SCS and Psychological Readiness

Your Pain Is Real

First, we want you to know something important.

Your pain is real.

When you have been living with pain for a long time, you may start to wonder: "Is it all in my head?" or "Am I not trying hard enough?" Some of you may have even been told by others, "It can't hurt that much."

Chronic pain occurs because the nervous system itself has changed. This may not always show clearly on imaging tests, but it is a scientifically proven phenomenon. No one is questioning what you are experiencing.

On this page, we explain how pain and your mental state are scientifically connected. This is absolutely not about saying your pain is "just a mental problem." It is about helping you get the maximum benefit from SCS treatment.