Spinal Cord Stimulation for Diabetic Neuropathy Pain
 

A New Path to Relief from Diabetic Nerve Pain 

Ogden Clinic's pain management specialist (Dr. Andy Coles) and PM&R physicians (Dr. Timothy Houden, and Dr. Michael Wright) offer advanced spinal cord stimulation therapy, a proven option for chronic nerve pain when other treatments haven’t worked.

Diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) can cause:

• Burning or shooting pain
• Tingling or numbness in your feet
• Difficulty walking or sleeping

What Is Spinal Cord Stimulation?

Spinal cord stimulation (SCS) is an advanced treatment for chronic nerve pain caused by diabetic peripheral neuropathy. It uses small electrical signals delivered near the spine to interrupt pain signals before they reach the brain. 

Who Is This For?

You may benefit from SCS if you:

• Have diabetic neuropathy in your feet or legs 
• Experience burning, tingling, or shooting pain 
• Have not found relief with medications or other treatments 
• Want to reduce reliance on pain medications 

Benefits of Treatment

• Significant pain reduction (often 50% or more) 
• Improved sleep and daily function 
• Reduced need for medications 
• Minimally invasive outpatient procedure 
• Trial before permanent implant 

What to Expect

This therapy uses gentle electrical signals to interrupt pain signals traveling to your brain—helping your body feel relief without additional medication.

Step 1: Consultation
Meet with a pain management or PM&R specialist. This visit requires a referral, so please ask your PCP about sending you to our team.

Step 2: Trial Procedure
A temporary device is placed to test how well the therapy works for you. This is an in-office procedure that takes place at our clinic.

Step 3: Long-Term Implant
If successful, a permanent device is placed for ongoing pain relief (an in-office surgery, as well).