehlende Muskelkontrolle kann die funktionelle Stabilit\u00e4t der Wirbels\u00e4ule verringern, wodurch diese anf\u00e4llig f\u00fcr weitere Verletzungen und \u00dcberlastungen wird. Die Wiederherstellung der neuromuskul\u00e4ren Kontrolle des Multifidus-Muskels kann die Wirbels\u00e4ule stabilisieren und so die Funktion verbessern und die Schmerzen lindern.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Multifidus dysfunction occurs when the multifidus muscles, which are small but crucial muscles along the spine, become weakened or inhibited. When these muscles don\u2019t function properly, it can lead to instability and discomfort in the lower back. Some of the symptoms include pain that worsens with simple movements, difficulty lifting moderately heavy items, weakness or stiffness in the lower back, and limited range of motion.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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ReActiv8 is designed to address the underlying cause of mechanical low back pain by helping patients restore the multifidus muscle. The device is implanted underneath the skin during a minimally-invasive outpatient procedure. A generator is connected to two electrical leads, which are positioned to stimulate the nerves that control your multifidus muscle. You control the twice-daily therapy sessions, which some patients compare to a deep tissue massage.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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ReActiv8 works by stimulating the nerves that control the multifidus muscle, helping the body regain control of this muscle. This improves how the muscle functions and reduces your pain and disability caused by mechanical muscle issues in the back.<\/p>

ReActiv8 therapy is simple: using a remote control, you activate a 30-minute therapy session twice a day, which allows the system to contract and relax the multifidus muscle by stimulating the nerve that controls the muscle. The therapy creates a comfortable sensation that you can perform while resting in bed or on the couch.<\/p>

Once you obtain your goals of improved function and reduced pain and disability, you can tailor the therapy usage to fit your needs. Some patients still use the therapy twice a day, while others use it as needed. A few even find that they can remove the system in a few years because they no longer require the therapy to keep them functional and pain free. However, most patients keep the system implanted, so it can be used in the future if necessary.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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ReActiv8 is for patients who have mechanical chronic low back pain due to multifidus dysfunction, but have not found relief through medical management or physical therapy. Candidates should not have had (nor be in need of) instrumented spine surgery. Your doctor can help determine if ReActiv8 is right for you.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Yes, ReActiv8 has been shown to provide significant and clinically meaningful benefits in disability, healthrelated quality of life, and pain in well-selected patients, regardless of age.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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ReActiv8 is for mechanical chronic low back pain and is not indicated for predominantly neuropathic pain (pain as a result of injury to the nerves) such as radiculopathy or complex regional pain syndrome.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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You should consult with your physician about whether any prior lower back procedures or surgeries rule out ReActiv8 as an option for your specific situation. ReActiv8 is not approved for patients who have had a spinal fusion with instruments in the lower back (lumbar) region.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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ReActiv8 is best suited for patients whose back pain is worse than their leg pain, assuming their leg pain does not extend below the knee. The mechanism that causes radiating leg pain is different from back pain, and ReActiv8 is not indicated to treat leg pain.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Do specialists recommend trying to get in shape first? Or is this for someone who ignored the pain so long it\u2019s just too late? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t
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No, not necessarily. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle is always important, however it is understandable that CLBP may prevent you from doing the amount of activity that you would like. Many patients in the ReActiv8 clinical trials were not able to exercise or successfully do physical therapy due to back pain, but with ReActiv8 therapy, were able to gain enough function so they could start getting back in shape.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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The underlying cause of the type of low back pain that ReActiv8 treats (mechanical pain due to muscle dysfunction) is different than what would be causing pain radiating down the leg. As a result, targeting the usual cause of pain in the low back would not help someone primarily experiencing pain radiating down their leg.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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By enrolling in the RSVP program, Mainstay Medical can help increase your access to ReActiv8 through the submission of prior authorization and patient-based appeals facilitated by experts in this area. Some insurance providers cover ReActiv8.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Restorative therapies focus on improving function for patients by addressing the underlying cause. Palliative treatments focus on blocking or masking the symptoms of pain through treatments like Spinal Cord Stimulation, oral medication, injections (e.g., medial branch block, steroid injections), or burning nerves (RFA).<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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There is no data to support the use of SCS devices for mechanical CLBP or multifidus dysfunction. Physicians should test for multifidus dysfunction prior to any interventional therapy. If the test is positive for multifidus dysfunction, then restorative neurostimulation is the best treatment option. If there is no multifidus dysfunction, then an alternative therapy may be best.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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There is no long-term data to support the use of temporary PNS devices for mechanical CLBP or multifidus dysfunction. These devices are different from ReActiv8; they are not FDA approved or cleared for the same use.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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No. The ReActiv8 system is surgically implanted into the patient and directly stimulates the nerves that control the muscles stabilizing your lower back. This creates a comfortable therapy with deep muscle contractions to help you regain control of your lower back muscles. On the other hand, TENS units try to block pain signals by sending electrical signals through your skin, which feels different and doesn\u2019t fix the root cause of mechanical back pain.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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You can have ReActiv8 if you have previously had an Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA). ReActiv8 is designed to activate your deep stabilizing muscles correctly (physiologically). RFA destroys the nerves that connect the brain to the parts of the spine and deep muscles with the purpose of keeping painful signals from reaching the brain, which some studies have shown to be associated with increased muscle wasting.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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ReActiv8 is the only neurostimulation therapy that makes recovery possible by retraining your body to function naturally to support your spine. All other stimulators work by attempting to block or to cover up the pain signals.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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You can have CT scans, fluoroscopy, ultrasound and X-Ray with the ReActiv8 device. Special considerations must be made for MRI scans. For more information on getting an MRI, please refer to the user manual.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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ReActiv8 patients can receive an MRI under certain conditions. However, you must consult with your healthcare provider before an MR exam, and inform MRI site personnel that you have an MR Conditional medical device during MR screening before the MR exam. Carry your device identification card with you at all times. Since the ReActiv8 device must be turned \u201coff\u201d before the MRI, you will need to have an appointment with a ReActiv8 representative before your MRI appointment.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Most patients using ReActiv8 experience steady, long-term improvements in both pain and function. This has been demonstrated in 5<\/b> separate clinical studies, with 567<\/b> patients, and over 1,800<\/b> years of patient follow-up.<\/p>

The recent RESTORE clinical study compared patients using ReActiv8 to those receiving other standard treatments known as \u201coptimal medical management\u201d for their chronic low back pain. At one year, the results showed that ReActiv8 made a real difference for patients:<\/p>

  • Most people felt better: Nearly 9 out of 10<\/strong> ReActiv8 patients said they noticed improvement\u2014many felt \u2018much improved\u2019 or \u2018very much improved\u2019.<\/li>
  • Daily life got easier:<\/strong> ReActiv8 patients had a significant and meaningful improvement in functionality and their ability to do everyday activities.<\/li>
  • Pain relief was significant: 52%<\/strong> of ReActiv8 patients experienced a resolution of pain*.<\/strong><\/li>
  • Superior to other treatments:<\/strong> Compared to ReActiv8, only 6%<\/strong> of patients who continued with optimal medical management reached the same low pain levels.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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    Decision to receive ReActiv8 & preparation for procedure<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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    While patients will typically be able to feel where the Implantable Pulse Generator (IPG or battery) is located with their hands, after 60-90 days, the body will heal around the IPG battery to the point where it is less perceptible. The patient may be able to see the location of the incisions, but won\u2019t typically be able to see the IPG outline through their skin (when standing naturally) or over clothing.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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    While everyone\u2019s body is a little different, the nerve that is stimulated by the ReActiv8 leads is located in the same place in almost everyone. Your doctor will use x-ray images of your spine to obtain the best position of the leads to stimulate the nerve. The IPG (device battery) is generally implanted deep under the skin in the upper part of the buttock, below the belt line and above the seat line, or in the flank between the hips and the ribs, to make it as comfortable as possible. You should discuss the location of the IPG with your doctor before surgery.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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    After the implant procedure, you will have two incision sites, one central on the back about 1-2 inches in length and another at the location of the battery about 2 inches in length. The incisions will be closed using sutures with either glue, steri-strips, or a plastic incision closing device, then covered with a gauze dressing. For more information on recovery instructions, please refer to the user manual.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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    Your doctor will give you instructions to follow after your procedure. Generally, these include the following:<\/p>

    • Do not submerge in water until you have been cleared to by your doctor. You may shower 48 hours after your procedure, and the dressing should be changed with gauze and tape at that time. If the dressing gets saturated with blood within the first 24 hours, give your physician a call. Some bleeding on the dressing is expected. The dressing may be changed each day as needed after that first dressing change.<\/li>
    • Stay out of bed as much as you can without overdoing it or making your pain worse.<\/li>
    • Walking is encouraged. Do not bend or twist to extremes. Do not lift anything heavier than a gallon of milk (about 10 pounds).<\/li>
    • Discuss pain control with your doctor. Many patients use Tylenol or NSAIDs with ice, but follow your doctor\u2019s plan.<\/li>
    • If using ice, apply it no more than 15 minutes at a time and wait for 15 minutes before reapplying to avoid freeze burns. DO NOT use heat until your follow up visit.<\/li>
    • The steri-strips or glue will fall off on its own, so do not take them off yourself. Your doctor will remove anything needed at follow up and inspect the incision for proper healing.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
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      After implant, when can I resume normal activity including exercise\/physiotherapy? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t
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      For the first 4-6 weeks after your implant, keep your activities light to moderate. Gentle exercises like walking or swimming are okay. Check with your doctor to see what exercises are best for you.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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      Vermeiden Sie in den ersten 4\u20136 Wochen das Heben von Gewichten, die schwerer als 5 Kilogramm sind<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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      Talk to your doctor about how to reduce any pain around the implant area, as it shouldn\u2019t last more than a few weeks. Mild discomfort or feeling awkward about the implant area usually goes away in 60-90 days.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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      Your wound will be checked 10-14 days after surgery, and your stitches will probably be removed. At this follow-up, your system will be activated, and you\u2019ll learn how to use it and run therapy sessions. It\u2019s important to avoid strenuous activities for the first 4-6 weeks to let the system heal properly.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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      You will need someone to drive you home on the day of your implant, but you should be able to take care of yourself once the anesthesia wears off.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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      The ReActiv8 device will not be turned on until the activation follow-up visit, about 10-14 days after surgery. At this visit, the device will be programmed to fit your therapy needs. You\u2019ll start therapy by doing two 30-minute sessions each day, usually once in the morning before getting out of bed and once in the evening when going to sleep or watching TV.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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      You will use a hand-held remote control (called an Activator) to start and stop your twice-daily therapy sessions.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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      Most patients say the sessions feel like a pleasant series of deep muscle contractions, or flexes in the lower back, similar to flexing a muscle in your arm or leg. The system is designed to be comfortable, making the daily therapy sessions easy and even enjoyable.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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      Use your device twice a day for 30 minutes each. The device has a timer and won\u2019t let you use it for more than 60 minutes a day.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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      Lying on your stomach is best because it puts the least pressure on the leads. However, the main goal is to use the device as much as possible in the first year for the best results. If lying on your back works better for you, talk to your ReActiv8 representative about adjusting the device settings to your preferred position to get the most out of your therapy.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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      It\u2019s best to do the sessions while lying down so your muscles can fully relax. Some recliner chairs or other positions might be okay if your muscles can stay fully relaxed for the whole session.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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      Changing positions might change the distance between your leads and the nerves, which can slightly increase or decrease the stimulation and feel different. Talk to your ReActiv8 representative about the best position to be in when using ReActiv8.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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      It is important to perform as many of your prescribed sessions as you can in the first 6-9 months of therapy, however missing a session periodically will not alter your outcomes as long as you are completing the majority of your sessions.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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      After you perform each therapy session, the ReActiv8 system will enter a lockout period in order to allow your muscles to rest and prevent overuse of stimulation. The system locks out for 2 hours after the first 30-minute session, and for the rest of the day after the second session.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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      Yes, sometimes one side requires more energy output to correctly stimulate the nerve, and it takes longer to comfortably ramp this energy up to the programmed level. This can end up taking a second or so longer than the other side and therefore feel different.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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      Talk to your ReActiv8 Representative about the best position for your therapy sessions. Doing sessions on your stomach or back can make the stimulation feel stronger or more even. If you need to do sessions on your side, your system can be adjusted to provide equal stimulation in that position.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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      You cannot pause a session. You can stop a session and start a new one later. The new session will run for a full 30 minutes unless you stop it manually. But keep in mind, if you stopped the session early, you cannot start a new session for a while. The system locks out for 2 hours after the first 30 min session of the day, and for the rest of the day after the second session.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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      How do I clean my activator? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t
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      Use a soft cloth lightly dampened with warm water.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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      How long does the ReActiv8 battery last? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t
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      The ReActiv8 system\u2019s battery is tested to last at least 5 years with regular use (two 30-minute sessions per day). However, it often lasts much longer. If the battery ever needs to be replaced, you will need a minor and fast surgical procedure to open the incision and replace the device. It can be done easily without changing the implanted leads.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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      Do I have to charge the battery? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t
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      No, the battery does not need to be charged.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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      Phase 5 : Long Term Expectations<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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      Therapy compliance & setting expectations for programming, follow-ups, and outcomes<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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      How often do I have to come back in for appointments? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t
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      The ReActiv8 follow-up schedule is personalized to fit your body\u2019s needs as it starts to regain control over the muscles supporting your spine. These follow-ups help track your progress and celebrate improvements in function and pain reduction. After the activation appointment, you\u2019ll have follow-ups at 1, 3, and 6 months (or as needed) to adjust your therapy as your body heals and your spine becomes more stable.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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      Outcomes & Results<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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      When will I start seeing results? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t
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      Most patients start to feel better and more confident in their activities between 6 and 16 weeks, but it can take longer for some. They usually notice their back pain decreasing soon after they feel an improvement in function. Clinical trials show that these improvements in function and pain continue to improve over time and are long lasting.<\/p>

      To get the most benefit, patients should do two therapy sessions a day for the first 12 months or until they see improvement. Once they feel better, most patients adjust their therapy to fit their needs and lifestyle.<\/p>

      Some patients enjoy their daily therapy sessions long-term, while most use the system as needed. A few patients have even had their system removed after a few years because they felt fully recovered.<\/p>

      Physical therapy may also be recommended along with ReActiv8.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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      Do patients have improvements in the quality of life post-procedure? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t
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      Quality of life has been measured in multiple studies and shows dramatic improvements out to 5 years.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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      Are results similar for patients who were not part of the clinical studies? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t
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      Patients\u2019 results from real-world studies followed over 5 years match the results found in controlled clinical studies.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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      The procedure is entirely reversible and the device can be surgically removed by your doctor.<\/p>

      A small number of patients have chosen to remove their device after a few years because their symptoms improved. But most patients keep their device implanted, so it can be used in the future if needed.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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      Can I have chiropractic manipulation or deep tissue massage with ReActiv8? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t
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      It\u2019s best to ask your doctor before getting chiropractic manipulation or a deep tissue massage if you have a ReActiv8 device. These treatments could potentially damage the device or move a lead, which might require more surgery to fix. Generally, it\u2019s advised to avoid any new or strenuous activities for 3 months after receiving ReActiv8 to ensure proper results.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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      If needed, can I have spine surgery at a later date? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t
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      ReActiv8 doesn\u2019t change your body\u2019s structure, so you can still have surgeries in the future. However, for some surgeries, you might need to remove the ReActiv8 device. Always check with your doctor for specific advice.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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      Can I go through metal detectors or airport security with ReActiv8? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t
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      Yes, you can go through metal detectors or airport security with a ReActiv8 device. Just don\u2019t stay inside the detector for too long or touch the sides. Let the security staff know you have a \u201cpacemaker for pain\u201d and show them your ReActiv8 ID card. You can also ask for a hand search, and if they use a hand-held wand, request that they don\u2019t hold it near your device for too long.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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      Can I use a hot tub with ReActiv8? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t
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      You can use a hot tub once your incisions are fully healed. Your doctor will tell you when it\u2019s ok.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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      If you have other implantable devices, such as a pacemaker, there is a risk that they may malfunction. Talk with your doctor about possible interactions with other implantable devices or therapies. You cannot have diathermy treatment, a medical treatment applied to the outside of the body that uses shortwave, microwave, or ultrasound energy. It may harm you.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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      When can I get back to doing sports\/lifting weights, etc.? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t
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      Wait 4-6 weeks before doing any heavy lifting or strenuous activities to let your implanted system heal properly. After that, avoid activities that put too much stress on your device, like jiu jitsu or rowing. Always check with your doctor for specific advice.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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      We don\u2019t know how ReActiv8 therapy affects pregnancy (including effects on a fetus or during childbirth). So, we\u2019ll turn off the device during your pregnancy and turn it back on afterwards.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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      It is best to take your activator with you when traveling to keep up with your therapy. Small breaks in therapy won\u2019t affect the long-term results. Just remember, the system doesn\u2019t adjust for time zones, so your sessions might shift. Talk to a ReActiv8 representative to understand how your sessions could be affected.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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      Yes, but the device shouldn\u2019t go deeper than 5 meters (16 feet) underwater. Always check with your doctor for specific advice.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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      ReActiv8 is made from materials with no to very low metal allergen content and is resistant to corrosion that could release these allergens. Only rare, extremely sensitive allergies may respond to these alloys. If needed, your doctor can perform an in depth allergy test before you are implanted.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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      Electrical and\/or electronic equipment emits energy when it is powered \u201cON\u201d. This energy is referred to as electromagnetic energy or EMI. Electromagnetic energy may be generated by equipment found in the home, work, medical or public environments. In some cases, this energy may cause interference with other electrical or electronic equipment. The ReActiv8 device is protected from most electromagnetic interference, but some equipment like transformers and electric welders can still affect it if you\u2019re too close. If interference is suspected, move away or turn off the household item. If you have any questions, contact your doctor.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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      Safety has not been established specifically with cryotherapy or infrared light therapy with vibration. Generally, these types of therapies are permitted, but note the following:<\/p>