Benefits And Uses Of Neck Support
A cervical collar, commonly known as a neck collar, is a medical device utilized to support a person’s neck. It is used by emergency personnel for those who have had traumatic neck or head injuries and can be utilized to treat chronic medical conditions. Cervical neck collars are commonly used by patients who had a surgical intervention of cervical spine to immobilize the neck. It is used for the treatment of cervical neck pain. For instance after a whiplash injury, the neck collar will be utilized for both immobilization and to reduce pain. Cervical collars are utilized therapeutically to help realign spinal cord and relieve pain though they are not worn for long periods of time. An individual may also need a cervical collar to support the neck during recovery after surgery like cervical spinal fusion.
Neck braces can range from one-piece, simple, soft wraparound collars to rigid braces with pads supported by hard plastic. Whether the doctor recommends a semi-rigid plastic brace or a soft cervical collar depends on the severity of one’s neck problem and the length of time one will be wearing the brace. If the doctor recommends that you use a brace, you will be given instructions on wear and care
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