Ultra Low Frequency Spinal Cord Stimulation for Chronic Low Back Pain

Inclusion Criteria

• •1. Diagnosed with chronic low back pain with/without leg pain (VAS ≥60mm for back pain for the past week), which has been refractory to conservative therapy for a minimum of 3 months.
• •2. Be on no or stable pain medications, as determined by the investigator, for at least 28 days prior to the screening visit.
• •3. Is currently considered medically stable as judged by investigator.
• •4. Able to operate the SCS device (e.g., using remote control) and charge the device appropriately.
• •5. Determined to be a good surgical candidate by the investigator.
• •6. Willing to sign the Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC) approved informed consent and deemed capable of complying with the requirements of the study protocol.
• •7. Willing to stay on stable medications until implantable pulse generator (IPG) activation (i.e., from IPG implant to IPG activation, except for usual postoperative medications required following IPG insertion).
• •8. Able to comply with study requirements and attend all scheduled visits.
• •9. Eighteen (18) years of age or older.
• •10. Literate, able to speak English and able to complete questionnaires independently.