Living with chronic back, neck, or nerve pain can feel overwhelming — especially when other treatments haven’t brought the relief you deserve. At Medici Orthopaedics & Spine, we specialize in helping patients find effective, minimally invasive solutions that restore quality of life. One of the most promising options for chronic pain management is the spinal cord stimulator (SCS) — a cutting-edge therapy that works by gently interrupting pain signals before they reach your brain.
Before committing to a permanent stimulator implant, every patient begins with what’s called a spinal stimulator trial. This short-term process allows you — and your care team — to see firsthand whether spinal stimulation provides meaningful relief from your pain. It’s an important, patient-friendly step that ensures the best possible long-term outcome.
At Medici, we know that every person’s pain story is different. That’s why we use the trial phase to carefully personalize your treatment — fine-tuning stimulation settings and evaluating how your body responds over several days. The entire process is minimally invasive, reversible, and designed for your comfort and safety.
If you’ve been living with persistent pain despite previous treatments, a spinal cord stimulator trial may be the next step toward long-term relief and renewed independence.
A spinal cord stimulator (SCS) is an advanced medical device designed to help people living with chronic pain find lasting relief — without relying on daily medications or invasive surgeries. The stimulator works by sending mild electrical impulses to the nerves along your spinal cord. These gentle signals interrupt pain messages before they reach your brain, replacing them with a light tingling sensation or even eliminating them altogether.
For many patients, this therapy brings significant, life-changing improvement in their ability to move, rest, and enjoy daily activities again.
Spinal cord stimulation can help manage a wide range of persistent pain conditions, including:
Because it targets the nerves directly, the SCS can provide relief where other treatments — like medication, physical therapy, or injections — haven’t achieved the desired results.
At Medici Orthopaedics & Spine, our spinal cord stimulator trial is designed to be personalized, comfortable, and informative — giving you a clear understanding of how well the treatment can relieve your pain before making any long-term decisions. Below is a step-by-step look at what you can expect during the trial process.
Before any procedure, our Medici specialists take the time to perform a thorough and thoughtful assessment to ensure that spinal cord stimulation is the right fit for your unique condition and goals. This evaluation may include:
This step allows our team to fully understand your pain story — not just where you hurt, but how that pain affects your daily life. By carefully assessing your overall health and prior treatments, we can determine whether an SCS trial offers the best path forward. Our approach is always tailored and patient-centered, ensuring every recommendation aligns with your comfort, safety, and desired outcomes.
If you’re a candidate for the trial, the procedure itself is quick, minimally invasive, and performed under local anesthesia. During the process:
The entire process typically takes less than one hour, and most patients go home the same day. There are no large incisions, and recovery is usually minimal — just mild soreness at the lead insertion site.
This careful placement process ensures that the stimulation targets the exact nerves responsible for your pain, setting the stage for an accurate, meaningful trial period.
Once your temporary stimulator is in place, you’ll head home to begin the trial phase, which usually lasts between five and seven days. During this time:
This at-home period is where you’ll begin to notice how the therapy fits into your life. Many patients experience substantial relief within days — often describing a sense of freedom and comfort they haven’t felt in years.
After your trial period ends, the temporary leads are gently removed in a simple, in-office process that takes only a few minutes. There’s no recovery time needed, and patients can typically return to normal activity immediately.
Your Medici care team will then sit down with you to review your trial results, including your pain journal, daily experiences, and overall feedback. If you experienced a 50% or greater reduction in pain, improved sleep, or better ability to perform everyday activities, a permanent spinal cord stimulator implantation may be recommended as the next step.
Even if the trial doesn’t meet your expectations, you’ve gained valuable insight into your pain and how your body responds to advanced neuromodulation therapy — helping us continue to tailor your care plan moving forward.
Choosing a spinal cord stimulator trial offers several key advantages for patients seeking a safe, evidence-based approach to managing chronic pain.
The spinal stimulator trial represents hope and possibility for patients who have struggled with chronic pain for years. It’s your chance to explore an advanced, minimally invasive treatment under the guidance of a team that’s fully dedicated to your healing.
If you’ve been living with chronic pain that limits your ability to move, sleep, or enjoy the activities you love, remember — you don’t have to live with chronic pain, and you don’t have to jump straight into surgery. The spinal stimulator trial is a safe, temporary, and empowering way to discover whether advanced spinal stimulation therapy can help you reclaim comfort, mobility, and quality of life.
At Medici Orthopaedics & Spine, we’re committed to helping you find lasting relief using the least invasive, most effective treatments available today. Led by Dr. Sonny Dosanjh, M.D., our multidisciplinary team combines expertise in interventional spine care, regenerative medicine, physical therapy, and minimally invasive surgery to restore your health and independence — safely and compassionately.
If you’ve been struggling with chronic back, neck, or nerve pain and want to explore advanced, minimally invasive solutions, we invite you to reach out today.
📞 Call us at 1-844-328-4624 or visit mediciortho.com to schedule your consultation at one of our convenient Georgia locations:
📍 Marietta Surgery Center
792 Church Street, Unit 101
Marietta, GA 30060
Phone: (470) 795-8398
📍 Snellville Surgery Center
2220 Wisteria Drive, Unit 100
Snellville, GA 30078
Phone: (470) 795-8398
📍 Kennesaw Clinic
2911 George Busbee Parkway, Suite 50
Kennesaw, GA 30144
Phone: (770) 545-6404
📍 Snellville Clinic
2220 Wisteria Drive, Unit 101
Snellville, GA 30078
Phone: (470) 645-9297
📍 Buckhead PM&R
3200 Downwood Circle NW, Suite 520
Atlanta, GA 30327
Phone: (770) 872-7549
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