Placement – Back and Shoulder Relief

Whether you’re in need of relief for chronic pain or recovering from an injury or procedure, finding proper placement of the Signal Relief patch is paramount. Since everybody and every body is different, placement of the patch will vary slightly. Review this material to take the first step towards relief!

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How to use the Signal Relief Patch

1. Find the spot.

Locate the source of your pain before applying the adhesive or securing the patch in place. We recommend placing the patch approximately 1” above where you feel the most intense pain. Don’t get discouraged if you can’t find the proper placement right away! Once the patch is in the right position, you may experience a warming or tingling sensation.

2. Place the patch.

Once you have found the proper placement for relief, secure the patch in place. You can use the included adhesives or simply tuck the Signal Relief patch inside a close-fitting article of clothing such as the waistband of your pants, inside a sports bra, or under a compression sleeve. The Signal Relief patch is most effective when worn in direct contact with the skin; however, skin-to-skin contact is not necessary for relief.

3. Feel better fast!

Use the Signal Relief patch daily or as often as you need it for long lasting, affordable, drug-free relief. The Signal Relief patch is non-habit forming and does not put anything into your body. Many experience the most relief after wearing the patch for 24-72 hours. For the best results, wear the patch overnight.

Applying & Removing Adhesives

Relief for Headaches

Hold the Signal Relief patch in place over the area where you feel the most intense pain.
After 2-3 minutes, you may notice that your pain has moved. Follow it with the patch.
After another 3-4 minutes, the pain should be gone.
Once the pain subsides, place the patch at the base of your neck on either side for 3-4 minutes each.
If you feel your headache returning, immediately place the patch back where you feel the pain and wait another 1-2 minutes for relief.

Relief for Upper Neck

Hold the Signal Relief patch in place over the area where you feel the most intense pain.
After 2-3 minutes, you may notice that your pain has moved. Follow it with the patch.
After another 3-4 minutes, the pain should subside.
Turn your head to find where the tension in your neck is greatest, and place the patch on the corresponding side of your upper neck for 2-3 minutes.
Swap sides and hold the patch in place for another 2-3 minutes.
Do a full range of motion to check for any additional tension. Continue using the patch until the tension is completely gone.
If you feel the tension returning, immediately put the patch back on the source and you should feel relief within 1-2 minutes.

Relief for Lower Neck

Hold the Signal Relief patch in place over the area where you feel the most intense pain.
After 2-3 minutes, you may notice that your pain has moved. Follow it with the patch.
After another 3-4 minutes, the pain should subside.
Turn your head to find where the tension in your neck is greatest, and place the patch at the base of your neck on one side for 2-3 minutes.
Swap sides and hold the patch in place for another 2-3 minutes.
Do a full range of motion to check for any additional tension. Continue using the patch until the tension is completely gone.
If you feel the tension returning, immediately put the patch back on the source and you should feel relief within 1-2 minutes.

Relief for Back

Move your back in a way that activates your back pain/tension. Keep track of your range of motion.
Once you have identified the source of your tension, hold the patch at the lower point on your back where you feel pain.
Slowly work the patch up your back in small increments (approximately 1” at a time) following the line of tension.
Test your range of motion after several minutes, moving your back and head from side to side.
If muscle knots flare up, place the patch directly over the knot(s) for 3-4 minutes.
- After another 3-4 minutes, your pain should be gone. Repeat this process as often as
- For upper back tension, leave the patch at the highest point (between your shoulder blades)
- For lower back tension, leave the patch on the most irritating area overnight.
Continue the process until you no longer feel pain. Do a full range of motion to see if there is any remaining tension.
If you feel pain returning to the back, immediately place the patch on the source. You should experience relief within 1-2 minutes.

Relief for Shoulder

Move your arm to find where your shoulder tension is the greatest and hold the patch in place over the area.
After 2-3 minutes, you may notice that the pain has moved. Follow it with the patch.
After another 3-4 minutes, all tension and pain should be gone.
Do a full range of motion to check for any additional tension. Continue using the Signal Relief patch until all tension is gone.
If you feel the pain returning, immediately put the patch back on the source of the tension and you should feel relief within 1-2 minutes.
Once the tension has subsided, move the patch to the top of your shoulder near your neck and leave it on overnight.

Relief for Frozen Shoulder

Move your arm to find the source of the greatest tension and hold the patch in place over the area.
After 3-4 minutes, move the patch to a different location on your shoulder.
Repeat step 2 on the sides of your shoulder that you have not tried yet. (Outside arm, collar bone, back, and top.)
After approximately 15 minutes of this rotation, you should have full range of motion.
Repeat the above steps until you have full range of motion and no pain.
Continue using the Signal Relief patch until your pain is completely gone.
If you feel any tension returning, immediately put the patch back on the source and you should feel relief within 1-2 minutes.
Place the patch on the top of your shoulder near your neck and leave it on overnight.

Relief for Hand and Wrist

Place the Signal Relief patch on the back of your hand just over the base of your knuckles.
After 3-4 minutes, slowly begin moving the patch toward your wrist.
If necessary, continue moving the patch in small increments (approximately 1” at a time) up your arm.
Repeat steps 1-3 until you no longer feel pain in your hand or wrist.

Relief for Thumb

Hold the patch over the base of your thumb for 3-4 minutes.
Slowly move the patch toward your wrist and up the arm until all pain subsides.
If you feel pain returning, immediately put the patch back on the source and you should feel relief within 1-2 minutes.

Tip: Cut the fingers off a cotton glove and wear it over the patch to keep your SIgnal Relief patch in place on your hand.

Relief for Knees

Move your knee until you find the source of your pain.
Hold the patch over the area for 3-4 minutes.
After 3-4 minutes, move the patch on top of your knee for another 3-4 minutes.
If you feel pain returning, immediately put the patch back on the source. You should experience relief within 1-2 minutes.
Once the pain has subsided, do a full range of motion to check for any more tension. Continue using the patch until the pain is completely gone.
For best results, leave the patch on your knee overnight.

Relief for Foot and Ankle

Hold the patch over the outside of your ankle.
After 3-4 minutes, move your foot or put pressure on your heel to find the source of your pain. Hold the patch in place over the area.
After 3-4 minutes, you may notice that the pain has moved. Follow it with the patch.
For foot pain, slowly move the patch down your foot and then back up toward your ankle and lower leg.
For ankle pain, slowly move the patch around your entire ankle, eventually working your way up to your lower leg.
Do a full motion to check for any remaining pain. Continue using the patch until the pain is completely gone.
If you feel pain returning, immediately put the patch back on the source. You should experience relief within 1-2 minutes.

Tip: We do not recommend leaving the patch in the bottom of your shoe, as this can quickly wear out the patch and cause potential damage.

Relief for Muscle Knots

Hold the Signal Relief patch directly over your knot(s) for 3-4 minutes.
Repeat step 1 as necessary for as many knots as you have.
If you feel the pain or tension returning, immediately put the patch back on the source. You should experience relief within 1-2 minutes.
Leave the patch over your most tense knot overnight.
Repeat as many nights as necessary, for as many knots as necessary.

For interactive assistance at any point in the placement process, reach out to our live U.S. based customer service team: +1 (833) 572-0403