Spinal cord stimulation is an advanced neuromodulation therapy designed for patients with chronic pain conditions that have not responded adequately to more conservative treatments, including medication management, physical therapy, and less invasive interventional procedures. The therapy works by delivering mild electrical impulses to the spinal cord through a small device implanted beneath the skin, which modifies or interrupts pain signals before they reach the brain. Rather than eliminating the source of pain, spinal cord stimulation changes the way the brain perceives pain signals, often replacing the sensation of pain with a mild tingling or, with newer high-frequency and burst stimulation technologies, providing relief without any perceptible sensation at all. Common conditions treated with spinal cord stimulation include failed back surgery syndrome, complex regional pain syndrome, chronic radiculopathy, peripheral neuropathy, and certain types of refractory angina and peripheral vascular disease-related pain. One of the most important advantages of spinal cord stimulation is that it is a reversible therapy — the system can be adjusted, reprogrammed, or removed entirely if a patient’s needs change. Additionally, the process begins with a temporary trial period, typically lasting five to seven days, during which a temporary lead is placed to allow you to evaluate the therapy’s effectiveness in your daily life before committing to permanent implantation. Dr. Webb has specialized training in spinal cord stimulation and works with patients throughout Baldwin County, Mobile County, and the Florida Panhandle to determine whether this therapy may be an appropriate option for their chronic pain condition.