Discover how the latest research from Pulsetto into non-invasive, drug-free pain relief – vagus nerve stimulation – could provide hope to the millions of people suffering from chronic pain conditions.
There’s nothing worse than seeing someone suffering, in constant pain and knowing that there’s nothing you can do. They’ve already tried physio, drugs, natural remedies and they’re still having their energy drained daily as they struggle through, living with a chronic pain condition.
Read the new report into how vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) could help chronic pain sufferers at https://pulsetto.tech/blogs/blog/vagus-nerve-stimulation-for-chronic-pain-do-hrv-exercises-non-invasive-treatment-work
It happened a few years ago. One day mom was talking about training for the community fun run and the next she was too weak to walk to the front gate. Doctors tried everything. She got better, but the developing joint pain? Well, that stayed. Now everything is a challenge. And I hate to see her suffering.
And I know our family is not alone. According to the US Pain Foundation, almost 21% of Americans suffer from chronic pain. This means over 50 million people are suffering, or watching their loved ones suffer every day. We need a non-invasive, affordable treatment option that provides drug-free, natural pain relief. And vagus nerve stimulation (or VNS) might just be the solution we’ve been praying for.
Vagus nerve stimulators – like the wearable, hands-free model designed by Pulsetto that mom has (more on that later) – stimulate the body’s parasympathetic nervous system using low-level electric pulses. Clinical trials have shown that these kinds of electric pulses can also help to disrupt the intensity and frequency of the pain signals being sent to the brain, providing some respite for folks like mom.
How? Well, when activated, the vagus nerve releases a neurotransmitter called acetylcholine which plays a role in reducing inflammation — a key factor in many pain conditions.
Additionally, VNS affects the brain's pain processing centers, potentially altering the way pain is perceived. So, by targeting the body's own nervous system, VNS offers a natural way to mediate the pain response and promote a sense of well-being.
You know, mom has always been tech-savvy. I was never that kid having to explain how to dial up the internet, unlock her phone, or the difference between a gif and a meme. She just always got that stuff; I guess her brain just worked that way. Which is why I wasn’t surprised that she went straight for a technologically focused solution to her pain management.
Pulsetto’s vagus nerve stimulator is CE and FCC-certified and backed by scientific research. It’s sleek and discreet and sits comfortably around mom’s neck, giving it optimal access to her vagus nerve. And the best part is that, because it’s worn around her neck, mom’s hands are kept free. Which is great, because gripping a small device and fiddling with buttons can be really painful for her.
All the studies say that it’s really important that both the frequency and duration of VNS for effective pain management need to be correct for this to work best. Which is why the Pulsetto app is a godsend! Mom is able to select pain relief programming options from the app on her phone. It just makes it all so easy for her to manage.
She checked with her healthcare consultant and they agreed to start low and gradually build up to the 20 - 30Hz frequency recommended by the latest VNS clinical studies. And it’s working. After just a few minutes, you can see her body visibly relax.
Pulsetto has given such relief for my mom and for our family who don’t have to watch her suffer helplessly anymore. If you think you or someone you love could benefit from vagus nerve stimulation to help alleviate their chronic pain symptoms, check out https://pulsetto.tech/blogs/blog/vagus-nerve-stimulation-for-chronic-pain-do-hrv-exercises-non-invasive-treatment-work
