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Peripheral Nerve Stimulator (PNS)

Advanced Neuromodulation for Chronic Nerve Pain

When nerve pain becomes a constant barrier to your quality of life, and conservative treatments have failed, Peripheral Nerve Stimulation (PNS) offers a sophisticated, minimally invasive solution. At Allevia, we utilize this cutting-edge neuromodulation technology to target pain at its source, effectively “scrambling” pain signals before they ever reach your brain.

What is a Peripheral Nerve Stimulator?

Unlike a Spinal Cord Stimulator which targets the central spine, a PNS targets specific individual nerves outside of the spinal cord (peripheral nerves). The system consists of a tiny, hair-thin wire (lead) and a small, wearable or implanted pulse generator.

Targeted Relief

The lead is placed directly next to the specific nerve causing your pain—whether it’s in your shoulder, hip, knee, or foot.

Interrupting Pain

The device sends mild electrical pulses that replace the sensation of pain with a gentle tingling or, in some cases, no sensation at all.

Patient Controlled

You have the power to adjust the intensity of the stimulation using a wireless remote or smartphone app to match your pain levels throughout the day.

Common Conditions Treated:

Post-Surgical Pain

Chronic pain following knee, shoulder, or hernia surgery.

Neuropathic Pain

Burning or tingling sensations in the extremities.

Occipital Neuralgia

Severe chronic headaches originating from the base of the skull.

Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)

Targeted relief for localized limb pain.

Nerve Entrapment

Pain caused by specific nerve compression or trauma.

The Two-Step Path to Relief

One of the greatest advantages of PNS is the ability to “test drive” the system before committing to a permanent solution.

The Trial Phase

We place a temporary lead next to the nerve for several days. This allows you to experience the relief in your daily life. If your pain is reduced by 50% or more, the trial is considered a success.

The Permanent Procedure

If the trial is successful, a permanent, minimally invasive system is placed. This is an outpatient procedure that requires only a small incision and no hospital stay.

Benefits of PNS at Allevia

Significant Pain Reduction

Many patients experience a dramatic decrease in pain and a restored ability to perform daily tasks.

Reduced Opioid Use

By treating pain at the nerve level, many patients are able to lower or eliminate their reliance on oral pain medications.

Minimally Invasive

No major surgery or bone removal is required.