Neck Pain
Chronic Neck Pain Relief
How BioWave Reduced Pain and Improved Function and Quality of Life in Chronic Neck and Shoulder Pain In this case study, Charles A. Odonkor, MD, MA, shares how…
Why Choose BioWave?
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Efficacy
8 hours1 of pain relief on average following a single 30-minute treatment -
Easy to Use
No programming required -
Comfortable Treatment
High compliance, feels like a full, deep massage -
Improved ADLs
Increased independence -
Opioid Free
Drug-free pain management -
Safe to Use at Home
Automatic shut off feature -
FDA-cleared
FDA-cleared, patented, Smarter Pain Blocking Technology® -
Trusted by Veterans
Prescribed to tens of thousands for chronic and acute pain.3
How BioWave Works
Products
BioWaveHOME delivers clinic-level relief at home, while Silver BioWraps designed for different locations across the body, deliver a deeper treatment over a broader volume of tissue making this the most prescribed combination across the VA. Together, these solutions help improve mobility, support ADLs, and enhance overall quality of life for Veterans.
Click on each product below for access to training tools you need: User’s Manuals, Quick Reference Guides (QRGs), electrode placement photos, how-to videos, and more to ensure smooth implementation, proper use, and better outcomes for patients.
Success Stories
Neck Pain
Headache & Migraine Pain
Opioid Free Relief for Refractory Neck Pain and Headaches
How BioWave Helped a Yale Athlete After a Hockey Collision Injury In this case study, Charles A. Odonkor, MD, MA, Assistant Professor and Co Director of Clinical Research…
Neck Pain
Chronic Neck Pain and Central Cord Syndrome Management with BioWave
How BioWave Improved Pain Relief, Sleep, and Quality of Life After Cervical Spine Injury In this case study, Charles A. Odonkor, MD, MA, shares his experience treating a…
BioWave vs. TENS
BioWave Goes Deeper
Unlike TENS and other electrical stimulation devices that only mask pain at the skin’s surface, BioWave’s patented signal technology delivers therapeutic stimulation deep into the body, directly to nerves, blocking signals at their source.
This results in a greater magnitude and longer duration of pain relief, often for many hours after a single 30 minute treatment, as well as improved mobility without the need to keep the device on continuously.
Contraindications
Understanding BioWave’s contraindications and warnings ensures safe and effective use. This section outlines when BioWave should not be used, where electrodes must not be placed, and important precautions for patients with specific medical conditions or implanted devices.
Contraindications
- DO NOT USE on patients with a cardiac pacemaker or defibrillator as the stimulator may interfere with its function.
- DO NOT USE any electrodes over the heart or across the thoracic volume. Electrodes can be applied to the back of the thorax and lateral aspect of the upper limb (i.e. below/down the shoulder).
- DO NOT PLACE the electrodes on the front or side of the neck.
- DO NOT PLACE electrodes on top of the head.
- DO NOT USE on patients prone to seizure (for example, epileptics).
- DO NOT PLACE electrodes and DO NOT USE the stimulator over open wounds, broken skin, rashyskin or sensitive skin areas (e.g. sunburned skin).
Warnings
- Pregnancy – BioWave CAN BE USED on pregnant patients. Anecdotal evidence suggests BioWave may be helpful with back and hip pain in pregnant patients. However, PADS CANNOT BE PLACED over the belly of a pregnant patient. Patients should consult with their physician regarding use of BioWave during pregnancy & labor. See BioWave’s protocol for use during pregnancy.
- Cancer – BioWave can be used on patients with cancer. Please consult with your physician prior to use.
BioWave MAY be used for the following:
- BioWave stimulators MAY BE USED on patients with implanted drug pumps, spinal cord stimulators, peripheral nerve stimulators or other implanted electrical stimulation devices. Implanted electrical stumilation devices should first be turned off remotely before using BioWave.
- Electrodes MAY BE PLACED on the back of the neck and bioccipitally on the back of the skull.
- BioWave electrodes MAY BE PLACED and BioWave stimulators MAY BE USED over scar tissue, tattoos or any other intact skin area.
- BioWave stimulators MAY BE USED to treat over body locations that have implanted orthopedic hardware made from metal or other materials including total joint replacements, pins, screws, plates, rods, and anchors.