Is there a way to test if spinal cord stimulation will work for me?

The first step is your visit with a Southwest pain specialist. If your pain specialist believes spinal cord stimulation might be a good option for you, you can take a test drive, which consists of:

1. A minor reversible outpatient procedure, similar to an epidural, to place stimulation leads, which are connected to an external trial system.
2. Customizing the therapy with an easy-to-use  remote control which allows you to adjust your therapy to meet your pain needs.
3. Keeping a journal over the three- to seven-day trial period to evaluate the therapy

During the trial, the amount of pain reduction you experience with the Precision System can vary based on the following:

• Complexity and location of your pain.
• Type of pain signal.
• Ability to program the system optimally for your condition.
• Your commitment to the process

Your pain specialist will review the results of the trial run with you in determining whether long-term therapy would be helpful.

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