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Min Did you find what you were looking for? Yes No. Reviews for Popular Supports. Grip's Beige Cervical Colla Quality of product is good Reviewed: October 25, Medically Reviewed. The neck brace helps your neck support the weight of your head while the soft tissues in your neck have a chance to heal. You may need a neck brace after spinal neck surgery to keep your neck bones in line while you heal.
If you have a serious accident, a neck brace may be put on you as a precautionary measure until possible injuries to your neck can be evaluated. Neck Brace: Wear and Care Neck braces can range from simple, one-piece, soft wraparound collars to rigid braces with pads supported by hard plastic, like the Miami J. If your doctor recommends that you use a brace, you'll be given specific instructions on wear and care, but in general these are the guidelines to follow: The neck brace should be snug enough that you can't move your head, and your chin should not slide inside or stick out over the collar.
The lower edge of the neck brace should rest comfortably against your body, with only the padded area touching your skin. Some doctors may prescribe them for temporary relief from moderate neck pain. One study looked at the use of soft cervical collars on 50 patients with whiplash.
They found that the soft collar reduced movement by an average of just over 17 percent. Hard collars are usually made from plexiglass or plastic.
They restrict head rotation and side-to-side movement more than softer collars. They often have a chin support to allow the muscles in your neck to relax. Hard neck braces are often prescribed for severe neck pain, spinal fractures, and trauma injuries. Although cervical collars can help support and protect your neck in the short-term, research has shown that long-term use of a cervical collar may lead to weakening and stiffening of your neck muscles.
In cases of acute injury, this is largely unavoidable. In recent years, many medical professionals have discouraged the use of cervical collars for people dealing with a traumatic injury. This change of opinion is largely due to safety concerns and a lack of research showing that the use of cervical collars leads to beneficial health outcomes.
Some safety concerns with traumatic injury include potential breathing obstruction, increased brain pressure, and increased jugular blood pressure. Placing plastic wrap around the collar may help to keep it dry. If you do take a shower, you may find using a handheld shower nozzle will help to minimize neck bending and movement. Not cleaning your collar frequently can lead to skin irritation if bacteria is allowed to grow.
You can wash most soft collars in a sink with warm water and gentle soap, and then lay the collar out to dry.
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