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If you need to wear brace for the collar, your healthcare provider may give you specific instructions on what you should and should not do while wearing it.
Move rather than rest or sit too much. Gentle exercise, like walking, can help prevent stiff neck muscles. Stiff muscles may prolong your recovery time.
Focus on good posture. Try not to slouch or slouch. Keep your back straight, shoulders back, head straight and ears on your shoulders.
Avoid soft, low chairs. This affects your posture and puts extra pressure on your neck.
Avoid lifting or carrying heavy objects. Also avoid strenuous activities such as running or other high-impact sports.
Wear your brace at all times except when cleaning or as directed by your healthcare provider.
Make sure your collar is snug but comfortable. If the collar is not tight enough, it may not provide the support you need, which can lead to further pain or injury. If it’s too loose, it may rub against your skin and cause irritation or blisters.
Here are some tips for sleeping with a neck brace:
Make sure your mattress provides good support. A mattress that is too soft may not provide the support your neck needs.
Try to keep your neck in a neutral position and do not bend forward, backward or to one side.
Don’t sleep in a twisted position. Try to align your neck with your body.
Try sleeping on your back with a thin pillow. Using extra pillows can put extra pressure on your neck.
To get out of bed, first gently roll to your side. Then, swing your legs to the bed and push them up with your arms.
When wearing a neck brace, showering is usually easier than showering.
You can shower as usual, but it is important to keep the neck brace dry and away from water. Placing plastic wrap around your collar may help keep it dry.
If you do shower, you may find that using a hand-held shower head helps reduce neck bending and movement.
It is important to wash your collar every day to prevent bacterial growth. Not cleaning collars often can cause skin irritation if bacteria are allowed to grow.
You can wash most soft collars in the sink with warm water and mild soap, then leave the collar to dry. Do not use harsh soaps, cleaners or bleach. These may cause skin reactions.
You can clean hard collars by replacing dirty pads and rinsing the front and back panels.
When you put your neck brace back on, it is important to wear it correctly. If the collar is not tight enough, it can cause skin friction, which can lead to pressure sores and irritation.
The length of time you need to wear a neck brace depends on your condition.
For moderate neck pain not caused by a sudden injury, it is generally recommended that you do not wear a neck brace for more than a week. Long-term use of a collar can cause the neck muscles to harden and weaken.
If you wear a neck brace because of severe neck pain or sudden injury, discuss with your doctor how long you need to wear it.
A neck brace is used to support and protect your neck and spinal cord. These types of collars are commonly used to treat neck injuries, neck surgery, and certain neck pain.
The neck brace comes in both hard and soft. A soft neck brace is commonly used to treat moderate neck pain, while a hard brace is commonly used to treat severe neck pain, spinal fractures and injuries.
While a neck brace can be a useful tool for short-term treatment, studies have shown that wearing it for long periods of time can cause neck muscles to weaken and stiffen.
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