mPNS for Diabetic Neuropathy
mPNS for Diabetic Neuropathy
Chronic pain in the shoulder, neck, or back is persistent pain lasting months or longer that limits movement and quality of life. mPNS (magnetic peripheral nerve stimulation) is a noninvasive neuromodulation therapy that targets peripheral nerves to reduce pain and restore function.
What is diabetic neuropathy?
Diabetic neuropathy is nerve damage caused by longterm high blood sugar. mPNS (magnetic peripheral nerve stimulation) is a noninvasive neuromodulation option that can reduce neuropathic pain and improve function when used alongside standard care.
Definition: A group of nerve disorders caused by diabetes, most commonly distal symmetric polyneuropathy affecting the feet and hands. It includes painful diabetic peripheral neuropathy (PDPN) and autonomic neuropathies.
Common symptoms
- Burning, stabbing, or electric-shock sensations in the feet or hands
- Tingling (pins and needles) and numbness
- Increased sensitivity to touch (allodynia) or reduced sensation
- Night pain that disrupts sleep
- Balance problems, weakness, or loss of reflexes in lower limbs
- For autonomic neuropathy: digestive, urinary, sexual dysfunction, or abnormal heart rate/blood pressure responses
How chronic pain affects daily life
Physical Impact
Difficulty walking, increased fall risk, and reduced mobility. Greater risk of foot ulcers and infections from unnoticed injury.
Professional & Social Impact
Impaired ability to work, exercise, or perform daily tasks. Trouble sleeping due to nighttime pain or paresthesia
Emotional Impact
Anxiety, depression, reduced quality of life.
Who may be a candidate
People with painful diabetic peripheral neuropathy not fully controlled with medications or who seek non-invasive adjuncts
Patients without contraindicated implants or other medical exclusions (to be determined by a clinician)
What is mPNS and how it works
mPNS uses focused magnetic pulses delivered non-invasively over peripheral nerves to modulate abnormal pain signaling.
Mechanism: Magnetic stimulation changes peripheral nerve excitability and disrupts maladaptive pain pathways, reducing peripheral sensitization and central pain amplification without drugs or needles.
How mPNS can help diabetic neuropathy
Targeted reduction in neuropathic pain sensations (burning, stabbing, allodynia)
Potential improvement in sleep and function by lowering pain intensity
Low systemic side-effect risk compared with long-term medications
Can be combined with medication optimization, glycemic control, and rehabilitation
Typical treatment course and what to expect
- Comprehensive clinical assessment to confirm neuropathy type and screen for contraindications (e.g., certain implanted electronic devices).
- Treatment course typically involves multiple brief outpatient sessions; protocols vary by clinic.
- Many patients experience gradual pain reduction over days to weeks; outcomes vary and are improved when mPNS is part of a broader care plan.
- Side effects are uncommon and usually mild (temporary local discomfort or tingling).
mPNS for Chronic Pain: Quick FAQ
Is mPNS painful?
Most patients find it tolerable; sensations are usually mild.
How fast will I feel better?
Gradual improvement over days–weeks; individual results vary.
Does mPNS replace diabetes care?
No — optimal glycemic and medical management remain essential.
Schedule an evaluation
Talk with your diabetes care team or a pain specialist to see if mPNS is appropriate for your neuropathy and to arrange a clinical evaluation.
