Stimpod Radio Frequency Therapy
Nerve pain can make even simple daily movements feel exhausting, especially when it lingers long after an injury should have healed.
Does This Sound Like You?
Nerve pain feels different from an ordinary ache. Many people who come to Highland Physical Therapy describe burning, tingling, shooting, or electric sensations that flare up without warning. Some notice numbness in their hands or feet, while others find that even the light touch of clothing or bedsheets becomes uncomfortable.
Because nerve pain is so unpredictable, it can quietly take over daily life. Sleep gets interrupted. Standing at the kitchen counter, walking the dog, or playing a round of golf becomes something to plan around rather than enjoy. Work, hobbies, and time with family all start to shrink.
Many people have already tried rest, medication, injections, or other treatments with limited or short-lived results. It’s easy to feel that nothing will help and that this is simply how life will be from now on. For many people, there are still options worth exploring.
How Does Highland Physical Therapy Use Stimpod Radio Frequency Therapy?
The Stimpod is an advanced, non-invasive device that uses pulsed radio frequency to target irritated nerves through the skin. Rather than simply masking pain, it is designed to help calm overactive nerve signaling, a process known as neuromodulation.
What sets the Stimpod apart is its precision. Before treatment, the device is used to locate the specific nerve involved, so Kimberly and her team can apply treatment exactly where it’s needed rather than over a broad area. This targeted approach allows every session to be tailored to each person’s symptoms.
Stimpod therapy is commonly used for:
- Sciatica and nerve-related back and leg pain
- Peripheral neuropathy in the hands and feet
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Heel and foot nerve pain, including Morton’s neuroma
- Nerve pain following surgery or injury
- Nerve-related headaches and neck pain
Treatment is needle-free and medication-free. Most people feel only a mild tingling or tapping sensation, if anything, and can return to their usual activities straight afterward. Sessions are typically short, and the number of sessions depends on each person’s condition and how they respond.
At Highland Physical Therapy, the Stimpod is never used on its own as a passive treatment. As nerve sensitivity starts to settle, Kimberly and her team build on that progress with nerve glides, mobility work, progressive strengthening, and hands-on manual therapy. The Stimpod helps calm the system down, and active rehabilitation teaches it to move well again, so improvements carry over into everyday life.
Before starting, every patient receives a thorough assessment to confirm that Stimpod therapy is the right fit for their symptoms, goals, and medical history.
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Top Benefits of Stimpod Radio Frequency Therapy
- Non-invasive and drug-free – The Stimpod works without needles, incisions, or medication. That makes it an appealing option for people who want to avoid injections or reduce their reliance on pain medication.
- Precisely targeted – Because the device locates the affected nerve before treatment begins, care is focused on the source of the problem rather than a general area.
- Calms irritable nerves – The Stimpod is designed to settle overactive nerve signals. Many people notice changes beyond their pain levels, such as better sleep, longer standing time, or easier walking.
- Comfortable, with no downtime – Most people find sessions comfortable, with little more than a mild tingling sensation. There is no recovery period, so it’s easy to get straight back to the day.
- Supports active rehabilitation – As sensitivity settles, it often becomes easier to exercise and build strength, which is key to making progress last.
- An option for long-standing nerve pain – Stimpod therapy is often considered for nerve pain that has lingered for months and hasn’t responded well to other approaches.
What Happens During a Session?
Your first visit starts with a full assessment. Kimberly or a member of the team will ask about your history and symptoms, look at how you move, and pinpoint where the nerve irritation is coming from. If Stimpod therapy is a good fit, treatment can often begin the same day.
During the session, your physical therapist uses the Stimpod probe to scan the area and locate the target nerve. Once it’s found, pulsed radio frequency is applied for a set period of time. You’ll stay comfortable throughout, and the settings can be adjusted at any point.
Afterward, your session usually continues with guided movement or exercises to reinforce the change. Some people notice a difference straight away, while for others improvements build gradually over a series of sessions. Tracking everyday wins, such as walking distance or sleep quality, helps show real progress. Your plan is reviewed at every appointment and adjusted as you improve.
Is Stimpod Therapy Right for Me?
Stimpod radio frequency therapy may be worth exploring if:
- You experience burning, tingling, shooting, or numb sensations
- Your nerve pain has lasted for weeks or months
- Medication or injections haven’t given lasting results
- You’d prefer a drug-free, non-invasive approach
Stimpod therapy isn’t suitable for everyone. It’s typically avoided for people with a pacemaker or other implanted electronic device, during pregnancy, and over areas with an active infection, open wound, or tumor. That’s why every patient is assessed before treatment begins.
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