Treatments

Spinal cord stimulation has been used in this country for over 30 years. It is a technique that has been proven to be useful for pain in the trunk, extremities, and head. The most classic use for spinal cord stimulation is for people who have had back surgery or neck surgery and did not have pain relief following the surgery, the classic “postlaminectomy syndrome.”

Spinal cord stimulation is done in 2 stages. The 1st stage is a test. Through a needle, the electrode is placed in the appropriate area, and the patient tries the stimulation for 2-7 days. During that time, changes are made with the electrical stimulation to ensure that the patient has the maximum pain relief possible. After the trial period, the patient will know whether or not this modality is for them. Overall, the majority of patients find this extremely useful.