It's unfortunate that your X-rays and MRIs aren't showing a root cause for your low back pain and conservative treatment isn't helping. The nice thing about SCS technology is that you can "try before you buy", meaning that you would undergo a one-week trial before deciding whether or not to proceed with a permanent implant. I received my first implant in 2017. The technology isn't perfect, but if you can reduce your pain by at least 50% then it's a win.

The newer technology using burst stimulation is reported to provide superior pain relief, but the programming is more difficult. The system I have now (Abbott Eterna) is designed and promoted to run in burst mode, but I use it exclusively in tonic. For me, tonic mode provides better feedback on program settings and strength and helps me get better pain relief. SCS in general, however, require a commitment and some perseverance to work with your device rep and optimize settings. Even a year and a half after receiving my current system we are still tweaking programs and making improvements.