PainPod

Name

PainPod

Legal name

PainPod USA LLC

Website

https://painpodusa.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electrotherapy Medical Devices

NAICS

Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing (334510)

SIC

Electromedical & Electrotherapeutic Apparatus (3845)

akta.pro primary industry

Posture, Musculoskeletal & Pain-Relief Devices (Posture Trainers, TENS/EMS, Massage Devices) (CRACAQAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Rehabilitation Therapy Equipment (PT/OT Modalities, Exercise & Balance Devices) (HLAHAMAG), Sports & Active Rehabilitation Devices (Adaptive Sports Mobility, Performance Prosthetics) (HLAHAMAJ)

Keywords

• TENS therapy devices
• EMS muscle stimulation
• Electrotherapy pain relief
• Drug-free pain management
• Portable physiotherapy devices

Headquarters

HQ city

Cheyenne

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Hardware Device Sales: One-time purchase revenue from selling TENS/EMS medical devices (PainPod 2, 3, 4, M, Lite, Heat, Hidow Pro Touch) at price points ranging from $99 to $999.
2. Accessories and Consumables: Recurring revenue from electrode pads, bio gloves, bio socks, foot pads, bio belts, electrode wires, and USB cables. Consumable pads require regular replacement.
3. Bundled Packages: Pre-configured product bundles offering value pricing for complete pain management solutions including device plus accessories combinations.
4. Retail Partnerships: Revenue through retail distribution with partners earning up to 50% gross profit margin on device sales.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

PainPod designs, develops, and sells portable TENS (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation) and EMS (Electrical Muscle Stimulation) electrotherapy medical devices for drug-free pain relief, muscle recovery, and rehabilitation. The core lineup includes the PainPod 4 (flagship), PainPod 3, PainPod Heat (FDA-cleared with heat therapy), PainPod M (microcurrent), PainPod Lite, PainPod 2, and the Hidow Pro Touch wireless unit, complemented by consumable electrode pads and bio accessories (belts, gloves, socks, foot pads, red light belt, massage gun).

Product overview

PainPod is a medical device company offering a comprehensive portfolio of TENS (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation) and EMS (Electrical Muscle Stimulation) products for drug-free pain relief, muscle recovery, and wellness. The core product line centers on portable physical therapy devices including PainPod 4 (flagship), PainPod 3, PainPod Heat (FDA-cleared with heat therapy), PainPod Lite (wearable), PainPod M (microcurrent), PainPod 2 (budget), and the wireless Hidow Pro Touch. These devices are complemented by a full range of bio accessories including the BodySystems Red Light Belt, Bio Belt, Bio Gloves, Bio Socks, Foot Pads, and various electrode pads (Premium, EconoPads, Mega, Family). Bundled packages combine devices with accessories for specific body areas or use cases. The ecosystem is unified by PainPod's proprietary frequency treatment formulations and biotechnology that blocks pain signals and triggers natural endorphin release.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• PainPod 4 Flagship portable physical therapy device combining TENS and EMS technologies with proprietary PainPod biotechnology. Features 12 therapy modes, 20 intensity settings, and dual port technology allowing simultaneous use of two different modes.
• PainPod 3

Quantifiable outcome

• 95% of users report reduced pain and improved daily living
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Physiotherapy providerscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPhysiotherapy, occupational therapy, and medical rehabilitation providers use PainPod devices as part of treatment protocols for patients. Devices are included in physiotherapy practice settings for pain management and rehabilitation.
• Professional sports organizationscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPainPod devices are used in professional sport settings globally, with partners having sold over 1 million devices. Used by professional athletes including Ironman champions, NFL/MLB athletes, UFC fighters, and world champion rodeo riders.
• ShopifycoreTechnology or IntegrationE-commerce platform powering painpodusa.com online store, enabling product sales and order management.
• Google AnalyticssupportingTechnology or IntegrationAnalytics service used to understand customer behavior and optimize website performance and marketing campaigns.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• iReliev: iReliev sells TENS + EMS combination devices for pain relief, muscle recovery, and sports performance, with consumable electrode pads as a recurring revenue stream. Most directly comparable US-based direct competitor to PainPod's consumer TENS/EMS product line.
• Hi-Dow International: Hi-Dow manufactures and distributes TENS/EMS devices (note: PainPod actually sells the Hidow Pro Touch, indicating close product/market overlap). Direct competitor with similar wireless EMS devices, electrode accessories, and global multi-channel distribution.
• NeuroMetrix: NeuroMetrix markets Quell, a wearable TENS-based neurostimulation device for chronic pain. Comparable as a regulated, clinically-positioned consumer pain neurostim competitor to PainPod's prescription-adjacent positioning.
• BioElectronics Corporation: BioElectronics sells ActiPatch and RecoveryRx devices using PEMF/electromagnetic therapy for pain management and post-surgical recovery. Comparable as a small-cap, multi-channel consumer pain device peer competing for similar OTC and clinical channels.
• TENS 7000 / Roscoe Medical: Roscoe Medical's TENS 7000 is one of the most established clinical and OTC TENS units in the US market. Comparable as a longstanding incumbents peer competing with PainPod in the clinical-physio and home-use channels.
• TruRelief: TruRelief is a direct-to-consumer TENS and EMS brand selling drug-free pain relief devices and replacement pads. Comparable mid-market direct peer with similar OTC positioning and consumable pad business model.

Emerging players

• PowerDot: PowerDot is a smart wireless TENS/EMS device with a connected app for muscle recovery and pain relief. Comparable as a younger, tech-forward entrant competing with PainPod in the consumer wireless EMS segment.

Broad incumbents

• Omron Healthcare: Omron is a major incumbent in consumer electrotherapy pain relief devices (TENS units) alongside its broader home medical device portfolio. Directly competes with PainPod in drug-free pain management via widely distributed drugstore and retail channels.
• Compex (DJO Global / Enovis): Compex is the global leader in consumer and professional TENS/EMS electrostimulation devices, offering wireless muscle stim units for sport, fitness, and pain relief. Directly comparable product line to PainPod with broader incumbency, deeper pro-sport sponsorship, and global distribution.
• Chattanooga (DJO Global / Enovis): Chattanooga is a clinical-grade electrotherapy and rehabilitation brand under Enovis, used widely in physiotherapy clinics. Comparable as the professional/channel-side benchmark for PainPod's clinical and physiotherapy customer base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/painpodau
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/painpod

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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