Nerve pain is its own kind of misery. The burning feet of diabetic neuropathy, the numbness and tingling that won’t quit, the sciatica that radiates down your leg. These don’t respond well to the usual playbook of rest and stretching, because the problem isn’t a tight muscle. It’s a nerve that’s stopped working correctly. The StimPod NMS460 is built to treat that nerve directly.

What Is The StimPod NMS460?

The StimPod NMS460 is a patented pulsed radiofrequency (PRF) neuromodulation system designed for clinical use in physical therapy. It delivers precisely timed electromagnetic pulses through the skin, directly to the affected nerves and muscles, with no injections, no surgery, and no anesthesia.

A few things set it apart:

• It’s FDA-cleared for chronic intractable pain and neuropathic nerve conditions
• It’s genuinely non-invasive, with no needles, implants, or incisions
• It’s drug-free
• Its patented waveform is what distinguishes it from a basic TENS unit or standard e-stim
• It combines pulsed radiofrequency with galvanic electrical stimulation for targeted, multi-layered nerve therapy

The “NMS” in the name stands for Neuromodulation System, and that word choice is deliberate. This device modulates how the nerve signals rather than just providing a few minutes of electrical distraction from the pain.

How The StimPod Works

Pulsed Radiofrequency, Without The Damage

Traditional radiofrequency treatments in pain management often work by ablating the nerve, essentially burning it to cut off the pain signal. The StimPod does the opposite. Pulsed radiofrequency exposes the nerve to controlled electromagnetic bursts that produce a therapeutic effect by gently raising the temperature around the nerve tissue, without ever reaching levels that harm the cells. It modulates the nerve without destroying it.

A Cellular Reset

The StimPod’s waveform directly affects the cellular metabolic activity of neuropathic nerves. When a damaged nerve is exposed to those electromagnetic effects, it triggers a cellular response that changes the nerve’s characteristics, in many cases nudging it back toward normal function. It’s best understood as a biochemical chain reaction that targets the root cause of the nerve problem rather than the downstream symptom.

Better Blood Flow, Less Inflammation

As the radiofrequency waves pass through the skin, they improve blood flow to the area, reduce inflammation, and support nerve regeneration. That circulation-and-repair profile is exactly why the StimPod sits under the regenerative therapy umbrella rather than being filed away as just another e-stim tool.

Rebuilding The Nerve-Muscle Connection

The StimPod also works as a neuromodulation system for muscle. It can help restore the communication pathway between a nerve and the muscle it controls, which matters enormously for patients with motor neuropathies, pelvic floor dysfunction, or post-surgical nerve damage, where that nerve-to-muscle line has been disrupted.

Conditions The StimPod Treats

Peripheral Neuropathy

Diabetic peripheral neuropathy is a primary target: the burning, tingling, and numbness in the feet and hands caused by nerve damage from years of elevated blood sugar. It also addresses post-surgical neuropathic pain and chemotherapy-induced neuropathy.

Nerve Entrapment Syndromes

Carpal tunnel (median nerve at the wrist), cubital tunnel (ulnar nerve at the elbow), tarsal tunnel, and thoracic outlet syndrome.

Sciatica And Radicular Pain

Lumbar radiculopathy (sciatic nerve compression) and cervical radiculopathy (nerve root irritation in the neck).

Chronic Neuropathic Pain

Chronic intractable pain, an FDA-cleared indication, along with complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) and the nerve component of rheumatoid arthritis pain.

Neurological Conditions

Bell’s palsy (facial nerve), the neurovascular component of migraines, and neuroma.

Pelvic Floor And Urological Conditions

This is one of the StimPod’s most valuable and most overlooked applications. The pelvic floor is a group of muscles and nerves supporting the bladder, bowel, and reproductive organs, and many pelvic floor disorders come down to nerve irritation or poor neuromuscular control, not just weak muscles. That’s precisely what the StimPod is good at.

It can re-awaken sluggish or irritated pelvic nerves, improve the timing and control of pelvic floor contractions, support coordination between the pelvic floor and sphincter muscles, and quiet pelvic pain driven by nerve hypersensitivity. Specific conditions include:

• Urinary incontinence (stress, urge, and mixed), with clinical case studies documenting successful management using the StimPod in pelvic rehab
• Overactive bladder and bladder urgency or frequency
• Pelvic pain syndromes including interstitial cystitis and vulvodynia
• Erectile dysfunction with a neurogenic component
• Post-prostatectomy incontinence and erectile dysfunction recovery

Because 360 PT Wellness already specializes in pelvic floor physical therapy, the StimPod fits naturally into care plans that bridge the nerve and neuromuscular sides of pelvic health.

StimPod Vs. Conventional E-Stim

Feature	StimPod NMS460	Conventional TENS / E-Stim
Mechanism	Pulsed radiofrequency, cellular change	Surface current, temporary signal interference
Target	Neuropathic nerves, the root cause	Sensory fibers, symptom masking
Duration of effect	Long-lasting biochemical cascade	Temporary, ends with the session
Nerve regeneration	Yes, documented cellular recovery	No
Pelvic floor application	Yes, clinical evidence	Limited
FDA clearance	Yes, neuropathic and chronic pain	Yes, pain relief only
Combines PRF + galvanic	Yes	No

What A StimPod Session Is Like

Getting ready: No special prep. You’ll be comfortably positioned for the area being treated.

During treatment:

1. Dr. Bailey identifies the target nerve pathway or muscle group based on your condition
2. The StimPod applicator is placed on the skin over the nerve, with no needles and no penetration
3. Pulsed radiofrequency is delivered in controlled, timed bursts
4. You’ll typically feel a mild warmth, a light tingling, or a gentle muscle contraction, not pain
5. Sessions are brief and require no downtime

How it feels: Most patients describe it as comfortable, a gentle warmth or mild electrical sensation. Unlike dry needling, there’s no needle and no real soreness afterward.

How many sessions: Many patients report meaningful pain reduction within a few sessions. Full neurological recovery protocols usually run six to twelve sessions depending on how severe and how long-standing the condition is. Chronic peripheral neuropathy may call for occasional maintenance sessions.

Why The StimPod Sits Under Regenerative Therapy

We deliberately grouped the StimPod with shockwave under regenerative therapy instead of burying it in a list of orthopedic modalities, and there’s clinical logic behind that. The mechanism is regenerative: it changes the nerve’s biology toward recovery rather than just managing the pain. The patients who benefit from it (neuropathy, bladder leaks, pelvic pain, ED) overlap heavily with the patients we already serve through pelvic floor PT. And honestly, no standard PT clinic leads with neuromodulation in its menu of services, which is part of what makes the care here distinctive.

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Living With Nerve Pain Or Neuropathy? Let’s See If The StimPod Can Help.

Nerve conditions are frustrating precisely because the usual treatments don’t touch them. The StimPod is different. Start with an evaluation, and Dr. Bailey will tell you whether your nerve problem is a good fit for this therapy.

Book an Appointment · Call 214-659-1683

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Frequently Asked Questions

What Is StimPod Therapy Used For?

The StimPod NMS460 treats nerve-related conditions: peripheral and diabetic neuropathy, chronic nerve pain, sciatica, nerve entrapment syndromes like carpal tunnel, Bell’s palsy, and pelvic floor conditions including urinary incontinence and pelvic pain. It targets the nerve itself rather than just masking symptoms.

Does StimPod Therapy Hurt?

No. Most patients describe a mild warmth, gentle tingling, or light muscle contraction. It’s comfortable, not painful. There are no needles, and unlike dry needling, there’s no significant soreness afterward.

How Is The StimPod Different From A TENS Unit?

A TENS unit interferes with pain signals temporarily, and the effect ends when the session does. The StimPod uses pulsed radiofrequency to change the nerve at a cellular level, producing longer-lasting effects and supporting actual nerve recovery.

How Many StimPod Sessions Will I Need?

Many patients notice improvement within a few sessions. Full protocols generally run six to twelve sessions depending on the severity and duration of the condition. Chronic neuropathy may benefit from periodic maintenance.

Can The StimPod Help With Bladder Leaks Or Pelvic Pain?

Yes. Many pelvic floor disorders involve nerve irritation or poor neuromuscular control. The StimPod can re-awaken pelvic nerves and improve pelvic floor coordination, which is why it pairs well with our pelvic floor physical therapy.

Is StimPod Therapy Safe?

The StimPod NMS460 is FDA-cleared and non-invasive, with no needles, surgery, or medication. It’s administered by a licensed physical therapist as part of a supervised care plan.