Back pain is one of the most common reasons people seek medical care, yet the source of that pain can be surprisingly hard to pinpoint. Two major pain generators often get confused: the structures of the spine itself and the nerves that travel through it. Understanding the difference helps you know what you’re dealing with, what you can do at home, and when it’s time to see a specialist.

This guide explains how spinal pain behaves, how nerve pain behaves, and the signs that tell you which one may be affecting you.

Most people expect pain to steadily improve after surgery. For many, that’s exactly what happens. But for others, pain lingers far longer than expected — sometimes months, sometimes years. When that occurs, it can feel confusing and discouraging, especially if you were told the surgery would relieve your symptoms.

Chronic post-surgical pain is more common than most people realize, and it has real, diagnosable causes. More importantly, there are modern treatments that can help.

This guide explains why pain sometimes persists after surgery, what it means when symptoms don’t improve, and how interventional pain specialists can help you move forward.

Many patients with chronic pain reach a frustrating point where injections, physical therapy, rest, chiropractic care, or medications haven’t provided lasting relief. When pain becomes persistent and nerve-related, it often means the irritated nerve needs to be calmed directly.

Peripheral nerve stimulation, or PNS, offers a minimally invasive way to target a specific nerve that’s generating pain. Instead of treating the entire spine or relying on systemic medication, PNS delivers gentle electrical signals directly to the affected nerve — helping to quiet pain at the source.

This overview explains how PNS works, who it’s designed for, and why it helps patients who feel like they’ve tried everything.

Pain Conditions

Back Pain

Leg Pain

Hip Pain

Foot Pain

Upper Limb & Neck

Headaches & Migraines

Pelvic Pain

Abdominal Pain