Spinal Cord Stimulation

Spinal cord stimulation (SCS) from Chronic Pain Relief Center is safe to use on a range of neck, back, joint, knee, and/or nerve pain. As well as; other common types of pain. Spinal Cord Stimulation often provides relief where other pain treatments have failed. Contact the team at Chronic Pain Relief Center to find out if this treatment option is right for you.

SPINAL CORD STIMULATION USES AN ELECTRICAL CURRENT TO TREAT CHRONIC PAIN.

Even though spinal cord stimulation uses Bluetooth wireless leading-edge technology, it’s actually not as complicated as it seems. Your nerves and brain are endlessly communicating with each other. When you feel pain, it’s due to those nerves sending a pain signal to your brain. Spinal cord stimulators block this signal pathway resulting in less pain and a better overall life for you. If you’re seeking help for pain management, please contact Chronic Pain Relief Center office to schedule a comprehensive consultation – (214) 216-1810 or book your appointment online today.

TYPICAL BENEFITS OF SPINAL CORD STIMULATION :

Improves neck, lumbar back, joint, and nerve pain in patients
Effective in patients with failed back surgery syndrome
Reduction in use of pain medication

HOW SPINAL CORD STIMULATION WORKS

Spinal cord stimulation, or neurostimulation, sends a series of electrical pulses (signals) to the spinal cord which interferes with and then reduces any pain signals you have in that particular area.

Initially, you’ll be evaluated to see if you’re a candidate for spinal cord stimulation. During an outpatient trial of 5-7 days, Chronic Pain Relief Center will implant a temporary electrode through the skin to see if stimulation can minimize your pain. While similar to an epidural injection, this procedure differs in that instead of putting steroid into the epidural space, a small wire electrode is placed instead.

The spinal stimulator lead is a soft, insulated wire with electrical leads. A needle is used to guide this wire, which is only the size of a human hair, into the epidural space. This procedure is performed with the fluoroscopic guidance of a live X-ray to help precisely target and place the device during your procedure. An attached stimulating device sends the pulses to interfere with the pain signaling pathway. Most patients experience nothing more than a mild tingling sensation.

If the procedure does reduce your pain, Chronic Pain Relief Center can implant a permanent pulse generator under your skin in a short outpatient procedure. In our commitment to provide the best options for patients, we use wireless devices with our spinal cord stimulators to control the implant. This procedure provides a high level of comfort for the patient without the need for medication and the subsequent medication related side effects.

CONDITIONS TREATED WITH SPINAL CORD STIMULATION :

Spinal cord stimulation through Chronic Pain Relief Center is a common treatment for severe, chronic pain caused by a variety of conditions. These conditions include:

Lumbar degenerative disc disease
Lumbar radicular pain
Bulging disc
Failed back surgery syndrome
Sciatica or lumbar radiculitis
Cervical degenerative disc disease
Cervical radicular pain
Cervical spinal stenosis

Knee osteoarthritis (OA) and degeneration
Complex regional pain syndrome
Central sensitization
Nerve root compression
Peripheral neuropathy
Neuropathic pain (pain marked by burning, tingling or numbness)
Little or no relief from surgery, pain medications, nerve blocks or physical therapy
Chronic pain in your back, arms or legs that has lasted at least six months