• Headaches & migraines
Headaches & migrainesThat tight band around your head by mid-afternoon.Tension that starts in your neck and shoulders and climbs into your head.
Soothing head warmth
Red light
Quiet time-out

Many everyday headaches start with tension in the neck, shoulders and scalp. Gentle heat and red light on the head and neck help those muscles let go, so you can take a calm, quiet break at home.

Ease head and neck tension with warmth and light

A calm, drug-free time-out for tension headaches.

What research shows

Tension in the neck and shoulder muscles is a common trigger for tension-type headaches. Red and near-infrared light have been studied for neck pain (The Lancet, 2009), and warmth is a long-standing way to relax tight muscles.

Why it works

Warm, soft wraps relax the muscles around your scalp, temples and neck, while red light works in the tissue underneath. Resting in a quiet, dim room adds to the calming effect.

Find the right fit

  • Head: heated red light hat or headband
  • Neck & shoulders: neck wrap, MantleFlex or MantleHug
  • Lying down: EmberRoll under your neck

Read the guide: Red Light for Neck, Shoulder & Back Tension at Home
References: Neck pain review (The Lancet, 2009)

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FAQ

Many people find warmth on the head and neck helps tension ease. Try Red Light Heating Hat for Head & Neck or Red Light Heating Headband for 15–20 minutes in a quiet room.

Start where the tension starts: Red Light Neck Massager, 7HW MantleFlex or 7HW EmberRoll for the back of your neck. More on neck tension.

Some people find gentle warmth and a dark room comforting; others prefer cold during an attack. Keep heat low and stop if it feels worse.

See a doctor for a sudden, severe or "worst ever" headache, headaches with fever, vision changes, weakness or confusion, or headaches that are new or getting worse.

Red Light Heating Hat for Head & Neck

Red Light Heating Hat for Head & Neck — soothing warmth and red light for head & neck