LONDON (UK): A groundbreaking treatment for Parkinson’s disease could help thousands of people in Britain who suffer from the illness, if it were more widely available, according to a British report.

The treatment, which involves implanting electrodes into the brain of the patient, can have remarkable effects on those severely disabled by the conditions.

Tessa Lees has spent much of the past 10 years dealing with the uncontrollable muscle tremors and muscle stiffness of Parkinsons.

Drug therapy no longer works for Tessa as the side-effects she suffers overshadow the benefits.

But the painless electrode treatment appears to have drastically reduced her symptoms.

According to SKY news, it has enabled her to regain some control over her hands and has stopped the shaking in her legs.

Tessa will soon have a device, similar to a pacemaker, inserted underneath the skin in her chest.

Transmitting up to 180 electrical impulses per second, the machine will help her control her disease, by shutting down the cells causing her symptoms.

There is a small risk of a stroke associated with using the device, but for those disabled by the illness it appears to be a chance worth taking.

Neurologist Tipu Aziz told the British broadcaster that the treatment had helped many Parkinsons sufferers regain their independence, with many younger patients returning to work.

While more than 1,000 patients a year could benefit from the therapy, only a few dozen have had the procedure done, according to SKY.

The news channel said that many health authorities refuse to fund the 30,000 pound (US$44,000) operation claiming its effects are unproven.