What Is Spinal Cord Stimulation?
Chronic pain can quietly redefine your life. At DFW Sports Medicine, Dr. Rathna Nuti and her team help patients regain movement and comfort with thoughtful, science-backed solutions that help them move freely again. Spinal cord stimulation (SCS) is a medical treatment that uses a small pain management device to deliver mild electrical pulses to the spinal cord. These pulses block pain signals from reaching the brain. The device is called a spinal cord stimulator and is placed under the skin by a specialist. This treatment is often used for patients who suffer from long-term pain. It may help those living with sciatica nerve pain, back pain, and other types of nerve pain management issues. To find out if this therapy may be right for you, schedule a consultation at our McKinney, Frisco, or Lewisville, TX practice today.
How Does Spinal Cord Stimulation Work for Chronic Pain?
SCS therapy starts with a careful evaluation by Dr. Nuti, who will create a custom plan based on your symptoms, medical history, and treatment goals. The process begins with a trial period. A temporary device is placed near the spinal cord. Thin wires are guided through a needle to send gentle pulses. These pulses interrupt pain signals before they reach the brain. If the trial helps reduce pain, a permanent device may be implanted during a short outpatient procedure. Our goal is to deliver relief without relying on long-term medication. Patients are supported throughout the entire process with guidance, monitoring, and education to make the most of the treatment.
What Are the Benefits of Spinal Cord Stimulation?
Pain can keep you from doing the things you enjoy and affect your quality of life. Spinal cord stimulation at DFW Sports Medicine may help restore comfort with fewer side effects than many traditional treatments. Benefits of spinal cord stimulators for back pain and related conditions include:
- Reduces chronic back, leg, and sciatic nerve pain
- Lowers the need for pain medications
- Improves sleep and daily movement
- Reversible and adjustable treatment option
- Helps those who have not found relief with other therapies
- Can be effective for failed back surgery syndrome
- Increases physical function over time
DFW Sports Medicine Reviews
Thanks to Dr. Nuti my back pain is no more! She is very knowledgeable and Listened to me. She didn’t ignore my complaints and didn’t give up on finding a solution to my continuous pain.
I am a family physician and have had the privilege of seeing Dr. Nuti for myself and several members of our family. The care has been exceptional every time. She is extremely knowledgeable in sports medicine and takes the time to explain things in a way that’s easy to understand. She has excellent bedside manners—listens carefully, answers all our questions patiently, and makes everyone feel comfortable. I highly recommend her!
Dr Nuti has been a true Godsend. When my son got injured during a soccer game, she immediately got him into her clinic without any delays and took care of him promptly. She is a thorough professional and an excellent physician. She is very flexible with her schedule and has been very accomodative in getting appts. I would recommend her to anyone who is looking for a physician who is truly caring and treats you at the right time!
Dr. Nuti is a pleasure to work with. She is prompt and thorough. Her bedside manners are exceptional. Her scheduling and reaching her is very easy. I get the clinic notes and referrals on the same day to access. Will recommend her to anyone looking for sports medicine and pain management.
Dr. Nuti is an amazing doctor. She has attentive, knowledgeable, and really cares about her patients. I’ve never felt more comfortable and cared for as a patient.
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Start Healing with Personalized Pain Relief
Studies show spinal cord stimulation can be effective for sciatica, reducing pain by more than 50% in many patients who meet treatment criteria. The DFW Sports Medicine team focuses on advanced injury, pain care, and wellness. With personalized treatment and leading technologies, like SCS therapy, our team delivers trusted care in a warm and professional setting. Call us in McKinney, Frisco, or Lewisville, TX today to book an appointment and explore how spinal cord stimulation works for chronic pain.