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Spinal Cord Stimulation for Back Pain in RSM, Southern Orange County, CA

Effective and Minimally-Invasive Spinal Cord Stimulation Treatment Near You

If you are experiencing low back pain, neck pain, or persistent pain after your surgery, or any other form of chronic pain that hinders your ability to embrace life fully, it can be incredibly frustrating. When conventional treatments fail to provide relief, and your pain continues to impact your daily activities, a spinal cord stimulation could help.

At Maasumi Headache & Spine Care, we offer spinal cord stimulation, a groundbreaking medical device that revolutionized pain management, helping you with stubborn, long-term pain. Our spinal cord stimulation delivers electrical impulses to the specific regions of the spinal cord responsible for pain, effectively disrupting the transmission of pain signals to the brain. It provides pain relief by inhibiting the brain's ability to perceive pain in the stimulated areas.

Am I a Candidate for a Spinal Nerve Stimulator?

Am I a Candidate for a Spinal Cord Stimulator?

Spinal cord stimulation is suitable for those:

  • Who have had previous surgery with persistent pain
  • Having Nerve injuries caused by previous surgery or trauma
  • With peripheral vascular disease or angina (ischemic heart disease)
  • Experiencing complex regional pain syndromes (causalgia, neuropathic pain, reflex sympathetic dystrophy)

Besides, spinal cord stimulation can help treat pain caused by:

  • Multiple sclerosis
  • Spinal cord injury
  • Sciatica
  • Failed back surgery syndrome
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What Types of Spinal Cord Stimulation Devices Are Available?

Spinal cord stimulator comes in three types, including:

  • Conventional Implantable Pulse Generator (IPG): A battery-operated spinal cord stimulator with low electrical output is recommended for people with pain in just one body part. The battery needs to be replaced once it runs out.
  • Rechargeable Implantable Pulse Generator: It comes with a rechargeable battery (meaning it can give more electrical output). It remains a good choice for people with pain in one or both legs or lower back.
  • Radiofrequency Stimulator: It works like a rechargeable IPG but uses a battery outside the body.

Benefits of Spinal Cord Stimulation

Spinal cord stimulation offers numerous benefits:

  • Better Alternative: It provides an effective solution to other treatment methods for unresponsive pain. When conventional approaches fail, spinal cord stimulation serves as a viable alternative.
  • Addresses Various Pain Thresholds: It addresses a wide range of pain conditions, including nerve pain, heart-related chest pain, and spine or back pain.
  • Reduces Reliance on Pain Medications: Chronic pain often necessitates the use of opioid-based painkillers, which come with various side effects and risks. By diminishing pain levels, spinal cord stimulation enables individuals to decrease their pain medication dosage, frequency, or both.
  • Allows for a Trial: Typically, spinal cord stimulation involves a trial phase, providing an opportunity to assess its effectiveness. If the trial proves unsuccessful, the procedure can be reversed without surgery. So, you can check how it works for your pain relief before committing to major surgery.
What to Expect During Spinal Nerve Stimulator?

What to Expect During Spinal Cord Stimulation?

Our spinal cord stimulation procedure has two steps, including:

  • Trial Procedure: It involves placing a temporary device. Once the treatment area is anesthetized, our surgeon will make one incision in your lower back. Utilizing fluoroscopy (a type of X-ray), our surgeon will carefully insert the electrodes into the epidural space of your spine. The battery will be positioned outside the body, usually on a belt you wear around your waist. For one week after placing the electrodes, you will assess the device's effectiveness in reducing pain. The trial is considered successful if you experience a 50% or more significant reduction in pain level. You will be recommended for a permanent implantation if a trial procedure is successful.
  • Permanent Implantation: It involves placing the generator beneath the skin and replacing the trial electrodes with sterile electrodes secured with sutures. After administering local anesthesia, our surgeon will make two incisions - one to hold the generator (usually along your lower abdomen or buttocks) and another along your spine to insert the permanent electrodes. Then, fluoroscopy is used to guide the placement of the electrodes. Our surgeon will close the incisions once the electrodes and generator are connected and functioning correctly.

Why Choose Maasumi Headache & Spine Care for Spinal Cord Stimulation?

At Maasumi Headache & Spine Care, we proudly offer spinal cord stimulation for comprehensive and effective spine pain management. Our board-certified neurologist and interventional pain management physician, Dr. KC Maasumi MD, MS, excels in the latest spinal cord stimulation technology advancements. Our leading-edge approach and individualized treatment plans address your unique pain relief goals, ensuring that you receive optimal care to help you get back to enjoying life.

Here is why we stand out to be the best for a spinal cord stimulation:

  • Get Seen Quickly: Our quick appointments will ensure you will be seen quickly, minimizing unnecessary waiting time.
  • State-of-the-Art Office: We have a supportive and comfortable treatment environment featuring advanced technology and equipment, assuring high-quality care.
  • Convenient Location: Our convenient location in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, ensures ease of access for anyone and everyone seeking top-notch healthcare.
  • Insurance Accepted: We accept major health insurance plans, such as Medicare, Self-Pay, Cigna PPO, and Blue Cross or BlueShield of California PPO, to help you make payments effortlessly at your own pace.
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FAQs

It can treat chronic back and leg pain, pain resulting from swelling and inflammation of the tissues covering the spinal cord and brain, and back pain that does not affect the upper body or arms.

As you will be anesthetized before the procedure, you won't perceive the pain except a pinching or tingling sensation when placing electrodes or leads.

This procedure typically takes 1-2 hours and is usually performed on an outpatient basis.

It is covered by health insurance under some conditions. For example, you will only be covered for spinal cord stimulation if other treatments do not work. Medicare will pay 80% of your treatment costs.

While it can treat various pain conditions, your pain management physician will determine whether or not you can benefit from spinal cord stimulation.

Serving Areas: Rancho Santa Margarita (RSM), Trabuco Canyon, Mission Viejo, Foothill Ranch, Lake Forest, Las Flores, Coto de Caza, Portola HIlls, and Southern Orange County, CA

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Embrace a Pain-Free Life with Our Spinal Cord Stimulation

Are you tired of managing your chronic pain and looking for a simple yet lasting solution? Reach out to Maasumi Headache & Spine Care in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA. We offer best-in-class spinal cord stimulation to alleviate your pain and improve your quality of life. Contact us today if you are looking for the best spinal cord stimulation doctor near you.

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