What is PENS therapy?

PENS therapy is a non-destructive, totally reversable and painless procedure.

PENS therapy is intended for the treatment of chronic peripheral neuropathic pain, including areas of hypersensitivity, headache and chronic post surgical pain.

PENS therapy involves your physician inserting one or two thin Probes under your skin and delivering very low voltage electrical current through these Probes for between 20 and 30 minutes. Your physician will decide exactly how long you will need.

PENS therapy current is generated by a device called a NeuroStimulator to which the Probes are connected. A grounding pad (a sticky patch) is also connected to both the NeuroStimulator and you to create a complete electrical circuit.

PENS therapy Probes are typically placed near the affected nerve, or in the fatty layer directly underlying your painful area or your area of hypersensitivity. Your physician may use a small amount of local anaesthetic at the Probe entry point to reduce discomfort.

PENS therapy may be carried out in a Day Case Unit or Out-Patient Procedure Room. You will be allowed to go home shortly after the procedure.