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If you’re living with chronic pain, you understand how debilitating and relentless it can be. Whether it’s your shoulder, foot and ankle, low back, or knee, chronic pain disrupts your daily life, affecting everything from your physical activities to sleep quality. Fortunately, advanced treatments like Peripheral Nerve Stimulation (PNS) offer innovative solutions to manage chronic pain effectively.
In this post, we’ll explore how the revolutionary Nalu Peripheral Nerve Stimulation system can provide lasting pain relief and significantly improve your quality of life.
What is Peripheral Nerve Stimulation (PNS)?
Peripheral Nerve Stimulation is a minimally invasive treatment method designed to interrupt chronic pain signals before they reach the brain. Chronic pain occurs when nerves continuously send pain signals from affected areas like the shoulders, knees, lower back, or feet.
How the Nalu Peripheral Nerve Stimulation System Works
The Nalu PNS System disrupts these pain signals effectively through a small, state-of-the-art device called a micro-IPG. Here’s how it works:
- · Leads Placement: Thin wires called “leads” are carefully implanted under your skin, near the nerves that are sending pain signals.
- · Micro-IPG Implantation: These leads connect to the micro-IPG, a tiny implantable generator positioned just under your skin.
- · Pain Signal Interruption: The micro-IPG sends mild electrical pulses through the leads, stimulating the nerves and preventing pain signals from reaching the brain.
An external “Therapy Disc” worn over the implanted micro-IPG powers the system, eliminating the need for repeat surgeries to replace batteries. The Therapy Disc comfortably attaches to your skin using medical-grade adhesive, ensuring ease of use and replacement.
Benefits of Choosing Nalu PNS
Minimally Invasive Procedure
The Nalu micro-IPG is tiny, enabling your healthcare provider to perform a minimally invasive implantation procedure with minimal discomfort and quick recovery.
Control and Flexibility
The external Therapy Disc allows you to easily manage your treatment. You can discreetly control your pain relief via a smartphone app (Nalu App) or directly through the Therapy Disc itself. Moreover, when you don’t require active stimulation, you can simply remove the Therapy Disc.
Long-lasting, FDA-approved Technology
The Nalu PNS System is FDA-cleared for an impressive 18-year lifespan, giving you peace of mind and long-term pain management.
Try Before You Commit
One of the greatest advantages of Nalu’s technology is that you can “test drive” the system temporarily to see how effectively it manages your pain before committing full
The Procedure: What to Expect
During the procedure, your healthcare provider will
- · Clearly explain the process, benefits, and rare risks (like potential needle complications) to ensure your comfort and informed consent.
- · Use ultrasound guidance to precisely place leads near targeted nerves for optimal pain relief.
- · Ensure a comfortable experience with local anesthesia (lidocaine) and sterile conditions to minimize infection risk.
- · Perform real-time testing during the procedure to confirm effective nerve stimulation and patient comfort.
Following the procedure, waterproof bandages protect the site, and you’ll receive clear guidance on care and maintenance.
Is Nalu Peripheral Nerve Stimulation Right for You?
If chronic pain significantly impacts your daily life, sleep, or overall well-being, Nalu’s Peripheral Nerve Stimulation could be the life-changing treatment you need. It’s safe, minimally invasive, customizable, and designed with your comfort and convenience in mind.
Contact your healthcare provider today to learn more about how Nalu PNS can help you reclaim your life from chronic pain.