Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
6274847 Neuroscience 2013 11 Pages PDF
Abstract
It is concluded that SCS may shift the reciprocal inhibitory and facilitatory pain modulation balance controlled by the RVM in favor of inhibition. This increase in the descending antinociceptive effect operates in concert with segmental spinal mechanisms in producing pain relief.
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