This pain management technology avoids the ingestion of large amounts of oral medication to address chronic pain. The SCS system works to interrupt pain impulses before they reach the brain to help patients manage their pain. Some patients say SCS feels like a gentle fluttering sensation that replaces the pain. The term some would choose is “relief”.
About the Author : Dr. Wayne Kelley Jr. M.D.
An Orthopaedic Surgeon in Macon, Georgia (GA), specializes in conditions of the neck and back with particular interests in the cervical portion of the spine. He is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and his professional memberships include the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the North American Spine Society, Spine Summit Conference Committee, and The Society of Lateral Access Surgery.