Not all conditions can be solved by SCS, of course, but there are quite a few for which the pain can be dramatically reduced by the treatment. Spinal cord stimulation has been successfully used to treat a variety of conditions, such as the following 1:
If your back pain is causing you significant distress, has persisted after repeated back surgeries, and cannot be managed well by standard medications and spinal treatments, your condition may be treatable by spinal cord stimulation. Discuss this option with your physician to determine whether or not you’re a good candidate for the procedure.