Understanding Peripheral Neuropathy and How We Can Help
When we share the term “peripheral neuropathy”, you’ve either never heard of it, know someone with it, or suffer from this condition yourself. Peripheral neuropathy affects a very significant portion of the U.S. population. Estimates suggest that at least 20 million Americans experience this condition, though the actual number may be higher due to undiagnosed cases.
What is Peripheral Neuropathy?
Peripheral neuropathy is a condition affecting the nerves outside the brain and spinal cord, often leading to chronic pain, numbness, tingling, or burning sensations. This can be related from diabetes, thyroid disorders, or nerve injuries. It can also occur after surgeries such as knee replacements or shoulder procedures, even if the surgery was successful.
One of the most common forms of peripheral neuropathy affects the feet area, where individuals describe sensations of burning or feeling like they are walking on glass. This type of nerve damage can significantly impact mobility and daily function, making effective treatment crucialfor a patient’s lifestyle and quality of life.
A New Approach to Treating Chronic Nerve Pain
Treating nerve pain effectively has always been a challenge due to the complexity of the nervous system design. Many patients rely on medications, physical therapy, or surgical interventions, but these options do not always provide lasting relief. Peripheral nerve stimulation treatment is a modern advancement that offers a minimally invasive alternative for managing chronic nerve pain.
This treatment works by delivering mild electrical impulses to affected nerves, preventing pain signals from reaching the brain. While electrical stimulation has been used for years, targeting actual peripheral nerves in the arms, legs, and shoulders was once difficult, but today with advanced technology, patients can experience long-term pain relief without major surgery.
How Peripheral Nerve Stimulation Works
Peripheral nerve stimulation involves placing a small device near the affected nerve. This device sends controlled electrical impulses that interrupt pain signals before they reach the brain. What makes this method unique is its external control system, which allows patients to adjust their treatment using a small wearable device.
Unlike medications, which can create difficult side effects, or more invasive surgical options, peripheral nerve stimulation provides a precise, targeted approach with minimal risk. It offers long-lasting relief for individuals experiencing chronic nerve pain without altering the body’s natural anatomy.
Proven Success and Long-Term Benefits
Peripheral nerve stimulation has been proven highly effective in treating chronic nerve pain and we are thrilled for our patients to have this option for recovery. Individuals report improved mobility, reduced pain, and a complete increase of quality of life.
If you have struggled with nerve pain and found little relief from other treatments, this approach offers a non-surgical solution. If chronic nerve pain is limiting your daily activities, we can help determine whether peripheral nerve stimulation is the right option.
Chronic nerve pain shouldn’t stop you from living the life you want. Compassionate care and effective treatment solutions are available with Nivens Spine Medicine—let us help you take the next step toward relief today.