Pad Placement Guide

E-Pulse® Electrode Pad Placement & Therapy Recommendations

LOWER/MID/UPPER BACK

(Warning: Avoid placing pads directly on spine.)
  1. Carefully place the massage pads across the targeted area such as your low, mid, and/or upper back.
  2. Apply to multiple areas simultaneously using four pads, or use six pads with the optional dual connector.
  3. Place pads vertically when pain extends across a significant distance of your back.

RECOMMENDED BACK AND WAIST THERAPIES

For common back problems associated with sore and aching muscles due to strain from exercise or normal activities on the upper back, lower back, or waist area:

  1. We recommend a therapy such as SWEDISH and set the duration to at least 10 MINUTES.
  2. Another great therapy for back pain is REFLEXOLOGY and set the duration to 20 or 30 MINUTES.
  3. If you are looking to facilitate or improve a group of muscles, use therapy REFLEXOLOGY or GUA SHA. Set the duration to at least 10 MINUTES and increase the intensity to as high as you can tolerate.

SUGGESTED ACCESSORY: The e-Pulse® Workout Belt has been specifically designed for the lower back and abdominal muscles. For large muscle groups, we also suggest using the e-Pulse® Massage Brace (both sold separately or in bundles).

LEGS

(Warning: Avoid placing pads close to your groin area.)
  1. Carefully place the massage pads across the targeted area such as your low, mid, and/or upper back.
  2. Apply to multiple areas simultaneously using four pads, or use six pads with the optional dual connector.
  3. Place pads vertically when pain extends across a significant distance of your back.

RECOMMENDED LEG THERAPIES

For common leg problems associated with sore and aching muscles due to strain from exercise or normal activities:

  1. We recommend a therapy such as SWEDISH for a minimum of 10 MINUTES.
  2. Another great therapy for leg pain is KNEADING, and set the DURATION to 20 or 30 MINUTES.
  3. If you are looking to facilitate or improve a group of muscles, use EMS therapy REFLEXOLOGY or GUA SHA. Set the DURATION to at least 10 MINUTES and increase the INTENSITY to as high as you can tolerate.

SUGGESTED ACCESSORY:  For large muscle groups, we suggest using the e-Pulse® Massage Brace (sold separately). For lower leg or foot pain, the e-Pulse® Massage Shoes and Massage Socks are an excellent alternative (both sold separately).

NECK

(Warning: We recommend using small pads for effective results.

Avoid placing close to your head, and the front and side of your neck.)
  1. Carefully place two massage pads across the targeted area of your neck.
  2. Place pads vertically when pain extends across a significant distance between your neck and shoulder.
  3. Avoid placing pads too close to your head or near the esophagus or windpipe.

RECOMMENDED NECK THERAPIES

For neck problems associated with sore and aching neck muscles due to strain from exercise or normal activities:

  1. We recommend a therapy such as LOMI LOMI and set the DURATION to 20 or 30 MINUTES.
  2. Another great therapy is ASSORTED and set the DURATION to 20 or 30 MINUTES.

SUGGESTED ACCESSORY: For neck pain, we suggest you use small massage pads which are ideal for smaller muscle groups.

SHOULDERS

(Warning: Avoid placing pads close to your heart.)
Avoid placing close to your head, and the front and side of your neck.)
  1. Carefully place two massage pads horizontally across the area of your trapezoids.
  2. Place pads in a parallel position for rotator cuff ailments.

RECOMMENDED THERAPIES FOR SHOULDERS

For common shoulder problems associated with sore and aching muscles due to exercise or normal activities:

  1. We recommend a therapy such as KNEADING and set the DURATION to 10 MINUTES.
  2. Another great therapy for shoulder pain is CHOPPING and set the DURATION to 20 or 30 MINUTES.
  3. If you are looking to facilitate or improve a group of muscles, we recommend a therapy such as TRIGGER POINT or REFLEXOLOGY. Set the DURATION to at least 10 MINUTES and increase the INTENSITY to as high as you can tolerate.

ARMS AND HANDS

(Warning: For hands and wrist we recommend using small size pads or
the e-Pulse® Massage Gloves, which are sold separately.)
  1. Carefully place the massage pads on either side or across the length of your forearm, around your elbow, or across your bicep and/or triceps.
  2. Apply to multiple areas simultaneously using four pads, or use six pads with the optional dual connector.
  3. Place pads vertically when pain extends across a significant distance of your arms or on either side when applying to a smaller area.