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User Manual

Troubleshooting/Warranty

If the unit does not function, ensure that the battery is not spent and is 
inserted in the correct orientation and the cap fully screwed on. If the unit 
still does not function when the start/stop button is depressed, the unit 
should be returned to the manufacturer.

The unit is designed to be used for a maximum of 3 treatments a day. 
Excessive use of the unit beyond the recommended treatment cycle can 
result in damage to the mechanical parts and render the manufacturers 
warranty invalid. The unit does not contain any serviceable parts, and any 
attempted repair or modification to the unit will invalidate the warranty. 
This does not affect your statutory rights.

Battery Information

The unit utilises 1 x AAA battery (supplied with the unit). *Remove the 
battery if the product is not in use for prolonged periods. *Remove spent 
batteries from the unit. *Dispose of batteries safely. *Batteries should be 
handled by an adult, keep out of the reach of children.

*Warning: If batteries leak, avoid contact with skin. In the event of 
contact, wash immediately with copious amounts of water. If irritation 
persists, seek medical assistance.

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Introduction

Thank you for purchasing your Sciaticalm mobile pain 
relief device. Sciaticalm is the first device specially 
designed for the alleviation of the pain of sciatica, a 
common cause of back and leg pain.

Sciatica is characterised by pain in the lower back which 
often radiates down the leg towards the foot. This 
common back problem affects around 3% of women and 
over 5% of men at some stage in their lives.  Caused by a 
compression of the sciatic nerve where it exits the spine, 
often from a misaligned or herniated disc, the condition 
causes severe burning pain in the lower back, radiating 
down the leg and often into the foot.

How Does Sciaticalm Work?

The Sciaticalm device generates high-frequency vibrations 
which travel as shockwaves to the sciatic nerve. Pain is 
transmitted as impulses in the large sensory fibres of the 
body and by applying a signal to the nerve, it interacts with 
the pain impulse transmissions causing disruption. The 
vibration is effectively ‘scrambling’ the sensory impulses 
to the extent that they cannot be interpreted as pain 
signals by the brain.  

Shockwave therapy has been an established treatment for 
many conditions for over 20 years. It has a combined 
effect of pain relief and stimulating the formation of new 
blood vessels.  It is a treatment option included in NHS 
guidance to doctors for many conditions by NICE, the 
National Institute for Health & Clinical Excellence. 

Sciaticalm is easy and safe to use at home or when 
travelling. Strap the device to either the lower back or leg 
with the nozzle directly on the painful area and press the 
start button to start the treatment. After a period of 10 
minutes, press the button to stop. 

Multiple treatments can be consecutively administered 
with a maximum of 3 treatments a day. This treatment 
pattern has been shown to relieve the pain for as long as 4 
to 6 hours. Before use, please read all of the instructions in 
this user manual carefully and retain for future reference.

Symbol Descriptions

Address of Manufacturer
Caution, Consult 

Accompanying 

Documents.
Type B Applied Part
Upper and Lower Storage 

Conditions
Consult Instructions 

for Use
On/Off Button

Specification

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Power Source: DC 1.5V (1 x  

    AAA battery)

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Frequency: 150Hz nominal

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Approximate Dimensions:      

    100mm x 37mm x 32mm

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Weight (incl battery): 60g

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Operating Conditions: 5°C to  

    40°C; <90% RH          

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Storage/Transport Conditions: 

    0°C to 45°C; <90% RH

Disposal

This device is covered by the WEEE regulations that require 
manufacturers to collect waste electrical equipment for 
recycling/disposal. To arrange free of charge 
collection/disposal of this product, please visit our website 

www.sciaticalm.com

Medical Technology Ltd

, PO Box 223, Harbour Court, Les Amballes, 

St Peter Port, Guernsey, GY1 1WU 

Email: [email protected]
Website: www.sciaticalm.com
Manufactured in UK by MTL 
Company Registration No: 51663

Doc Ref: IFU_01.  Revision 1. Date: 17.08.16

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