The endogenous enhancement of calcitonin in a human being has the ability to
act as an analgesic and to treat osteoporosis, for example. Exogenous administration
of calcitonin has disadvantages given its expense and the possible triggering of
a hypersensitivity reaction and other side effects. The present invention provides
the benefits of enhanced calcitonin through electrical stimulation that increases
endogenous calcitonin levels without the need for exogenous administration of calcitonin.