HoMedics Rapid+Relief User Manual page 3

Do not use if you,
• Have pacemaker, metal implant, insulin pump or any other implant in the body.
• For patients with known myocardial disease or arrhythmia, the device should be used only with
consultation and evaluation by a specialized physician.
• Do not apply any electrode placement that causes current to flow through the head.
• Do not use device on the eyelids. Do not place electrodes directly over the carotid sinus nerves
or arteries, and laryngeal or pharyngeal muscles.
• Do not apply device for undiagnosed pain syndromes until etiology is established.
• Have seizure disorder, unless consulting with a physician, example: epilepsy.
• Are pregnant or menstruating.
• Have cancer.
• Had a back operation before, and the lower back pain is caused from past surgery or accident.
• Are suffering from a metabolic arthritis.
• Device should not be applied over swollen, infected, inflamed areas, or skin eruptions,
ex. phlebitis, thrombophlebitis, varicose vein, etc.
• Device should not be applied over, or in proximity to, cancerous lesions.
• Have low back skin conditions of:
- Acutely or chronically diseased (injured or irritated) skin
- Hypersensitive skin
- Allergy with the gel pad
- Scars
- Healing wounds
- Rashes
- Inflamed skin
- Bruises
- Swelling
- Hemorrhage following acute trauma
or fracture after use
The proper use of this device is important to obtain temporary pain relief. Please take
the next few minutes to read this manual carefully and learn the correct operation of
this easy-to-use equipment.
This Rapid Relief device is indicated for temporary relief of pain associated with sore
and aching muscles in the lower back as a result of strain from exercises or normal
household and work activities.
WHAT IS RAPID RELIEF?
Rapid Relief is a TENS device - TENS stands for Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve
Stimulation. The device emits controlled micro-electric currents called impulses
through skin to interact with nerves/acupuncture points for temporary pain relief.
The pain relieving effect comes from blocking the nerve pathway transmitting
pain signals.