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Cervical spine stimulator for neck issues?

Neuropathy | Last Active: Dec 3, 2025 | Replies (9)

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I had a cervical spinal cord stimulator implanted 8 years ago. It works very well and there are no cons for me. That being said, most insurance plans will cover lumbar stimulators for failed back surgery syndrome but not cervical stimulators. My coverage was initially declined but my doctor made a successful appeal and my surgery was covered. I believe there is less data available on the use of spinal cord stimulation for cervical spine issues and the success rate (in terms of pain relief) is lower. Your best option might be to have a trial and see if you get any pain relief before considering the permanent implant.

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@vincescs I had a spinal cord stimulator put in in 2022 and it helps a great deal. Sometimes when my pain level goes up I have to adjust the intensity levels. All in all I am very satisfied. I doesn’t help with nerve pain as I have peripheral neuropathy from nerve damage because they waited to long to do my spinal fusion of L4L5S1 in 2006. Haven’t heard much about implantation for cervical spine pain. Try the trial and see for yourself. I did and that’s what convinced me to get one. I also have realized I’ll never be totally pain free. God Bless and good luck!