Find Out If Spinal Cord Stimulation Is Right for You
If you are living with ongoing back or nerve pain, you may be wondering:
Am I a candidate for a spinal cord stimulator?
At Medway Pain Center in El Paso, TX, we help patients understand if this advanced treatment is the right fit for their condition.
A spinal cord stimulator (SCS) is a small device placed near the spine that helps reduce pain by changing how pain signals reach the brain.
It is often used when other treatments have not provided enough relief.
Failed back surgery syndrome (post-laminectomy syndrome) and Chronic back or leg pain.
Nerve-related pain (neuropathic pain) that has lasted for months or years.
Pain that has not improved with
medications or injections over significant periods.
Pain is affecting your daily life or ability to work
You rely heavily on pain medications
You want to avoid more surgery
You have tried other treatments without success
Spinal cord stimulation may not be right for everyone. We will carefully evaluate your condition before making a recommendation.
“Every patient’s pain profile is unique. Our rigorous evaluation process ensures that we only recommend SCS to those with the highest probability of success.”
One of the biggest advantages of spinal cord stimulation: You can try it first
Temporary trial placement
You test how much relief you get
You decide if you want to move forward
At Medway Pain Center, we take a careful and personalized approach to ensure optimal outcomes for every patient we treat.
Choosing the right patients for spinal cord stimulation is important.
At Medway Pain Center:
Yes, spinal cord stimulation is usually considered after other treatments have not worked.
We will evaluate your symptoms and history to determine this.
Yes, most patients complete a trial before permanent placement.
If it does not provide enough relief, you are not required to move forward.
You do not have to continue living with chronic pain.
Ask if you are a candidate for a Spinal Cord Stimulator in El Paso