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← Back to The TANK Journal Red Light Therapy  ·  Pain Relief Red Light Therapy for Neck Pain: Put Down the Phone for Five Minutes By TANK Studio August 2026 7 min read How long have you been looking down at your phone today? We are not judging. But if your neck is starting to feel like you have spent the entire day carrying a bowling ball on your shoulders, it might be time to pay attention. Neck discomfort is incredibly common – often linked to long hours at a computer, excessive phone use, poor posture, muscle tension, stress or sleeping in a position that seemed like a good idea at 11pm. If you are looking for a non-invasive way to support your recovery, red light therapy for neck pain may be something to explore. Why Does Your Neck Hurt? Your neck supports your head, helps you move and allows you to look around. And yet, we spend hours every day putting it in awkward positions. You wake up, look at your phone, sit in the car, work at a computer, check your phone again, watch television and look at your phone before bed. Your neck may reasonably have some complaints. The Problem With Screen Time Phones and computers are not automatically bad for you – the problem is how we use them. When you spend long periods looking downward, your neck and upper back muscles can become strained. Combine that with sitting in the same position for hours and you have got a recipe for stiffness. Common contributors include: Poor posture Long periods at a computer Excessive phone use Muscle tension Stress Sleeping awkwardly Physical activity Previous injuries What Is Red Light Therapy? Red light therapy, also known as photobiomodulation, uses specific wavelengths of red and near-infrared light. These wavelengths may interact with your cells and support cellular energy production, circulation and normal tissue recovery. The treatment is non-invasive and does not involve injections or surgery. How Could Red Light Therapy Help Neck Discomfort? It May Support Muscle Recovery When muscles become tight or overworked, they need time to recover. Red light therapy may support cellular processes involved in normal tissue recovery. It May Support Circulation Healthy circulation helps deliver oxygen and nutrients to tissues. Supporting circulation may help your body with its normal recovery processes. It May Support the Body’s Inflammatory Response Inflammation can sometimes contribute to discomfort and stiffness. Red light therapy is being explored for its potential effects on inflammatory processes. It May Help You Feel More Comfortable Some people report feeling more comfortable after a series of treatments. Results vary, but supporting everyday comfort is one of the key reasons people explore this treatment. Your Phone Might Still Be the Problem Red light therapy can support your wellness routine, but it cannot stop you from spending seven hours hunched over your phone. Try raising your screen, taking regular breaks, moving around, rolling your shoulders gently, adjusting your workstation and keeping screens at a comfortable height. Your neck will probably appreciate it. Can Stress Affect Your Neck? Absolutely. Stress can cause people to unconsciously tense their shoulders and neck. Taking regular breaks and finding ways to relax can help you become more aware of this tension. Professional medical advice is important if you experience severe or persistent pain, significant injury, numbness, weakness or other concerning symptoms. Red light therapy should complement appropriate medical care, not replace it. What Happens During a Tank Studio Session? You get comfortable. The treatment is delivered to the targeted area. You relax. Approximately 20 minutes later, you are done. Sessions are non-invasive, comfortable, drug-free, relaxing and generally require no downtime. Book a Session Ready to support your recovery? Our red light therapy sessions are gentle, non-invasive and designed around you. Book Now Session Pricing Red Light TherapyR300 Restore PackageR600 Recharge PackageR3 050 Reignite PackageR4 730 Sessions max 20 min. Consult your healthcare provider for severe or persistent pain. Get in Touch Questions before booking? We are happy to help. +27 81 814 2255 hello@tankstudio.co.za Ready when you are Give your neckthe break it deserves. Book Your Session

← Back to The TANK Journal Red Light Therapy  ·  Recovery Red Light Therapy for Muscle Recovery: Because Your Muscles Are Tired Too By TANK Studio August 2026 7 min read Did you work out yesterday and regret every life decision when you tried to get out of bed this morning? You are not alone. Whether you have smashed a gym session, gone for a long run, played sport, tackled a big hike, spent the weekend moving furniture or simply got a little too enthusiastic with the gardening, your muscles can definitely let you know about it afterwards. This is where red light therapy for muscle recovery may be worth exploring. Why Do Muscles Get Sore After Exercise? When you exercise, particularly when you increase your intensity, duration or try something new, your muscles experience physical stress. That is not necessarily a bad thing. Your body responds by repairing and adapting to that stress – and over time, this is part of how muscles become stronger. The problem is that the recovery process can come with some rather unpleasant side effects. You may experience: Muscle soreness Stiffness Temporary fatigue Reduced range of movement Muscle tenderness A general feeling that stairs are now your enemy This type of post-exercise soreness is commonly known as delayed onset muscle soreness, or DOMS. It can appear several hours after exercise and may be particularly noticeable a day or two later. Recovery Is Part of the Workout We often focus on the exercise itself. How many kilometres did you run? How much did you lift? But recovery deserves just as much attention. Your body does not become stronger simply because you exercised – it needs time to recover, repair and adapt afterwards. That means sleep, nutrition, hydration, rest and sensible movement all matter. And this is where complementary treatments such as red light therapy may fit into the bigger picture. What Is Red Light Therapy? Red light therapy, also known as photobiomodulation, uses specific wavelengths of red and near-infrared light. These wavelengths interact with cells and may support cellular energy production and normal cellular function. Think of it as giving your cells a little extra encouragement while they are busy doing their jobs. It is not magic, and it will not convince your muscles that yesterday’s leg day never happened – but it may be a useful addition to your recovery routine. How Could Red Light Therapy Support Muscle Recovery? It May Support Cellular Energy Muscle recovery requires energy. Your cells are constantly working to repair and maintain tissues, and ATP plays an important role in these processes. Red light therapy may support cellular energy production, which is one reason it is being explored as a recovery treatment. It May Support Circulation Healthy circulation is important after physical activity. Blood delivers oxygen and nutrients to tissues and helps transport waste products away. Supporting healthy circulation may therefore be helpful as part of an overall recovery strategy. It May Help With Feelings of Muscle Discomfort Some people report feeling more comfortable following red light therapy treatments. Results can vary from person to person, but the potential to support comfort is one of the reasons people explore red light therapy for recovery. It May Support the Body’s Natural Repair Process Exercise creates physical stress within muscle tissue. Your body then gets to work repairing and adapting. Red light therapy may support cellular processes involved in normal tissue recovery – making it particularly interesting for people who exercise frequently. Who Might Consider Red Light Therapy for Recovery? You do not have to be a professional athlete. Red light therapy may appeal to gym-goers, runners, cyclists, sports players, hikers, dancers, active parents and anyone dealing with occasional muscle soreness. Even if your biggest workout this week was carrying all the grocery bags from the car in one trip, recovery still counts. What Happens During a Session? At Tank Studio, a red light therapy session is approximately 20 minutes. You relax while the device delivers the treatment. Non-invasive, drug-free, comfortable, relaxing – and you are allowed to enjoy the fact that you are sitting down. Red Light Therapy Is Not the Whole Recovery Plan Red light therapy should be part of a broader approach to recovery. Do not forget the basics. Get Enough Sleep Sleep is one of the most important parts of recovery. Your body does a lot of its repair work while you rest. If you are training hard but sleeping four hours a night, your muscles may have some complaints. Stay Hydrated Hydration supports normal body function and is particularly important when you are exercising and sweating. Keep the water bottle nearby. Yes, actually drink from it. Eat Properly Your body needs nutrients to function and recover. A balanced diet containing adequate protein, carbohydrates, healthy fats, vitamins and minerals can support your overall recovery. Do Not Ignore Rest Days Rest is not being lazy. Rest is part of training. Your body needs time to recover from physical stress. Consistency is generally more useful than expecting one treatment to solve everything. Just like going to the gym once will not suddenly turn you into an Olympic athlete, one recovery session should not be expected to do all the work. Book a Session Ready to support your recovery? Our red light therapy sessions are gentle, non-invasive and designed around you. Book Now Session Pricing Red Light TherapyR300 Restore PackageR600 Recharge PackageR3 050 Reignite PackageR4 730 Sessions max 20 min. Consult your healthcare provider for severe or persistent pain. Get in Touch Questions before booking? We are happy to help. +27 81 814 2255 hello@tankstudio.co.za Ready when you are Your muscles work hard.Give them the support. Book Your Session