
What is HFX™?
HFX is a nondrug, CE Mark-approved treatment option for people with chronic pain who have tried multiple treatments, including surgery and haven’t found pain relief.
HFX is a small implant that pairs with a smartphone app. HFX works by quieting pain signals at the source, providing continuous relief day and night.
The most advanced device of its kind

The HFX Implant
HFX is placed in a quick, minimally invasive, and outpatient procedure by an HFX doctor. HFX works by quieting pain signals at the source, providing continuous relief day and night.

The HFX App
The HFX App pairs with your HFX implant and delivers personalised pain relief through simple check-ins.
Over 100,000 people have found pain relief
90%
of people are satisfied with HFX managing their pain.1
8/10
people would recommend HFX to their friends and family.1
97%
of people using HFX to manage their pain report feeling better.1

You get to try HFX first, before you decide
Using a temporary external device, the trial is an opportunity for you to see if HFX helps meet your pain management goals.
- You’ll try HFX for about 1 to 4 weeks
- The trial procedure is quick, minimally invasive, and can be outpatient
- The temporary device is taped to your back and is easily covered under your clothes
Clinically proven to deliver superior long-term pain relief3

Clinically proven to deliver superior long-term pain relief3
The safety and effectiveness of HFX have been demonstrated in over 140 peer-reviewed publications. HFX is used by thousands of people worldwide to manage their chronic nerve pain across a variety of pain conditions.
HFX could relieve your pain if:
- You have chronic back pain
- You have chronic leg pain
- You can chronic upper limb and neck pain
- You have diabetic neuropathy pain
- You still have back pain after back surgery
- You have back pain but you aren’t a candidate for surgery
Getting started is easy
Do you qualify?
Answer a few questions to find out if you’re a candidate.
Find an HFX doctor.
HFX doctors are available nationwide.
Attend your HFX consultation.
Get your questions answered and confirm if HFX is right for you.
Try HFX, before you decide.
“Test drive” HFX for 1 to 4 weeks with a temporary external device.
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1Do you qualify? Answer a few questions to find out if you’re a candidate.
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2Find an HFX doctor. HFX doctors are available nationwide.
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3Attend your HFX consultation. Get your questions answered and confirm if HFX is right for you.
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4Try HFX, before you decide. “Test drive” HFX for 1 to 4 weeks with a temporary external device.
Frequently asked questions
If you haven’t found relief with other treatment options like physical therapy, medications, injections, surgery, or even a traditional spinal cord stimulator, HFX could help relieve your pain.
Yes! HFX is accessible through the NHS and private healthcare insurance provided by major insurers in the UK.
Nearly 80% of people with chronic pain have found relief with HFX, even when other pain management treatment options like injections, pain medications, and back surgery didn’t work.3
HFX is the most advanced device of its kind. It’s clinically proven to provide superior back and leg pain relief compared to traditional spinal cord stimulators.3
No, HFX is the only device of its kind that relieves chronic pain without a tingling sensation, letting you just feel relief.
Yes, HFX received CE mark approval in 2010, ensuring HFX meets the strict safety and quality standards needed for use in both the UK and Europe.
HFX is offered by pain management doctors nationwide. When you complete the short assessment, simply search your postcode on the Physician Finder Tool and call any doctor you see listed to schedule a consultation.
You’ll try HFX first for one to four weeks with a temporary external device to see if it’s right for you. The trial procedure can be outpatient. It’s quick, very similar to an epidural injection, and doesn’t require any incisions.
If you decide to move forward after your trial, implanting HFX is a quick and minimally invasive procedure with a short recovery period.
Yes, HFX has helped over 100,000 people worldwide find pain relief. HFX has been thoroughly studied and proven to be a safe approach for managing chronic pain. HFX has significantly fewer side effects than other treatment options, doesn’t involve major surgery, and it’s typically safer than other spine surgeries.3-7