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A spinal cord stimulator is a surgically implanted device used to treat chronic pain, such as back pain. The device transmits low-level electrical signals to block pain signals from reaching the brain. Spinal cord stimulator surgery may be an option for people with chronic pain when other treatment options have failed.

Chronic pain due to muscle spasms or scar tissue can often interfere with movement, everyday activities, and quality of life. If conservative treatment approaches like stretching, exercise, and physical therapy have failed, your healthcare provider or pain specialist may recommend manipulation under anesthesia (MUA) to help reduce pain and regain range of motion.

What to Do Next if Facet Joint Injections Don’t Work

A facet joint injection is a minimally invasive procedure used to reduce facet joint pain. This pain is often caused by arthritis in the lumbar spine or cervical spine.

Chronic neck and back pain can impact the quality of life so severely that finding an effective solution for pain relief is crucial for those experiencing it. This often leads to visiting pain management specialists who have tools at their disposal to help address chronic pain. For neck or back pain, an epidural steroid injection (ESI) may be recommended.