The following guidelines are intended to help users identify different conditions giving a brief explanation and a suggested treatment using PainSolv®. The treatment modes (Pain, Wound and Stress) have been developed specifically to give the optimum treatment and relief for each condition but are not intended to either help diagnose or cure such conditions. No two individuals are the same and results will vary from person to person. If you have specific medical concerns, please consult your medical doctor. The suggested applications provided are not intended to suggest that a condition will be cured, only that symptoms may be reduced.| CONDITION / SETTING | BRIEF DESCRIPTION AND TREATMENT |
| Achilles Bursitis / PAIN | A musculoskeletal pain around the Achilles tendon where the bursae become inflammed.TREATMENT: Place PainSolv head on either side of the Achilles Tendon directly where the pain is. You can treat both sides one after the other if desired. |
| Acute Pain / PAIN | Acute pain is one which starts suddenly either as a result of a trauma or for no apparent reason.TREATMENT: Apply PainSolv direct to the point of pain as many times as desired. |
| Angina / PAIN | Heart pain due to insufficient blood flow / blood circulation to the heart.TREATMENT: This diagnosis of this condition must be made by a medical doctor before use of PainSolv begins. |
| Ankle Pain / PAIN | Pain in and around the joints of the ankles.TREATMENT: Apply PainSolv direct to the point of pain both on the ankle and upper area of affected foot. |
| Ankylosing Spondylitis / PAIN | Chronic inflammation of the spinal area.TREATMENT: It is best to ask a family member or carer to apply PainSolv to the top, middle and lower spine morning, noon and night on a regular basis if possible. |
| Arachnoiditis / PAIN | Inflamed membranes around the spinal cord.TREATMENT: This diagnosis of this condition must be made by a medical doctor before use of PainSolv begins. |
| Arm Pain / PAIN | Pains in the muscles or joints of the arm.TREATMENT: Apply PainSolv direct to the point of pain as many times as desired. |
| Arthritis / PAIN | Osteoarthritis – wearing of the bones and joints. Rheumatoid Arthritis – inflamed membranes around and between the joints.TREATMENT: Apply PainSolv direct to the point of pain as many times as desired. |
| Back Pain / PAIN | Aches and pains in the muscles of the back.TREATMENT: If the point of pain is inaccessible, it is best to ask a family member or carer to apply PainSolv to the top, middle and lower spine morning, noon and night on a regular basis. |
| Baker’s Cyst / WOUND | Swelling caused by fluid from the knee joint pushing to the back of the knee, producing a fluid filled sac.TREATMENT: Apply PainSolv directly onto the most swollen extremity of the fluid filled sac and apply as many times as desired. |
| Bicipital Tendonitis / PAIN | Musculoskeletal pain in the biceps and shoulders.TREATMENT: Apply PainSolv directly to the point of pain if possible but remember that as the unit emits pulsed waves that pass directly through all body tissue types, it is possible to treat this type of pain by applying the unit on the more accessible area at the front of the body in this instance. |
| Brachial Plexus / PAIN | Nerve pain running from the spine, through the neck, to the armpit and down into the arm.TREATMENT: If the point of pain is inaccessible, it is best to ask a family member or carer to apply PainSolv to the top, middle and lower spine morning, noon and night on a regular basis. The therapy can also be applied directly into the armpit and on the neck. |
| Bunion / WOUND | Inflamed tissue on a bony swelling at the base of the big toe.TREATMENT: Apply PainSolv directly onto the most swollen extremity of the swelling and apply as many times as desired. |
| Bursitis / PAIN | (Housemaids Knee / Plumbers Elbow) Inflamed and sore fluid filled lump, between tendons and joints of the knee or elbow. TREATMENT: Apply PainSolv directly onto the most swollen extremity of the swelling and apply as many times as desired. |
| Carpal Tunnel Syndrome / WOUND | Nerve from the forearm to the hand is trapped or squeezed at the wrist.TREATMENT: Apply PainSolv direct to the point of pain as many times as desired. |
| Causalgia / PAIN | Nerve injury causing severe burning sensation in the nerve areas.TREATMENT: Apply PainSolv direct to the point of pain as many times as desired. |
| Central Pain Syndrome / PAIN | Neuropathic pain caused by damage to the central nervous system. Can be burning, aching, cutting or tearing sensations or sudden painful shots of pain.TREATMENT: This diagnosis of this condition must be made by a medical doctor or, where appropriate, a dentist, before use of PainSolv begins. |
| Cervical Hyperextension (Whiplash) / PAIN | Forcefully stretched or pulled soft tissue in the spine, causing headaches and stiffness in the neck and back of the head.TREATMENT: Apply PainSolv to the tops of the shoulder immediately adjacent to the neck and also to the base of the head at the back as many times as desired. |
| Chest Wall Pain / PAIN | Tenderness of the cartilage connecting ribs to the chest bone.TREATMENT: Apply PainSolv direct to the point of pain twice a day. If the discomfort is experienced on both sides of the chest, treat each side during treatment for one session each per treatment. |
| Cholycystectomy Pains / WOUND | Continuing pains after surgical removal of the gall bladder.TREATMENT: Apply PainSolv direct to the general area of pain as many times as desired. |
| Chondromalacia Patella / WOUND | Softening and degeneration of the cartilage beneath the knee cap.TREATMENT: Apply PainSolv direct to the general area of discomfort as many times as desired |
| CONDITION / SETTING | BRIEF DESCRIPTION AND TREATMENT |
| Chronic Fatigue Syndrome / STRESS | Severe fatigue and tiredness causing painful muscle and joints sleep disorder, poor memory and concentration.TREATMENT: Apply PainSolv to the solar plexus as many times as desired for at least 14 days. Application can also be made to the inner wrist area of both hands. |
| Chronic Pain / PAIN | Pain that is continuous and has been suffered for a long period of time.TREATMENT: Apply PainSolv direct to the general area of pain as many times as desired. |
| Circulation / STRESS | ‘Pins and needles’ can be suffered due to insufficient blood supply to parts of the body.TREATMENT: Apply PainSolv direct to the general area of discomfort, as many times as desired. |
| Cluster Headache / PAIN | Normally comes on suddenly, and in ‘clusters’ of headaches, which re-occur the same time every day. Painful stabbing pains around the eye or temple which may spread to the face and neck.TREATMENT: Apply PainSolv to the temples (one session for each side of head) and also to the base of the skull. Repeat this treatment as many times as desired for 7 days. |
| Collapsed Vertebra / WOUND | Compression fracture in the bone, normally caused by osteoporosis – where the amount of bone tissue is below a normal amount – more likely in an elderly person.TREATMENT: This diagnosis of this condition must be made by a medical doctor before use of PainSolv begins. |
| Compartment Syndrome / WOUND & PAIN | Most common in the lower leg and forearm. This is a swelling which compresses muscles, nerves and blood vessels. It is a severe pain, which does not respond to pain medication and in the most serious cases could lead to amputation of infected limb.TREATMENT: As this condition is a multiple problem, it is best to apply two therapies to either the shin or forearm areas as many times as desired for at least 2 weeks. |
| Crohn’s Disease | Inflammatory bowel disease, with severe ‘waves’ of abdominal pains. Crohn’s Disease is a condition that causes both chronic pain and heightened stress levels due to nature of the disease.TREATMENT: This diagnosis of this condition must be made by a medical doctor before use of PainSolv begins. |
| Curvature of the spine (Scoliosis) / PAIN | Musculoskeletal pain which is linked to the spine being curved.TREATMENT: As the point of pain is likely to be inaccessible, it is best to ask a family member or carer to apply PainSolv to the top, middle and lower spine morning, noon and night on a regular basis. |
| Degenerative Arthritis / WOUND | This is caused by wear and eventual breakdown of the protein (cartilage) in one or more joints.TREATMENT: Apply PainSolv direct to the point of discomfort and pain, which should be directly onto the affected joints. The device should be used as many times as desired on a regular basis. |
| Disc conditions / WOUND | Various terms for this type condition eg: herniated disc, degenerative disc disease, pinched nerve, bulging disc etc. Common pain experienced leg pain, numbness, tingling or weakness in the leg.TREATMENT: Apply PainSolv direct to the point of discomfort and pain, which should be directly onto the affected joints. The device should be used as many times as desired on a regular basis. |
| Ear ache (Otitis Media) | Serious ear ache, caused by middle ear infection. Most common cause of hearing loss in children, and commonly contracted during winter and early spring.TREATMENT: This diagnosis of this condition must be made by a medical doctor before use of PainSolv begins. |
| Elbow pain / PAIN | Reasons for elbow pain are: Epicondylitis, Tendonitis, which is inflammation of the joint (also referred to as Tennis Elbow). Irritated nerve (funny bone) can cause numbness, and pain.TREATMENT: Apply PainSolv directly to the point of pain. Repeat as often as necessary but at least twice a day. |
| Erthyromelalgia (EM) / WOUND | Symptoms of this can be red or purple colours infected parts of the body such as the knees, face, ears and feet, sometimes swollen and hot to the touch, with a burning type of pain. Symptoms and infected areas vary from person to person.TREATMENT: Apply PainSolv to the area where the condition is worst in first instance and then to the perimeters where the discomfort or discolouring extends to. Repeat as often as necessary. |
| Eye pain / WOUND | Pain that is caused by blood pressure or other ophthalmic problems.TREATMENT: This diagnosis of this condition must be made by a medical doctor before use of PainSolv begins. |
| Facet Syndrome / PAIN | This is generally a chronic pain, associated with degenerative disc disease. A severe pain which may be due to sudden movement which traumatizes the joint which sits on each side of the spinal column.TREATMENT: Apply PainSolv to the area where the pain is worst in first instance and then to the perimeters where the pain extends to. Repeat as often as necessary. |
| Fibroids / PAIN & WOUND | These are growths, made up of muscle fibres that grow on the womb. Some women suffer terrible pain with this and some do not suffer any symptoms at all.TREATMENT: Whilst the pain is the dominant factor in this condition, when PainSolv should be applied to the lower stomach, it is also worth applying the device to the same area whilst on the Wound setting. Apply treatments one after the other morning and evening. |
| Fibromyalgia / PAIN | A burning, ‘flu like symptom’ pain, from within the muscles and ligaments in the body. This is a chronic condition, and although the tissues of the muscles and ligaments are painful, they are not inflamed.TREATMENT: Apply PainSolv to the areas where pain is worst, which in many sufferers will be multiple sites. Apply the device for one therapy duration on each site. Repeat as many times as desired on a regular basis. |
| CONDITION / SETTING | BRIEF DESCRIPTION AND TREATMENT |
| Foot Pain / PAIN & WOUND | There are various reasons for this. Corns and Calluses, in grown toe nails, bunions and bunionettes, interdigital neuroma (inflammation of the nerves between the third and forth toe, and the bottom of the foot), hammer or claw toe, metatarsalgia, stress fracture, sesamoiditis, Plantar fasciitis, bursitis of the heel, Haglund’s deformity, Achilles tendonitis, tarsal tunnel syndrome, flat feet, and high arches. All of these conditions can be very painful.TREATMENT: Apply PainSolv to the affected areas where pain is worst, but also on the opposite surface of the foot to ensure all areas are treated. In the case of corns or calluses and ingrown toenails, you can also treat these areas with Wound setting. Always apply at least twice a day, but remember that you can apply as many times in succession as you wish without side effects. |
| Fracture / WOUND | This happens when a bone cannot withstand the pressure placed on it by an outside force. The pain occurs when the nerve endings surrounding the bone are irritated. When the bone bleeds, the swelling associated with this causes pain. The muscles around the broken bones, spasm to hold the bone in place and this also causes pain.TREATMENT: This diagnosis of this condition must be made by a medical doctor or, where appropriate, a dentist, before use of PainSolv begins. |
| Frozen Shoulder / PAIN | This could be caused by inflammation, thickening or shrinkage of the capsule that surrounds a shoulder joint, which results in gradual limitation of movement in the joint. Frozen shoulders happen more commonly to people who suffer with diabetes.TREATMENT: Apply PainSolv to the front, back and upper surface of the shoulder in succession. Treat each area for one full session with the device and repeat as necessary. |
| Gout / PAIN | High uric acid levels in the blood, which is normally dissolved, as it is passed through the kidneys – crystallises and deposits in the joints and tissues.TREATMENT: This diagnosis of this condition must be made by a medical doctor before use of PainSolv begins. |
| Groin injury / WOUND | This injury is caused by the ‘adductor muscle’ group of muscles in the inner thigh being stretched or pulled beyond their normal excursion.TREATMENT: Apply PainSolv to the area where the pain is worst in first instance and then to the perimeters where the pain extends to. Repeat as often as necessary. |
| Headache / PAIN | Mild to severe pain in the head region, and can also be felt in the back of the neck. Not normally serious, and can be treated with medicines.TREATMENT: Apply PainSolv to the temples on each side of head and also to the base of the skull. Repeat as many times as necessary. |
| Heart Burn / STRESS | Heart burn has nothing to do with the heart. It is a burning sensation due to gastric acid being regurgitated. This burning can also be felt in the neck and throat.TREATMENT: Apply PainSolv to the alimentary canal tract in the centre of the chest as many times as necessary. If the problem persists, you must consult a doctor as soon as possible. |
| Heel Pain / PAIN | This commonly occurs due to daily exercise and daily use, as the heel is the first part of the foot to have contact with the ground.TREATMENT: Apply PainSolv directly to the point of pain also to back of heel. Repeat as often as necessary but at least twice a day. Treat site of pain and back of heel separately. |
| Hernia / PAIN | When a part of a body cavity bulges out of area where it is normally contained. There are various types of hernia eg: Injuinal, hiatus, scrotal and umbilical.TREATMENT: Apply PainSolv directly to the point of pain. Repeat as often as necessary but at least twice a day. |
| Herpes Zoster (shingles) / WOUND | This is an infection which is caused by the same virus as the chickenpox virus, and an outbreak can be a very painful blistering type rash and can show on any part of the body. Outbreaks linked to stress, impaired immune system and aging.TREATMENT: Using the targeting LED in the head of the PainSolv device, aim the beam at the inflamed and blistered area, but do not touch the tissue. |
| Hip Pain / PAIN | This is either in or around the hip joint. Sometimes, although the pain may be in the hip, you may have referred pain, where you have pain in the hip, but you can perhaps feel it in the thigh or even perhaps feel the pain in your lower back.TREATMENT: Apply PainSolv directly to the point of pain. Repeat as often as necessary but at least twice a day until initial inflammation has subsided. If the pain radiates to the upper thigh or lower back, then it is wise to treat these areas too. Always treat each area with a separate session (this can be done immediately). |
| Infection / STRESS | Infections are caused by bacteria. Bacteria infect the body’s cells by releasing harmful toxins, and damage the immune system; this then leads to inflammation which causes infection.TREATMENT: Apply PainSolv to the solar plexus. |
| Injury or Trauma / PAIN & WOUND | Physical trauma can be caused by accidents or a hard blow to a part of the body.TREATMENT: Apply PainSolv directly to the point of pain. Repeat as often as necessary but at least twice a day. If a wound is involved, then also treat with Wound Relief setting twice a day at least. |
| Insomnia / STRESS | This is difficulty in either initiating or maintaining sleep. Some causes can be stress, anxiety or depression.TREATMENT: Apply PainSolv to the solar plexus or inside of wrists. |
| Intercostal pain / WOUND | An abrupt pain when the nerve that runs along one of the ribs in the thoracic cage becomes slightly inflamed, also known as intercostal neuralgia. This pain can worsen with a movement of the vertebral column, incorrect posture, and the simple movement of breathing or coughing, or even talking.TREATMENT: This diagnosis of this condition must be made by a medical doctor before use of PainSolv begins. |
| CONDITION / SETTING | BRIEF DESCRIPTION AND TREATMENT |
| Intermittent Claudication / STRESS | This is caused due to a lack of sufficient blood to the muscles, and so not supplying the oxygen needed. This can happen in the calf or thigh muscles or even the muscles in the buttocks.TREATMENT: Apply PainSolv to the rear of the knee and also on the calf, treating each area with a separate treatment. |
| Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) / PAIN & STRESS | This can be a chronic and debilitating condition. Symptoms may vary from person to person, but common symptoms are: flatulence, abdominal cramping or pains, mucus in the stools and / or diarrhoea and constipation. IBS is a condition that causes both chronic pain and heightened stress levels due to nature of the disease.TREATMENT: Apply PainSolv using PAIN setting to the point of pain or to the solar plexus using STRESS setting. Apply as many times as desired in any one session. |
| Ischial Bursitis / WOUND | Inflammation of a tiny fluid filled sac (bursa) which acts to reduce friction between tissues in the body. There are approx 160 of these little sacs located near the major joints of the body such as the shoulders, knees, elbows and hips.TREATMENT: Apply PainSolv directly onto the most swollen extremity of the fluid filled sac and apply up to three times daily. |
| Jaw Ache / PAIN | This can be one of a group of conditions, generally a painful feeling in the muscles that control the act of the chewing. The pain generally goes away with no treatment.TREATMENT: Apply PainSolv to the joint of the jaw in front of the ear and treat twice a day. |
| Knee Pain / PAIN & WOUND | This is normally the result of an injury like a tear or rupture of cartilages or cruciate ligaments. It can also be the result of arthritis gout or infections.TREATMENT: Apply PainSolv to the front of the leg immediately below the patella (kneecap) and also at the back of the knee in the joint on a regular basis. |
| Laminectomy / STRESS | An operation performed on either the neck or back to relieve pressure on nerves.TREATMENT: Apply PainSolv on the top of each shoulder where it joins the neck and treat each separately twice a day at least. |
| Lateral Epicondylitis (Tennis Elbow) / PAIN | This pain could be due to repetitive motions. The pain starts outside of the elbow and passes down the arm to the hand.TREATMENT: Apply PainSolv to the point of pain on the outside of the elbow and also immediately below the elbow. Treat each area with a separate treatment and repeat at least twice daily. |
| Leg Pain / PAIN | There are various reasons for leg pain. It could be due to cramps (dehydration or low amounts of potassium, magnesium, sodium or calcium in the blood), muscle strain (torn or pulled muscle), inflamed tendons (tendonitis), blood clots (deep vein thrombosis), infection of the bone (osteomyelitis), inflammation of the leg joints (arthritis or gout), nerve damage or varicose veins.TREATMENT: Apply PainSolv to the point or points of pain on the leg and treat each area with a separate treatment and repeat at least twice daily. |
| Ligamentous Pain / WOUND | Ligament pain is caused by torn or pulled muscles not healing quickly. This pain can be quite debilitating, and can, on occasions, create referred pain to other parts of the body through the autonomic nervous system.TREATMENT: Apply PainSolv to the point of discomfort or pain and treat three times daily. This is a slow process and you should expect to treat yourself for between 3 and 4 weeks. |
| Loin Pain / PAIN | Sources of pain are generally found in the kidneys, but stones could be in the urinary tract, renal pelvis or urethra causing severe pain.TREATMENT: Apply PainSolv to the kidney area of the back as well as the point of pain in the groin area. Treat each area with a separate treatment and repeat three times daily. |
| Lower Back Pain / PAIN | Back Pain is a symptom. Referred pain from other organs is also a reason for back pain. Sciatica (disc herniation pressing directly on the nerve) could be a cause for lower back pain. Pulled muscle in the lower back, due to carrying or lifting something heavy could also be a cause.TREATMENT: Assuming that the condition is not sciatica (see separate guideline), apply PainSolv to the point of pain and also at the corresponding point on the front of the body. Each point should be treated with a separate session twice a day at least. |
| Lumbago / PAIN | Lumbago originates in the lower back and can move from there to the buttocks, groin area or into the back of the thigh.TREATMENT: Apply PainSolv to the buttock area of the back on each side, as well as the point of pain at the back of the thigh. Treat each area with a separate treatment and repeat at least three times. |
| Lumbar Prolapse / PAIN | Slipped or herniated discs in the spinal column.TREATMENT: Apply PainSolv to each side of the spine. Treat each area with a separate treatment and repeat three times. |
| Lumbar Spondylosis / PAIN | This is a fusing of one or more vertebral joints in the spine.TREATMENT: Apply PainSolv to each side of the spine adjacent to the affected vertebrae. Treat each area with a separate treatment and repeat at leaset three times daily. |
| Mastectomy Pain / WOUND | Numbness, pain and weakness in the affected arm, hand and shoulder. The cause is damaged nerves that have been cut during surgery.TREATMENT: Apply PainSolv to the affected shoulder and just below the elbow and treat each area with a separate treatment and repeat at leaset three times daily. |
| Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME) / STRESS | This is also known as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome or Post Viral Fatigue Syndrome. This illness affects the nervous and immune systems of the body. Common symptoms are severe exhaustion, memory and concentration difficulties and muscle pain.TREATMENT: Apply PainSolv to the solar plexus. It is also worth applying PainSolv to the inner wrists at leaset twice a day – treat each area with a separate treatment session. |
| CONDITION / SETTING | BRIEF DESCRIPTION AND TREATMENT |
| Mechanical Lower Back Pain / PAIN | This is non-specific back pain which is usually found in the spinal joints, soft tissue surrounding the spinal column or the vertebrae, but there is no physical abnormality of the back.TREATMENT: Apply PainSolv to each side of the spine adjacent to the area of pain. Treat each area with a separate treatment and repeat at leaset three times daily. |
| Medial Epicondylitis (Golfer’s Elbow) Lateral Epicondylitis (Tennis Elbow) / PAIN | These conditions are caused by overuse of the muscles and tendons in the forearm, causing inflammation in the elbow joint.TREATMENT: Apply PainSolv to the point of pain on the inside or outer of the elbow and also immediately below the elbow. Treat each area with a separate treatment and repeat at least twice daily. |
| Meralgia Paraesthetica / PAIN | Condition which causes tingling, numbness or a burning pain on the outer thigh. Skin can be sensitive to the touch. It is caused by the compression of the cutaneous nerve as it leaves the pelvis.TREATMENT: Apply PainSolv to the point of pain on the outer thigh and also the inner thigh on the affected leg. Treat each area with a separate treatment and repeat at least twice daily. |
| Migraine / STRESS | Severe throbbing head pain, pain near the eye on the affected side, sensitive to light and sound, nausea – these are all symptoms of migraine. This pain can be severe and debilitating.TREATMENT: Apply PainSolv to the temples on each side of the head and also to the base of the skull at the back of the head. Treat each area separately as many times as necessary. |
| Migrainious Neuralgia (Cluster Headache) Morton’s / PAIN | Know as cluster headaches. They happen within a short time of each other, and are short attacks of pain around the eyes.TREATMENT: Apply PainSolv to the temples on each side of the head. Treat each area separately as many times as necessary. |
| Metatarsalgia / PAIN | This injury is caused by repetitive trauma to the fore foot. The ends of the nerves get pinched and trapped during the ‘push-off’ phase of walking. A dull ache / bruise like feeling to the ball of the foot, which worsens if walking barefoot.TREATMENT: Apply PainSolv to the ball of the foot and also the top of the foot, treating each area separately. Treat at least twice a day. |
| Muscle Injury / WOUND | This injury can happen at any time eg; walking or lifting heavy things and during sports or exercise. The muscle or tendons can be torn or pulled excessively.TREATMENT: Apply PainSolv to the point of discomfort and treat at least three times daily. |
| Musculoskeletal Pain / PAIN | The causes for this are varied. The feeling is that all muscles in the body are pulled, tired or overworked.TREATMENT: Apply PainSolv to the point of pain and treat at least three times daily. |
| Myofacial Pain Syndrome (MPS) / PAIN | The facia surrounds muscle, bone, nerve and every organ and blood vessel in the body. Trauma to this tissue can result in pressure on the nerves, muscle and bones etc of the body, not only causing pain when pressed, but also causing a referred pain, elsewhere in the body. TREATMENT: Apply PainSolv to the point of pain and also the jaw joint and the temples on each side of the head. Treat each area separately at least twice daily. |
| Neuralgia / PAIN | In many cases the cause of neuralgia (nerve pain) is not identifiable. Inflammation, trauma, infection and even chemicals can cause neuralgia.TREATMENT: Apply PainSolv to the point of pain and treat at least twice daily. |
| Neuropathy / PAIN | Neuropathy is damage to the nerves caused through a complication of diabetes. There are a number of ways that the nerves can be damaged because of diabetes, and they are all related to blood glucose levels being too high, for a long period of time. There are four types of Neuropathy: Diabetes, Peripheral, Proximal and Focal.TREATMENT: Apply PainSolv to the point of pain and treat at least twice daily. |
| Night Cramps / PAIN | This is a muscle spasm that could last, commonly from just a few seconds to up to 10 minutes.TREATMENT: Apply PainSolv to the point of pain and treat at least twice daily. Keep treating even though the pain has subsided for at least one week. |
| Occipital Neuralgia / PAIN | Occipital nerves (greater and lesser) run from where the spinal column meets the neck, up onto the scalp and the back of the head. The pain is caused when these nerves are pinched by over tensed muscles in this area, or trauma to the back of the head.TREATMENT: Apply PainSolv on the top of each shoulder where it joins the neck and treat each separately at least twice a day. |
| Oesophagitis / STRESS | Acid reflux which has leaked from the stomach up into the oesophagus.TREATMENT: Apply PainSolv to solar plexus once a day. |
| Osteoarthritis / PAIN | Inflammation of the joints – when the joints are affected in this way the cartilage that covers the ends of the joint bones becomes damaged and thin. At this point the body tries to repair itself, making the bone beneath the cartilage, thicker and misshaped. Chalky deposits form in the cartilage and cause the joint to become swollen and hot.TREATMENT: Apply PainSolv to the point of pain and treat at least twice daily on a regular basis. |
| Osteoporosis / PAIN | Means ‘porous bones’. The bones are made up of a very thick outer shell, and a mesh of bone on the inside. Osteoporosis means that these bone parts become weak and fragile and prone to braking.TREATMENT: This diagnosis of this condition must be made by a medical doctor or, where appropriate, a dentist, before use of PainSolv begins. |
| Para tendonitis / PAIN | Tendonitis of the foot, where the Posterior Tibial tendon in the foot is affected by injury or overuse.TREATMENT: Apply PainSolv to the top and sole of the affected foot at least twice a day (separate treatment for each area). |
| Pelvic Pain / PAIN | Can be a chronic pain which affect the areas between your hips and below your navel.TREATMENT: Apply PainSolv to both sides of the lower abdomen adjacent to the hips and repeat treatment to each side morning and night. |
| CONDITION / SETTING | BRIEF DESCRIPTION AND TREATMENT |
| Perineal Pain / PAIN | To be found in the sexual organs. In the labia of women and the scrotum and base of the penis in men. Can be tender to the touch, or feels like a pressure sort of pain in the area.TREATMENT: Apply PainSolv to the point where the groin meets the thigh for ladies and at the point where the penis meets the scrotum for gents. If the pain is too severe, remember that it is OK to use PainSolv by holding it a few millimeters from the skin. Treat each area with a separate therapy at least twice a day. |
| Period Pain / PAIN | Cramps in the lower abdomen, when the menstrual cycle begins. Can last for two or three days.TREATMENT: Apply PainSolv to the point where the groin meets the thigh and in the middle of the lower back. Treat each area with a separate therapy up to four times a day. |
| Peripheral Neuropathy / PAIN | Damage to the peripheral nervous system, which sends information from the brain and spinal cord to all the other parts of the body.TREATMENT: Apply PainSolv to each side of the spine base and treat each area separately at least twice a day. |
| Persistent Pain / PAIN | Chronic pain that has continued for 3 months or more.TREATMENT: Apply PainSolv to the point of pain and treat at least twice a day on a regular basis. |
| Phantom Limb Pain / PAIN | Pain that occurs after an amputation of a limb.TREATMENT: Apply PainSolv to the point of amputation pain and treat twice a day on a regular basis. |
| Plantar Fasciitis / PAIN | Severe pain where the ligaments attach to the rear foot, five metatarsal bones and to the heel.TREATMENT: Apply PainSolv to the back of the ankle and heel junction and also the base of the heel and treat each areas at least twice a day on a regular basis. |
| Polymyalgia Rheumatica / PAIN | Pain and stiffness in the hip or shoulder area. In some cases there appears to be inflammatory arthritispresent.TREATMENT: Apply PainSolv to the side of the hip or the tops of the shoulders as necessary and treat up to three times daily on a regular basis. |
| Post Operative Pain / WOUND | Pain that continues on after surgery.TREATMENT: Apply PainSolv to the point of postoperative wound and treat twice a day on a regular basis. |
| Post Viral Fatigue Syndrome (ME) / STRESS | Please see ME.TREATMENT: Apply PainSolv to the solar plexus. It is also worth applying PainSolv to the inner wrists twice a day – treat each area with a separate treatment session. |
| Post-Herpetic Neuralgia (Shingles) / WOUND | Please see Herpes Zoster.TREATMENT: Using the targeting LED in the head of the PainSolv device, aim the beam at the inflamed and blistered area, but do not touch the tissue. |
| Pre-Menstrual Pain / PAIN | Please see Period PainTRAITEMENT: Apply PainSolv to the point where the groin meets the thigh and in the middle of the lower back. Treat each area with a separate therapy up to four times a day. |
| Prolapsed Disc Injury / PAIN | The disc bursts and fragments press on ligaments and nerves near to the disc, creating severe pain.TREATMENT: Apply PainSolv to each side of the spine adjacent to the area of pain. Treat each area with a separate treatment and repeat three times daily. |
| Pseudo gout (Calcium Pyrophosphate Deposition Disease) / PAIN | Deposited calcium crystals in the joints that cause the tissues to become swollen and painful. This term literally means ‘false gout’.TREATMENT: Apply PainSolv to the point of pain and treat at least twice a day on a regular basis. |
| Psoriatic Arthropathy / WOUND | This is a condition, where skin cells grow too quickly and flake, leaving red and sore scaly skin (psoriasis) that is linked to the development of arthritis. Long term medication is generally required for this condition.TREATMENT: Apply PainSolv to the point of discomfort and treat at least twice a day on a regular basis. |
| Quadrantus Lumborum / PAIN | Musculoskeletal condition that causes referred pain to the buttock and the back.TREATMENT: Apply PainSolv to the buttock area of the back on each side, as well as the back of the thigh. Treat each area with a separate treatment and repeat three times daily. |
| Radiculopathy / PAIN | Nerve irritation when the central portion of a disc ruptures and presses on the spinal cord or its nerves as they exit the spinal column.TREATMENT: Apply PainSolv to each side of the spine adjacent to the area of pain. Treat each area with a separate treatment and repeat three times daily. |
| Ramsay Hunt Syndrome / WOUND | Reactivation of the varicell-zoster virus which lies dormant in the body after childhood chickenpox. It can lead to facial paralysis by damage to the 7th nerve in the face. Causes severe ear pains, loss of taste, vertigo and hearing disorders.TREATMENT: Using the targeting LED in the head of the PainSolv device, aim the beam at the inflamed and blistered area, but do not touch the tissue. |
| Reynaud’s Syndrome / WOUND | Usually triggered by cold temperatures. Decrease of blood flow to extremities such as fingers and toes, nose, lips and ear lobes.TREATMENT: Apply PainSolv to the area of discomfort and treat at least twice a day on a regular basis. |
| Rectal pain / PAIN & WOUND | Rectal pain can be a mild irritation, or can be very debilitating. Reasons for pain in the rectum could be: Haemorrhoids, anal fissures, infection, abscesses, ulcerative colitis or Crohn’s disease.TREATMENT: Apply PainSolv to each buttock area of discomfort and treat at least twice a day on a regular basis on Wound Relief setting and also treat with Pain Relief setting at top of buttocks in centre. PainSolv should never be used internally. |
| CONDITION / SETTING | BRIEF DESCRIPTION AND TREATMENT |
| Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSDS) / PAIN | Burning type of pain, tenderness and swelling of the skin. Irritation of the nerves, leading to distorted impulses affecting the blood vessels and skin. See Causalgia.TREATMENT: Apply PainSolv direct to the point of pain as many times as desired. |
| Restless legs / PAIN | This is a neurological disorder – an unpleasant sensation, with an uncontrollable urge to move a resting leg, in an effort to stop this feeling. It has been described a burning sensation, or a tugging or creeping feeling in the muscle. Lying down or relaxing seems to bring on these sensations.TREATMENT: Apply PainSolv to the side of the hip and also the outside of the affected thigh, treating up to three times daily, with one treatment applied when in bed at night. |
| Rheumatoid Arthritis / PAIN | An inflammatory disease that affects the matching joints in the body. It normally affects the fingers and wrists, causing swollen and hot joints, rendering them stiff and difficult to move with ease.TREATMENT: This diagnosis of this condition must be made by a medical doctor before use of PainSolv begins. |
| Rib Pain / PAIN | This could be caused by broken ribs, or an injury or inflammation of the chest muscles. Inflammation of the rib or the cartilage connecting to the rib is called Costochondritis. Pleurisy, which is an inflammation of the lining of the lungs, will produce a similar pain.TREATMENT: Apply PainSolv direct to the point of pain as many times as desired. |
| Rotator Cuff / PAIN | Chronic pain that affects 1 or more of the 4 muscles in the shoulder. These muscles are supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor and subscapularis and they help to keep the humerus in place against the shoulder blade.TREATMENT: Apply PainSolv on the top and front of each shoulder where it joins the neck and treat each separately twice a day at least. Also treat the rear of the shoulder by asking a family member or carer to help with this. |
| Sacralisation / PAIN | Lower back pain due to L5 vertebrae joining the sacrum, which bears the weight and movement of the trunk of the body.TREATMENT: Apply PainSolv to each side of the spine adjacent to the area of pain. Treat each area with a separate treatment and repeat three times daily. |
| Sacro-iliac Joint Pain / PAIN | Mild to severe lower back pain, pain in the buttocks and pain that appears to be deep into the pelvic area. Pain in the hip, groin, thigh and down the leg. Stiffness in the lower spine area. The pain could radiate from either the ligaments or in the joint. Pain signals are sent to the brain via the many nerve endings in the joint.TREATMENT: Apply PainSolv to each side of the spine adjacent to the area of pain. Treat each area with a separate treatment and repeat three times daily. |
| Sciatica / PAIN | A very painful shooting pain that begins in the lower back and travels down the buttock and into the upper, and even as far as the lower leg. Pain is present during both sitting and standing, sharp movements tend to make the pain worse.TREATMENT: Apply PainSolv to each side of the spine adjacent to the area of pain, on the outside of the upper thigh, the outside of the calf and the top of the foot on the affected side of the body. Treat each area with a separate treatment and repeat three times daily. |
| Shingles / WOUND | Please see Herpes Zoster.TREATMENT: Using the targeting LED in the head of the PainSolv device, aim the beam at the inflamed and blistered area, but do not touch the tissue. |
| Sinusitis / WOUND | Nasal congestion, indicating a bacterial infection. Further symptoms could be bad breath, and facial tenderness or pressure.TREATMENT: Apply PainSolv on the cheeks directly adjacent to the nose and apply treatment to each side at least twice a day. |
| Spinal Stenosis / PAIN | The spinal canal is narrowed leaving little room for the spinal nerves to the point where they are being crushed. Pain suffered could be weakness, pain and pins and needles.TREATMENT: Apply PainSolv to each side of the spine adjacent to the area of pain. Treat each area with a separate treatment and repeat three times daily. |
| Spondylolis thesis / PAIN | This is a condition where one vertebrae slips forward onto the vertebrae in front, OR could be due to a stress fracture. Usually affecting the L5 vertebra in the lower back. Initially, pain will spread across the lower back feeling like a pulled muscle.TREATMENT: This diagnosis of this condition must be made by a medical doctor before use of PainSolv begins. |
| Spondylosis / PAIN | Growth spurs within the bones of the spine, or mineral deposits in the cushions between each vertebra are causes for this condition.TREATMENT: Apply PainSolv to each side of the spine adjacent to the area of pain. Treat each area with a separate treatment and repeat three times daily. |
| Sports injury / PAIN | Mostly injuries to muscles, bones, cartilage and tissues.TREATMENT: Apply PainSolv direct to the point of pain as many times as desired. |
| Stiffness / STRESS | Joint stiffness is mostly caused by one of the various forms of arthritis. Or muscle stiffness due to over exertion.TREATMENT: Apply PainSolv direct to the point of pain as many times as desired. |
| Subachromial Bursitis / PAIN | This muscle from the top of the shoulder blade to the humerus bone is the muscle used in throwing and moving the arm up and to the side. If this muscle is not trained properly for throwing sports it could be severely damaged.TREATMENT: Apply PainSolv on the top and front of each shoulder where it joins the neck and treat each separately at least twice a day at least. Also treat the rear of the shoulder by asking a family member or carer to help with this. |
| CONDITION / SETTING | BRIEF DESCRIPTION AND TREATMENT |
| Supraspinatus Tendonitis / PAIN | Pain from this muscle which could appear suddenly, will be felt over the top of the shoulder. Inflammation in the tendon which attaches it to the bone is usually caused by repetitive use (RSI).TREATMENT: Apply PainSolv on the top and front of each shoulder where it joins the neck and treat each separately twice a day at least. Also treat the rear of the shoulder by asking a family member or carer to help with this. |
| Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction (TMJ) / PAIN | This joint connects the lower jaw to the skull. There in one either side of the jaw. Pain normally felt every time the jaw moves eg: talking, chewing and yawning. Clicking or grating sounds may be heard. The jaw could be difficult to open very wide, and the face and mouth could swell on the affected side.TREATMENT: Apply PainSolv to the jaw/ear joint junction and the temples on each side of the head. Treat each area separately at least twice daily. |
| Tendonitis / PAIN | The tendon is a flexible band of tissue. If its usual smooth motion is impaired, it becomes inflamed causing pain.TREATMENT: Apply PainSolv direct to the point of pain as many times as desired. |
| Tennis Elbow / PAIN | A musculoskeletal condition caused by repetitive motions, causing tenderness on the outer part of the bone.TREATMENT: Apply PainSolv to the point of pain on the outside of the elbow and also immediately below the elbow. Treat each area with a separate treatment and repeat at least twice daily. |
| Tenosynovitis (Tendonitis) / PAIN | Inflammation of the tendon, where either there has been repetitive trauma to the area, or commonly high deposits of calcium left near the joints, so causing the inflammation of the tendon.TREATMENT: Apply PainSolv to the point of pain on the outside and inside of the affected joint. Treat each area with a separate treatment and repeat at least twice daily. |
| Tension Headaches / STRESS | Headaches generally thought to be brought about due to high levels of stress, but research shows that this could be due to a dysfunction of the nervous system. Also possibly through incorrect balances of certain chemicals in the brain.TREATMENT: Apply PainSolv to the temples on each side of the head and on the rear of the neck just below the base of the skull. Repeat a separate treatment on each area at least twice a day. |
| Testicular Pain / PAIN | Trauma to the testicles will produce severe pain, and could cause some bruising. Torsion, where the testicle twists inside the scrotum to such an extent that the blood vessels are blocked, so stopping blood flow to the testicles – this would need urgent surgery.TREATMENT: Apply PainSolv to the underside of the scrotum and also to the point where the underneath base of the penis meets the scrotum and treat each area separately up to three times daily. |
| Thoracic Outlet Syndrome / PAIN | A rare disorder that affects the nerves from the arms to the neck and from the base of neck to the armpit, causing weakness and wasting of the muscles of the hand, as well as numbness in this area.TREATMENT: Apply PainSolv to the side of the shoulder joint and also the wrist areas – treating each one separately, apply three times a day. |
| Toothache / PAIN & WOUND | Pain from the tooth could be caused by the surrounding gums or an infection in the jaw. A chipped or cracked tooth, a cavity or gum disease will result in inflammation of the nerve and can cause severe pain.TREATMENT: This diagnosis of this condition must be made by a dentist, before use of PainSolv begins. |
| Transverse Myelitis / PAIN | Disorder caused by inflammation that destroys the Myelitis (fatty substance that insulates the nerve cells on the spinal chord) on the same level (transverse) of both sides of the spinal chord.TREATMENT: Apply PainSolv to each side of the spine adjacent to the area of pain. Treat each area with a separate treatment and repeat three times daily. |
| Traumatic Avulsion of Nerve Roots / WOUND & PAIN | Nerve roots, due to massive trauma such as a motorcycle or car accident, having been torn from the exit of the spinal cord.TREATMENT: This diagnosis of this condition must be made by a doctor, before use of PainSolv begins. |
| Trigeminal Neuralgia (Tic Doloureux) / PAIN | An unpredictable facial pain, generally accompanied by muscle spasms. Burning or stinging, electric shock type stabbing pains, which can last from a few seconds to minutes.TREATMENT: Apply PainSolv to the point of pain (remember that it is as effective to hold the unit about 6mm from the skin in case the face is too sore to touch in the cheek area) and also the jaw joint on each side of the head. Treat each area separately at least twice daily on a regular basis. |
| Trochanteric Bursitis / PAIN | Hip and thigh, or buttock pain. Caused through irritated or inflamed joints.TREATMENT: Apply PainSolv to the buttock area of the back on each side, as well as the point of pain at the back of the thigh. Treat each area with a separate treatment and repeat three times daily. |
| Twelfth Rib Syndrome / PAIN | Could be either constant dull ache or sharp stabbing pain that could, if it goes undiagnosed, last for months. Caused by one rib overlapping another leaving sufferer with abdominal pains.TREATMENT: Apply PainSolv to the upper abdomen on the affected side of the body and repeat treatment three times a day until pain subsides. |
| Ulcerative Colitis / PAIN & STRESS | Ulcerative Colitis is a condition that causes both chronic pain and heightened stress levels due to nature of the disease. A type of bowel disease that has flare-ups and remissions. Fatigue, fever, abdominal pains and diarrhoea are common symptoms. The inner lining of the colon or large intestine becomes inflamed and develops small open sores, which bleed and produce pus and mucus.TREATMENT: Apply PainSolv using PAIN setting to the point of pain or to the solar plexus using STRESS setting. Apply as many times as desired in any one session. |
| Varicose Ulcer / WOUND | An itchy, brown crusty type of ulcer, with a red and weeping centre. These types of ulcers are created and slow to heal due to bad circulation, and generally appear on the legs above the ankle.TREATMENT: As this is an open wound effectively,you should never touch the ulcer with PainSolv, but instead treat through medical dressing, using the targeting LED in the head of the unit to position. Treat the ulcer at least twice a day at least for two weeks and then leave for a week and repeat treatment. |
| Whiplash (Cervical Hyperextension Injury) / PAIN |
Abnormal sharp movement of the neck muscles, ligaments and tendons, normally due to a motor accident, assault or injuries occurring during sporting activitiesTREATMENT: Apply PainSolv to the tops of the shoulder on each side of the neck, treating each side with a separate session. Repeat this two or three times daily. back to top |
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