Gentle electrical signals to help ease persistent nerve pain.
PNS sends mild electrical pulses to specific nerves involved in pain, movement, or sensation. Your care team decides whether it fits your goals and guides every session.
What your session looks like.
Your plan depends on your condition, medical history, and assessment. Your physician will explain which nerves to target, how often you will come in, and why.
- Session length
- About 30 minutes
- What it feels like
- A mild tingling or buzzing on your skin
- Afterward
- Return to your day as normal
- During treatment
- You can relax, read, or talk with us
Why PNS may be part of your care.
PNS is not a stand-alone answer for every condition. When clinically appropriate, it can help change how irritated nerves send pain and sensory signals.
Interrupt pain signals
Mild electrical pulses may change how a nerve transmits pain, reducing the signals that reach your brain.
Support nerve function
Regular stimulation may help nerves involved in sensation and movement respond more normally over time.
Strengthen a larger plan
When appropriate, PNS works alongside rehabilitation, metabolic care and other therapies selected for your goals.
You will know what is happening at every step.
The equipment may look technical, but each session is calm, comfortable, and closely supervised.
We find the right nerves
At your first session, we examine where your symptoms occur and choose the nerves and settings to target.
You get comfortable
You sit or lie down while we place small pads on your skin over the treatment area and connect the device.
Stimulation begins
You will feel a mild tingling or buzzing. We raise the strength slowly and adjust it whenever you ask.
You go about your day
We remove the pads and check how you feel. Most people return to their usual activities right away.
A little preparation helps your session go smoothly.
Before you arrive
- Wear loose clothing that allows easy access to the treatment area
- Skip lotions and oils on the skin where the pads will be placed
- Tell us about any pacemaker, defibrillator, or other implanted device
- Tell us if you are pregnant or have skin irritation in the treatment area
Your comfort and safety
- A trained team member monitors every session
- Stimulation starts low and rises only as you allow
- You can ask us to adjust or stop stimulation at any time
- We track your symptoms regularly to see how you are responding
Common PNS questions.
Does PNS hurt?
Most people describe the sensation as tingling, buzzing, or light tapping. We start at a low level and increase it gradually, stopping at a strength that feels comfortable to you. Tell us right away if anything feels sharp or unpleasant so we can adjust the settings.
How many sessions will I need?
There is no single schedule for everyone. The number and frequency of sessions depend on the condition being treated, the protocol your clinician recommends, and how you respond. We explain the proposed schedule before treatment begins.
Can PNS help my neuropathy?
PNS may help some people with nerve pain, numbness, or tingling, but results vary. We review your diagnosis, symptoms, and history first, then explain whether PNS is appropriate and how it fits with your other treatment.
Is PNS safe if I have an implant?
Electrical stimulation may not be suitable for people with a pacemaker, defibrillator, or certain other implanted devices. Please tell us about any implants before your first session so we can review them with your physician.