Is a new treatment for neuropathic pain on the way for the SCI population?

Pain is a serious problem for many people with spinal cord injuries (SCI). Pain after SCI can occur in parts of the body where there is normal sensation (feeling) as well as areas that have little or no feeling. The pain is very real and can have a negative impact on quality of life. A person in severe pain may have difficulty carrying out daily activities or participating in enjoyable pastimes. Neuropathic pain can be one of the most frustrating and life-impacting secondary complications of spinal cord injury, but a new kind of treatment is yielding promising initial results. 

Researchers are using a noninvasive therapy to improve proprioception of paralyzed limbs in hopes of rewiring scrambled pain circuits. Read more about this potentially revolutionary approach to pain management HERE.