Pain Management

Doctors will typically recommend physical and/or occupational therapy as an initial treatment option for neuropathic pain.

Rechargeable spinal cord stimulators work similarly to traditional SCS devices, but with rechargeable batteries that can last several years longer.

The specifics of recharging a rechargeable spinal cord stimulator will vary based on the specific device and how the device is used. Here is a general idea of how recharging works.

Patients can return home soon after a trial spinal cord stimulator procedure. Getting used to the new device may cause some level of discomfort and uneasiness.

Recovery after a spinal cord stimulator implant depends on appropriate patient selection, the patient's general health, and how closely the care instructions are followed.

The risks of rechargeable spinal cord stimulation are similar to traditional SCS and include procedure risks such as infection and cerebrospinal fluid leak.

Most patients with chronic pain who qualify for a spinal cord stimulator report a 50 to 70% reduction in their pain.

Learn how a spinal cord stimulator implant uses electric pulses to help block pain signals to the brain.

This video details the process of spinal cord stimulation and demonstrates how electrical current is used to relieve chronic neck pain.

A major difference between the spinal cord stimulation procedure and the trial process is the implantation of the generator under the skin.