Understanding Your Results

Why don’t I qualify?

Your assessment results indicate the Boston Scientific's chronic pain management therapy, Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS), aren't right for you at this time. But that doesn't mean relief isn't possible!

Start your path to pain relief by finding a pain management specialist near you.

Time Parameters

Your pain — while impactful to your life — may not meet the definition of chronic pain yet, which typically means experiencing symptoms for at least 6 months.

If your pain continues even with treatment, you may wish to retake the Pain Quiz or speak to your doctor about Spinal Cord Stimulation or other therapy options.

Strength Criteria

Your reported pain level is starting to impact your life, but it's not high enough yet for you to consider these treatment options. For Boston Scientific's chronic pain therapy Spinal Cord Stimulation to be effective, patients need to experience an average pain level of 5 – Distracting.

What's next?

Although the Spinal Cord Stimulation therapy from Boston Scientific may not be right for you at this time, we encourage you to continue exploring pain management options with your healthcare provider. Remember: Relief is possible. You just need to determine the path that’s best for you.

If you have questions, please contact us at: RelieveMyPain@bsci.com