General Guidelines Ensure that treatment is not contraindicated (see manual) and that eye protection is worn. Treat relevant trigger points first, then directly address the affected area. Application Guidelines Palpate, locate and treat local trigger points on the shoulders and neck at the settings below: Probe Time per Point Dose per Point Pulse Range 820nm 200mW 15 seconds 24 J/cm2 1 kHz 820nm: For pain block, apply bilaterally along the spine below the dorsal horn, treating at points 1cm apart at the settings below. The 5 diode laser cluster is recommended for this treatment but the single probe can be used effectively. Probe Time per Point Dose per Point Pulse Range 820nm 200mW 30 secs - 1 min 48-96 J/cm2 1 kHz Frequency of Treatment At least once a week, but not more than daily.