Spinal Cord Stimulation

Spinal cord stimulation (SCS) is a type of neurostimulation therapy in which mild electrical pulses are delivered to the nerves along the spinal column in order to interfere with or block nerve activity and minimize the sensation of pain reaching the brain. This method has been proven to be effective for those suffering from chronic pain in the neck, back, arms and legs.

Spinal cord stimulation therapy devices consist of a system of parts that work together to manage pain. During an SCS procedure, a small device is implanted near the spine that generates pulses – similar to a cardiac pacemaker – to a thin wire component called a lead. The lead then delivers the pulses to the nerves along the spinal cord, which modify the pain signals as they travel to different parts of the brain and change the way the body perceives pain. Successful SCS therapy results in relief from physical pain and the suffering associated with it.