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While not as celebrated as other organs in the body, the neck is one of the most complex elements in our anatomical structure. In the neck, where the chest is connected to the skull, the spinal cord runs down all from the brain stem to the low back. It is also home to the esophagus, the trachea, and the voice box.

What causes neck pain?

The neck muscles are designed, among other things, to help the head rotate. Because of this flexibility, this complex system is the subject of many complaints, injuries, and aches.
Generally speaking, the neck is often subjected to heavy burdens from our bad posture (ask those who are on the computer all day, but other conditions like spinal cord issues can cause neck pain.
Only a medical examination will rule out serious illnesses. Still, the good news is that in many cases, neck pain is relatively simple to treat, even without the need for physical therapy.

How common is neck pain?

A study by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found that 20 percent of people suffered from neck pain in the past three months before the study.

How is neck pain diagnosed?

After ruling out other problems such as cervical disc ruptures or multiple joint injuries, the most common diagnosis is muscle strain. Occasionally, your doctor will send you for x-rays or other imaging to rule out other problems.

How long does neck pain last?

The tension, which is due to muscle strain, can go away within a few days, but can also stay with you for a few weeks or more.

Can neck pain be dangerous?

If your neck pain is unbearable, you have a sharp stabbing sensation, or severe headaches, you should contact your doctor immediately.

How is neck pain treated? Will Solio’s advanced technology help?

In the case of neck pain, the most effective solution is to rest. But remember – resting doesn’t mean lying in bed all day, but rather keep moving but paying attention to what causes pain and what doesn’t. It’s also essential to correct our posture when we are working, standing, and driving.
Physical therapy exercises to correct your posture and strengthen your neck will also help. When working in front of a computer, multiple breaks, relaxation, and posture changes must be performed, along with the exercises.
Additionally, changing your workspace to ease tension from your back and neck is important, for example, adjusting your chair height to the height of your computer screen.
It is also advisable not to sleep on your belly, as this posture creates a strain on the neck muscles.
And this is an excellent opportunity to experiment with advanced pain relief technologies, most notably home appliances such as “Solio,” a lightweight, simple, and user-friendly device.
“Solio” is the only device that uses radio waves that allow for treatment and penetration into the tissue. Solio is designed to treat a very large variety of pains of various kinds arising from different sources (but not all of them, of course. Please refer to the Consumer Newsletter or the information found on this site for more information). When you use Solio, you will be able to feel the pain healing process thanks to the combination of technologies and the sense of warmth that penetrates deep inside your painful limb.

How to avoid neck pain in the future?

• Pay close attention to your posture when working in front of a computer and change it occasionally.
• Stretching (sideways, forwards and backward) and circular head turns must be performed at a slow and controlled time. Another exercise: lifting the shoulders up or bringing the neck closer to them.
• During pain (and in general, if you have neck pain frequently), it is recommended to sleep with a special pillow for the neck.
• If possible, treat yourself to a gentle neck massage with a professional.
• Avoid activities such as sports when you are in pain.

How is herniated cervical disc pain treated with “Solio Alfa Cure Plus”?

The treatment area for the neck is from the lower hairline to the shoulder blade line.

Method of treatment: apply a thin layer of gel on the device, place on the neck and start sliding the device over the entire treatment area shown in the picture for 15-20 minutes once a day. Treatment with the device at level 3 (you must watch the instructional video before using the device for the first time). If excessive heat is felt during the treatment, the treatment area can be slightly increased so that the heat is distributed over a larger area. It is necessary to keep treatment up once a day in order to benefit from the optimal result from the treatment. Do not stand still in one place. Maintain slow constant movements during the entire duration of the treatment.

In the neck area, it is highly recommended to have someone else help you, so the neck is relaxed during treatment, ensuring significantly higher effectiveness of the treatment.

In cases where there is a suspicion of radiation of pain from the neck to other areas, we recommend not to treat the irradiated areas but to perform at least 5 treatments on the neck and then you will be able to know if the pain in the irradiated areas has decreased. If the pain has decreased, there is no need to treat it, but continue to treat the neck until the pain subsides.

Coordination of expectations: in the neck area you will feel relief after as little as 4-7 treatments. Treatment should be continued until the pain is reduced.

It is also important to take care to rest the neck area during the treatment days and to avoid overstraining the area.

Do not use the “Solio Alfa Cure” device to treat the following areas: the head, the face, or the front / side of the neck in the area of the thyroid glands.

How to avoid ruptured discs?

When it comes to disc ruptures, prevention is the name of the game. Therefore, it is recommended to adopt healthier lifestyle habits like eating a healthy diet, losing weight if you need to, regular exercise, using ergonomic furniture at work, etc.

Stop the pain now with Solio – the only pain-relieving radio wave technology device.