Most everyone experiences knee, hip, shoulder or back pain at some point. For millions of Americans, the pain becomes chronic, lasting for at least several months.
If conservative treatments haven’t resolved your pain, peripheral nerve stimulation (PNS) with the Nalu™ neurostimulation system may be your best bet.
Our expert team at Houston Pain Specialists, led by board-certified pain management specialist Hui Kang, MD, offers PNS using the Nalu Medical device for superior results.
Here, we explore more about this minimally invasive treatment, including seven reasons to consider it for bothersome knee, hip, shoulder, or back pain
Even holding your body upright takes a toll on these joints over time. When you’re standing, for example, the strain of about 80% of your body weight lands on your knees. That amount increases when you walk, squat, run, or jump.
So while all joints in your body can develop wear-and-tear issues, like osteoarthritis, your knees, hips, shoulders, and back may be especially vulnerable. play major roles in supporting your body and allowing you to move comfortably. This is especially true with increasing age.
Other factors that contribute to back, hip, shoulder pain, and knee pain include poor posture, overuse, nerve damage, and injuries from sports and car accidents.
Peripheral nerve stimulation uses an electrical device — placed near the affected nerve during a minimally invasive surgery — to produce mild electrical impulses. These impulses disrupt pain signals to your brain, reducing or ending the discomfort. In some cases, chronic pain is replaced with a mild, more tolerable tingling sensation.
Conditions PNS treats include:
PNS is particularly helpful for knee, hip, and back conditions because it targets pain at the origin.
Many people prefer Nalu neurostimulation treatment over more invasive treatments, such as joint replacement surgery. Seven popular reasons to consider Nalu PNS include:
PNS treatment may also reduce your pain enough to allow you to engage in physical therapy and approved exercise. Embracing either can lead to even more pain-reducing benefits, since the activity enhances blood flow and reduces inflammation.
To learn more about Nalu nerve stimulation or find out if you’re a strong candidate, contact our Houston, Texas, office today to schedule an appointment. After an assessment, we can recommend a customized pain-alleviating treatment plan.
