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Spinal cord stimulation is a treatment that helps reduce chronic pain by sending mild signals to the nerves in your spine. These signals change how your brain feels pain.
What Is Spinal Cord Stimulation?
Spinal cord stimulation (SCS) is a treatment for people with long-term pain that has not improved with other options.
It uses a small device placed near the spine to help control pain signals.
How Does It Work?
Pain travels from your body to your brain through nerves.
The spinal cord stimulator:
- Sends mild electrical signals
- Changes how pain signals are felt
- Helps reduce the feeling of pain
Many patients feel less pain and more comfort.
What Conditions Can It Help?
SCS may help with:
- Chronic back pain
- Leg pain (sciatica)
- Failed back surgery syndrome
- Nerve pain (neuropathy)
- CRPS
Is It a Permanent Device?
Before placing a permanent device, patients usually go through a trial period.
This helps:
- See if it works for you
- Make sure you get good pain relief
When Should You Consider SCS?
You may consider SCS if:
- Pain is ongoing
- Other treatments have not worked
- You want to avoid more surgery
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