A Non-Surgical Option When Other Treatments Haven’t Worked
If you’ve been living with chronic pain that hasn’t improved with physical therapy, medications, or injections, you may feel like you’re running out of options.
But there’s a highly advanced, minimally invasive solution that many patients don’t realize is available:
👉 Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS)
At Modern Pain Solutions in Granada Hills, we specialize in neuromodulation therapies like SCS to help patients regain control of their lives—without major surgery.
What Is Spinal Cord Stimulation?
Spinal cord stimulation is an advanced pain treatment that uses a small implanted device to:
- Deliver mild electrical signals to the spinal cord
- Interrupt pain signals before they reach the brain
- Replace pain sensations with mild, controlled stimulation
Instead of masking pain with medication, SCS modifies how pain is processed by the nervous system.
What Conditions Can SCS Treat?
SCS is most commonly used for chronic nerve-related pain, including:
Failed Back Surgery Syndrome (FBSS)
Persistent pain after spine surgery
Chronic Back & Leg Pain
Especially when caused by:
- Nerve damage
- Disc issues
- Spinal degeneration
Sciatica & Radiculopathy
Radiating nerve pain into the legs or arms
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Chronic, severe nerve pain condition
Post-Injury or Personal Injury Cases
When pain persists after:
- Car accidents
- Work injuries
- Other trauma
How Spinal Cord Stimulation Works
Pain signals travel from your body to your brain through the spinal cord.
With chronic pain, these signals can become:
- Overactive
- Persistent
- Misinterpreted by the brain
SCS works by:
- Interrupting these signals
- Replacing them with mild electrical impulses
- Reducing the perception of pain
Why Patients Consider SCS
SCS is typically recommended when:
- Conservative treatments haven’t worked
- Injections provide only temporary relief
- Surgery is not desired or hasn’t helped
- Pain is significantly affecting quality of life
👉 It’s often the next step after exhausting other options.
Key Benefits of Spinal Cord Stimulation
Patients choose SCS because it offers:
- Significant pain reduction
- Reduced reliance on medications
- Minimally invasive approach
- Adjustable and customizable therapy
- Reversible treatment option
Many patients experience improved:
- Mobility
- Sleep
- Daily function
- Overall quality of life
What Makes SCS Different from Other Treatments?
| Traditional Treatments | Spinal Cord Stimulation |
| Medications mask pain | Alters pain signals |
| Injections reduce inflammation | Targets nerve pathways |
| Surgery alters structure | Non-destructive & reversible |
| Temporary relief | Long-term management option |
The SCS Process (Overview)
Spinal cord stimulation is done in two stages:
1. Trial Phase
A temporary device is placed to test effectiveness.
2. Permanent Implant
If the trial is successful, a small device is implanted under the skin for long-term use.
👉 (We’ll break this down in detail in the next blog)
Who Is a Candidate for SCS?
You are likely a strong candidate if :
- You’ve had chronic pain for 3+ months
- Pain is nerve-related (burning, tingling, radiating)
- Other treatments have failed
- You want to avoid or delay surgery
- Pain is impacting your daily life
A full evaluation is required to determine eligibility.
SCS for Personal Injury Patients
For PI patients, spinal cord stimulation is often recommended when:
- Pain persists despite comprehensive treatment
- There is documented nerve involvement
- Function remains significantly limited
It can play a role in:
- Long-term recovery planning
- Improving quality of life
- Providing objective, advanced treatment documentation
We serve patients across:
- Granada Hills
- Northridge
- Porter Ranch
- Sylmar
- North Hills
- Mission Hills
Q&A: Spinal Cord Stimulation
Q: Is spinal cord stimulation safe?
Yes. It is FDA-approved and widely used for chronic pain management.
Q: Will I feel the device?
Most patients adjust quickly and only notice mild stimulation, if any.
Q: Can I control the settings?
Yes. Patients can adjust the level of stimulation with a handheld device.
Q: What if it doesn’t work?
That’s why the trial phase is done first—so you can test it before committing.
Q: Is it permanent?
No. The system can be removed if needed.
When to Consider the Next Step
If you’ve tried multiple treatments without lasting relief,it’s time to consider a more advanced treatment approach.
At Modern Pain Solutions, we offer cutting-edge therapies like spinal cord stimulation to help patients move beyond chronic pain.
📍 Modern Pain Solutions
10700 Balboa Blvd, Suite 102
Granada Hills, CA 91344
📞 (818) 826-4145
🌐 https://modernpainsolutions.com/
📅 Request Appointment: https://modernpainsolutions.com/appointments/
