How painful is spinal cord stimulator surgery?

Here’s the good news: SCS surgery is generally well-tolerated and far less invasive than many spinal surgeries.

Most patients describe mild post-procedure soreness around the incision sites and spine. The procedure is typically done under local anesthesia with light sedation, and:

• There's no cutting of bones or muscles
• It's done outpatient at our Ambulatory Surgery Center in Marietta
• Most people are up and walking the same day

You’ll likely feel sore for a few days, but many say the relief from chronic pain far outweighs the temporary discomfort from the surgery itself.