Advanced Pain Management
Regain Control of Your Life with Spinal Cord Stimulation
Patients from Westlake, LA are seen at our Port Arthur office. A minimally invasive therapy that uses electrical impulses to interrupt chronic pain signals, providing relief from back, leg, and nerve pain.
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Advanced Pain Management
Patients from Westlake, LA are seen at our Port Arthur office. A minimally invasive therapy that uses electrical impulses to interrupt chronic pain signals, providing relief from back, leg, and nerve pain.
Book Your Appointment Today
Patients from Westlake, LA are seen at our Port Arthur office located at 3300 Jimmy Johnson Blvd, Suite #130, 48 miles away.
What Is Spinal Cord Stimulation?
Spinal cord stimulation (SCS) is a advanced pain management therapy that uses a small implanted device to deliver mild electrical pulses to the spinal cord. These pulses interrupt pain signals before they reach the brain, replacing the sensation of pain with a gentle tingling feeling. SCS is particularly effective for chronic back pain, nerve pain, failed back surgery syndrome, and complex regional pain syndrome. The procedure is reversible and can be customized to each patient's specific pain patterns.
What Is Spinal Cord Stimulation?
Spinal cord stimulation (SCS) is a advanced pain management therapy that uses a small implanted device to deliver mild electrical pulses to the spinal cord. These pulses interrupt pain signals before they reach the brain, replacing the sensation of pain with a gentle tingling feeling. SCS is particularly effective for chronic back pain, nerve pain, failed back surgery syndrome, and complex regional pain syndrome. The procedure is reversible and can be customized to each patient's specific pain patterns.
Who It's For
Who Can Benefit from Spinal Cord Stimulation?
Spinal cord stimulation is designed for individuals with chronic pain that has not responded to more conservative treatments such as physical therapy, medications, or injections. It offers an alternative to long-term opioid use and can significantly improve quality of life.
Individuals with Chronic Back Pain
For patients with persistent back pain that has not improved with other treatments, spinal cord stimulation may provide substantial relief by interrupting pain signals at the spinal level.
Patients with Nerve Pain in the Extremities
Neuropathic pain conditions such as diabetic neuropathy or peripheral neuropathy can be difficult to treat. SCS targets these nerve pathways to reduce burning, tingling, and shooting pain.
Individuals with Failed Back Surgery Syndrome
Some patients continue to experience pain even after back surgery. SCS offers a minimally invasive option that can help manage persistent post-surgical pain.
Patients Seeking an Alternative to Opioid Medications
For individuals looking to reduce or eliminate their reliance on pain medications, SCS provides a drug-free approach to chronic pain management.
Common Symptoms
Spinal Cord Stimulation for Patients with Chronic Pain
Chronic pain affects every aspect of life — from sleep and work to relationships and mental health. For patients who have not found relief with other approaches, spinal cord stimulation offers a proven, reversible option.
Chronic back pain lasting more than 6 monthsBurning, shooting, or stabbing nerve painPain after back surgery that has not resolvedPain that limits daily activities and mobilityPain that has not responded to medicationsComplex regional pain syndrome (CRPS)Before a permanent implant, patients undergo a trial period where a temporary stimulator is placed to evaluate effectiveness. This allows patients to experience the therapy and confirm it provides meaningful pain relief before committing to the permanent implant.
The permanent implant involves placing a small pulse generator under the skin and thin wires (leads) near the spinal cord. The device is programmed to match your specific pain patterns, and adjustments can be made as needed using a remote control.
If you're experiencing any of these symptoms, schedule a consultation now →
Are You a Candidate for SCS?
If you answer "yes" to any of these questions, you may be a candidate for this treatment.
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How long have you had moderate to severe back pain?
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