Nalu™ Neurostimulation
Nalu™ Neurostimulation
If you live with constant pain, OrthoSC now offers the Nalu Neurostimulation System—a tiny, powerful device that helps reduce pain by sending signals to your nerves. The system is available for both peripheral nerve stimulation and spinal cord stimulation, which are offered based on different pain sources and conditions.
What Is Peripheral Nerve Stimulation (PNS)?
Peripheral nerve stimulation is a treatment that uses a small device to send mild electrical signals to a specific nerve outside the spinal cord. These signals help block pain messages from reaching the brain. It’s often used for people with long-lasting pain in a certain area, like the shoulder, knee, or lower back. The device is usually placed near the nerve through a minimally invasive procedure.
What Is Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS)?
Spinal cord stimulation works in a similar way to PNS but targets the spinal cord directly. A small device is placed under the skin, and thin wires send electrical signals to the nerves in the spine. These signals change how the brain feels pain, often turning it into a mild tingling feeling—or stopping it altogether. It’s commonly used for back, leg, or nerve pain that hasn’t improved with other treatments.
Both PNS and SCS are options for people with chronic pain who have not found relief with other methods. They are safe, adjustable, and can be personalized for each patient’s needs.
The Difference With the Nalu Neurostimulation System
The advanced Nalu System for both PNS and SCS offers the following benefits:
Tiny but powerful: Works like bigger devices but is much smaller.
Easy to put in: Doctors use a small surgery, so healing is faster.
Less pain where it’s placed: Because it’s so small, it’s less likely to cause discomfort under the skin.
Long-lasting: Can work for 18 years or more.
Battery worn outside: No surgery needed to change it.
Comfortable to wear: Most people say it’s easy to use and very comfortable.
Smart features: Use your phone to adjust settings.
Try it first: You can test it out before getting a permanent implant.
Why Choose Nalu Neurostimulation?
The Nalu System is a smart, simple way to manage pain when other treatments have not worked. Our dedicated back, neck, and spine team at OrthoSC provides test trials and permanent implant procedures for Nalu devices to patients with a variety of pain concerns and conditions.
If you’re suffering from any of the following symptoms, you may be a candidate for PNS or SCS with the Nalu System:
- Pain that lasts more than 6 months
- Nerve-related pain (burning, tingling, shooting, or electric-shock-like pain)
- Pain not relieved by medications, injections, or physical therapy
- Pain that limits daily activities or sleep
- Desire to reduce use of opioid medications
- Positive response to a trial of neurostimulation (temporary system)
What Patients Are Saying About the Nalu System
Neurostimulation can not only be the best treatment option for some patients, but it can drastically improve daily life. We are so proud to offer the Nalu System to our patients, and we are inspired by each and every one of their stories.
Is Neurostimulation Therapy Right for Me?
We want to help you discover if Nalu Neurostimulation therapy is the right option for you. Please call one of our convenient locations at (843) 353-3460 or schedule an appointment online to speak with one of our spine care team experts today.