“We see many chronic pain patients have a dramatic improvement in pain relief, increased activity and a more enjoyable lifestyle with the use of spinal cord stimulation (SCS),” says Robert. B. Wilson, MD, board certified pain medicine physician and medical director of Piedmont Interventional Pain Care (PIPC). “This minimally invasive approach helps reduce – or even eliminate – the need for pain medicine,” he says.
William Morris, a veteran drafted in 1972, is featured in the video below. His military career took a toll on his body over the years. The stresses to his back and joints, combined with the natural degenerative effects of aging on the spine, made it increasingly difficult for him to do even simple daily activities without pain. “It is our mission to help those in pain – especially those who serve or have served in the military,” Dr. Wilson continued. “Our relationship with the local VA Hospital makes it easier for veterans to get the help the need for chronic pain – and that is truly an honor to serve those, like Mr. Morris, who have served all of us.”
Spinal Cord Stimulation, or SCS, may offer hope for many of the estimated 100 million people who suffer from chronic pain. SCS sends electrical impulses that trigger nerve fibers along the spinal cord, masking the pain message traveling to the brain. When this happens, the painful sensation is replaced with a soothing, tingling sensation. Even many people with failed back surgeries have had success with the SCS. It is most commonly used to treat low back and lower extremity pain. Thousands of patients with severe chronic painful conditions have received relief with spinal cord stimulation.
Please watch this patient testimonial describing his experience and dramatic improvement in pain relief after receiving a spinal cord stimulator implant at Piedmont Interventional Pain Care.
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