I have 2 scs implants (one for lower extremities, one for upper extremities) and love them both. Had them for 6 months now, and they provide a lot of comfort to my nerve pain. It really is true, though, that is NOT a cure, but a form of therapy. You will still have the same limitations on yourself and still get flare-ups. On the negative (for me) is that the 2 battery implants puts added pressure on my lower back. Overall, I'm happy with them