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It's been around for decades, but with doctors moving away from the use of painkillers, newer, technically improved devices are in demand for patients suffering from chronic back pain. >> i think spinal cord stimulation is an excellent option especially for people who failed other therapies. >> reporter: because it is experimental, maria got hers for free. but many are concerned that $35,000 is a lot to pay for a surgery which, like any surgery, comes with risks. and some experts said there are serious questions about the effectiveness in the long term. some doctors believe the pain relief may...

But with doctors moving away from the use of painkillers, newer, technically improved devices are in demand for patients suffering from chronic back pain. >> i think spinal cord stimulation is an excellent option especially for people who failed other therapies. >> reporter: because it is experimental, maria got hers for free. but many are concerned that $35,000 is a lot to pay for a surgery which, like any surgery, comes with risks. and some experts said there are serious questions about the effectiveness in the long term. some doctors believe the pain relief maybe a powerful placebo effect. ...