Advanced Chronic Pain Relief Available Locally
Spinal cord stimulation may help patients with chronic back, leg, and nerve pain. Many insurance plans accepted.
Why Consider Spinal Cord Stimulation?
Spinal cord stimulation, also called SCS, may be an option when chronic pain has not improved enough with medication, injections, physical therapy, or other conservative treatments. Patients often consider SCS because it offers:
- Minimally invasive outpatient treatment
- A trial period before permanent implantation
- Potential relief from chronic back, leg, or nerve pain
- Full Body MRI Conditional (Full body MRI scans are possible under specific manufacturer guidelines and safety conditions)
- Coverage by many insurance plans for eligible patients
- A personalized treatment plan based on your condition
What conditions can Spinal Cord Stimulation Treat?
Our physician's are dedicated to diagnosing the source of your pain and coming up with a treatment plan tailored to you. SCS therapy is most commonly used to treat chronic back, leg, or nerve pain for the following conditions:
- Diabetic Neuropathic Pain
- Failed Back Surgery Syndrome
- Degenerative Disk Disease (DDD)
- Radicular pain syndrome or radiculopathies resulting in pain secondary to FBSS or herniated disk
- Postlaminectomy pain
- Unsuccessful disk surgery
- Peripheral causalgia
- Epidural fibrosis
- Arachnoiditis or lumbar adhesive arachnoiditis
- Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS), Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD), or causalgia
What is Spinal Cord Stimulation? |
Spinal cord stimulation is delivered with a small spinal cord stimulator—similar to a pacemaker—that is implanted under the skin. The neurostimulator delivers mild electrical pulses to your spine, causing a tingling sensation in the area of your chronic pain. Spine Pain Diagnostics Associates now offers MRI-compatible neurostimulators.
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How does it work? |
Spinal cord stimulation provides pain relief by modifying the pain messages before they reach the brain. The neurostimulator sends out mild electrical pulses that reach the brain faster than the pain signal can arrive. In other words, it outsmarts your back and leg pain. Instead of feeling pain, you feel a tingling sensation.
You can adjust the strength and location of stimulation using a handheld programmer. For example, you can regulate different levels of stimulation at different times of the day or for various activities, such as walking, sleeping, or sitting. |
Meet Your Physician
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Dr. Vijay Singh is a board-certified interventional pain physician and Medical Director of Spine Pain Diagnostics Associates. Since 1989, he has provided advanced pain management care to patients in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula and Wisconsin, and he has offered spinal cord stimulation therapy since 1995.
His background in anesthesiology, pain medicine, clinical research, and interventional procedures helps him evaluate complex spine and chronic pain conditions, including patients who may be candidates for spinal cord stimulation. Dr. Singh has authored or contributed to more than 130 peer-reviewed scientific papers, textbooks, and clinical guidelines. He has also held leadership roles with the American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians and received national recognition for his work in interventional pain medicine. |
Patient Testimonial: Dan's Story
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Dan, Spinal Cord Stimulation Patient
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After years of living with back and leg pain that began during military service, Dan was looking for lasting relief. The VA and other hospitals recommended Spine Pain Diagnostics in Niagara, where Dan met with Dr. Singh to discuss spinal cord stimulation as a potential minimally invasive treatment option.'
Following the outpatient procedure, Dan noticed relief right away. “Once he hit that button, it was immediate relief,” Dan shared. After eight to ten years without that level of comfort, the change felt significant. With reduced leg pain and improved flexibility, Dan is now able to spend more time enjoying hobbies and everyday activities. He described the difference simply: “I don’t even feel pain in my leg at all.” |
Insurance and Coverage
Insurance questions? We are here to help! Many Medicare and commercial insurance plans cover spinal cord stimulation for eligible patients. Our staff can help review your benefits and guide you through the process.
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