What is Scrambler Therapy?
Scrambler Therapy is a cutting-edge, FDA-cleared technology used to treat neuropathic and chronic pain. It works by sending gentle electrical signals to the nervous system through the skin, reprogramming how your brain perceives pain. These artificial “non-pain” messages replace the chronic pain signals your nerves have been sending, helping the brain relearn normal communication pathways.
This therapy is especially effective for nerve-related pain, where traditional medications or procedures may have failed to bring relief. Treatments are painless, drug-free, and non-surgical—and for many patients, the results are long-lasting.
Conditions Treated with Scrambler Therapy
Scrambler Therapy is an ideal treatment option for various types of chronic nerve pain, including:
- Chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN)
- Sciatica and lumbar radiculopathy
- Post-surgical nerve pain
- Postherpetic neuralgia (pain after shingles)
- Diabetic neuropathy
- Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
- Phantom limb pain
- Failed back surgery syndrome
- Chronic low back and neck pain (neuropathic in origin)
- Migraines
How Scrambler Therapy Works
During a Scrambler Therapy session, small electrode pads are placed on the skin near the painful area. A specialized device sends a series of low-level electrical signals—specifically designed to mimic normal nerve signals—to override the chronic pain signals that your body has been producing.
Each session typically lasts between 30 to 50 minutes, and most patients undergo a series of 10 to 15 sessions over two to three weeks for optimal results. The therapy is comfortable, with most patients describing it as relaxing or tingling—never painful.
Key Benefits of Scrambler Therapy
- Non-invasive and needle-free
- No medications or side effects
- Targets the nervous system’s interpretation of pain
- Reduces or eliminates pain for many patients
- Suitable even for patients with medication intolerance
- May help decrease reliance on opioids or other pain meds
- Safe to combine with other therapies or rehabilitation programs
What to Expect at Your Appointment
When you come to Eric Miller, MD for Scrambler Therapy, Dr. Miller will first perform a thorough evaluation to determine if you’re a good candidate. He’ll assess the source, location, and duration of your pain and develop a customized treatment plan.
Each session is performed right in our comfortable New Braunfels office. There’s no downtime, and most patients return to daily activities immediately after treatment.
Who Is a Candidate for Scrambler Therapy?
You may be a good candidate if:
- You’ve experienced nerve-related pain for more than three months
- You’ve tried medications or injections with little success
- You want to avoid long-term opioid use
- You have nerve damage due to surgery, injury, or disease
- You are dealing with chronic pain after cancer treatment or shingles
Even if you’ve tried other pain therapies without results, Scrambler Therapy may offer new hope.
Frequently Asked Questions About Scrambler Therapy
Is Scrambler Therapy painful?
No. Most patients find the treatment comfortable or mildly tingly. There are no needles, no incisions, and no medication required.
How soon will I feel pain relief?
Some patients feel improvement after just 1–3 sessions, while others notice gradual relief over 10–15 treatments. Results vary depending on the condition and severity of the nerve damage.
Are the results permanent?
Relief can last weeks to months. Some patients may need occasional “booster” sessions to maintain results, especially in cases of ongoing nerve damage.
Does insurance cover Scrambler Therapy?
Coverage may vary by provider and diagnosis. Our team is happy to check your insurance benefits and discuss options with you.
Can Scrambler Therapy be combined with other treatments?
Yes. It can be safely used alongside physical therapy, chiropractic care, medications, and other pain management strategies.
Get Relief from Chronic Pain Without Drugs or Surgery
At Eric Miller, MD, we believe in empowering our patients with safe, modern solutions that target the source of their pain. If chronic nerve pain has impacted your quality of life, Scrambler Therapy may help you find the relief you’ve been searching for.
Call us today! (830) 272-7746