NHS approves new pelvic muscles' toner

A new device has been approved by the NHS to help with pelvic floor muscles. The pelvic floor muscles play an important role in supporting the bladder, bowel, and womb. They can become weak due to age, pregnancy, or childbirth. This can lead to incontinence, which is the involuntary leakage of urine or faeces. The new device is called a percutaneous tibial nerve stimulation (PTNS) machine. It sends electrical impulses to the tibial nerve, which is located in the leg. This stimulates the pelvic floor muscles and can help to strengthen them. PTNS has been found to be effective in around 80% of cases.

PTNS works by sending electrical impulses to the tibial nerve, which is located in the leg. This stimulates the pelvic floor muscles and can help to strengthen them. PTNS has been found to be effective in around 80% of cases. The electrical impulses are generated by a small machine that is placed on the skin near the ankle. The machine is connected to two electrodes that are placed on either side of the tibial nerve.

PTNS is usually carried out once a week for 12 weeks. Each session lasts for 30 minutes. After 12 weeks, most people will need to have maintenance sessions every 4-8 weeks. Maintenance sessions usually last for 20-30 minutes.

Most people who have PTNS do not experience any side effects. However, some people may experience minor side effects such as skin irritation or bruising at the site of the electrodes, tingling or numbness in the legs, or headache. These side effects are usually temporary and will resolve on their own within a few days.

If you are experiencing problems with your pelvic floor muscles, PTNS may be an option for you. PTNS is a safe and effective treatment that can help to improve your symptoms and quality of life.