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She previously failed acetaminophen, NSAIDs, gabapentinoids, muscle relaxants, and opioids, as well as multiple interventional procedures including epidural steroid injections, medial branch blocks, radiofrequency ablation, and sacroiliac joint injections. The patient underwent an SCS trial using the Biotronik Prospera system with multiphase stimulation, achieving approximately 60% pain relief and marked functional improvement. She subsequently received a permanent SCS implant, reporting >90% sustained pain reduction. She was able to discontinue opioid therapy entirely. At >9-month follow-up, she continued to experience durable benefit, had lost more than 35 pounds, increased physical activity, and returned to independent function.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n This case highlights the effectiveness of SCS as a treatment option for chronic nonsurgical back pain, demonstrating not only substantial pain reduction but also improved function, weight loss, medication reduction, and overall quality of life. 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