Shoulder
Patch Placement Basics
Placement of your patch is EXTREMELY important and is most frequently the cause of an individual not experiencing the relief they seek. Patience is key!
Step 1:
Identify the location where you feel the most discomfort. DO NOT use the adhesive to attach your patch yet.
Step 2:
Start by holding the patch directly over the area of discomfort.
Step 3:
If you do not experience relief in minutes, move the patch in small increments (approximately 1” at a time) around the area, waiting a minute before moving again.
Step 4:
Once you have found the spot where the patch gives you relief, secure the patch in place using whatever method is best for you (using the included adhesive, athletic tape, or wrap, etc.)
Step 5:
For the best results, leave the patch on overnight. You can try this in multiple areas each day to see what works best. Remember, be patient!
Shoulder
Step 1:
Move your arm to find where your tension the greatest and hold the patch in place on that spot.
Step 2:
After 2-3 minutes, you may notice that the discomfort has moved. Follow it with the patch. Usually after 2-3 minutes, you may notice that it has moved. Follow it.
Step 3:
After another 3-4 minutes, all tension and discomfort should be gone.
Step 4:
Do a full range of motion to check for any more tension. (Don’t just fix it until it’s “good enough”. Continue using the patch until the tension is completely gone.)
Step 9:
If you feel the pain returning, immediately put the patch back on the source of discomfort and you should feel relief within 1-2 minutes.
Step 9:
Move the patch to the top of your shoulder near your neck and leave it on overnight.
Frozen Shoulder
Step 1:
Move your arm to find where your tension the greatest and hold the patch in place on that spot.
Step 2:
After 3-4 minutes, move the patch to a different location on your shoulder.
Step 3:
Repeat step 2 on the sides of your shoulder that you have not tried yet. (outside arm, collar bone, back, and top.)
Step 4:
After about 15 minutes of this rotation, you should have full range of motion.
Step 5:
Repeat the above steps until you have full range of motion and no discomfort. (Don’t just fix it until it’s “good enough”. Continue using the patch until your tension and discomfort is completely gone.)
Step 6:
If you feel tension returning, immediately put the patch back on the source and you should feel relief within 1-2 minutes.
Step 7:
Leave the patch on the top of your shoulder near your neck and leave it on overnight.
