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
