Nerve stimulation is a treatment that uses small electrical signals to help manage pain or improve how certain body parts work. It involves sending gentle pulses to specific nerves, which can help block pain signals or make muscles work better.

For example, if you're having pelvic pain, nerve stimulation might be used to calm the nerves in that area and reduce the discomfort. It’s usually done with a small device placed on your skin or sometimes under the skin, depending on the type of treatment.

It’s safe, doesn't involve medicine, and can be helpful when other treatments haven’t worked well.

Types of nerve stimulation include:

TENS (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation):
A small device sends gentle electrical signals through sticky pads placed on your skin, which can help block pain.
SNS (Sacral Nerve Stimulation):
A thin wire is placed under your skin (during a short procedure) and connected to a small device, a bit like a pacemaker. It sends signals to the nerves in your lower back that affect your bladder and pelvic area.
PTNS (Posterior Tibial Nerve Stimulation):
A small needle is placed near your ankle to send signals to the nerves in your pelvis through the tibial nerve. It's a simple option that doesn’t involve surgery, and most people find it easy to handle.

Although nerve stimulation treatments can feel a bit uncomfortable at first, they aren’t usually painful, and the intensity can be adjusted to make you comfortable.

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