Safety Warnings

Never use the Sonic Relief ultrasound unit for treatment without using the Sonic Relief conductive gel.
Never clean the unit with water or submerge it under water.
Never use Sonic Relief on children under the age of 18 without the recommendation/supervision of a physician or therapist.

The use of Sonic Relief is NOT recommended:

Over organs (stomach, liver, lungs, spleen, bowels, heart, kidneys)
Over the pelvis, abdomen and lumbar (lower back) region in pregnant or potentially pregnant females
Over highly ultrasound-sensitive organs (eyes, ears, ovaries, testicles, brain, spinal cord)
Over mucous membranes (mouth, nose, rectum/anus, vagina)
On patients with pace-makers or electronic implants

On patients with phlebitis, deep venous thromboses
On patients with haemophilia/bleeding disorders

On areas with poor circulation
On patients with spina bifida or surgical laminectomies of the spine
For 6 months after treatment with radioactive dyes
On tissue and/or bone with active infection
Over areas suspected to be cancerous or pre-cancerous
Over de-sensitized (numb, hypoaesthesia) areas of the skin (eg. diabetic neuropathy)
Over open sores or lesions
In the front of the upper neck (thyroid region)

Over joints or tissues that have been injected with medication, within the last 3 months

Over plastic or cement implants

Directly over the skull or bony prominences (i.e. bony part of elbow)

Over growth plates in children under 18 years of age

On tissues that have been preconditioned with heat or cold prior to ultrasound treatment

We recommend you consult a physician before using any medical device.