Use cervical brace in right way

Medical cervical support is a cervical spondylosis auxiliary device, belonging to a class of medical devices, which can brake and protect the cervical spine, reduce nerve wear, reduce traumatic reactions of intervertebral joints, and is conducive to the resolution of tissue edema and consolidation of curative effects and prevent recurrence Role. Since the medical cervical collar is so important, what should be paid attention to when using the cervical collar?

How to choose and use a cervical collar

1. Polymer neck collar

Advantages Good support force, firm fixing and traction.

Disadvantages Slightly poor air permeability and poor adhesion.

2. Plastic neck support

Easy to wear, adjustable, and breathable

Disadvantages slightly weaker support and fixing strength

3. Inflatable cervical collar

Strong traction after inflation

Disadvantages It is difficult to wear for a long time. The strength of support and fixing changes with the amount of inflation, and the breathability is poor.

4. Sponge neck support

Comfortable to wear

Disadvantages Poor support and fixing strength

Five precautions for the use of medical cervical collar:

1. Clean the neck skin and change the pad 1-2 times a day.

2. Neck care: Use a soft brush dipped in warm or cold water and detergent to clean the neck support, wipe it with a towel, and dry in a cool place. Do not use a hair dryer or dry under the sun to avoid deformation.

3. Continue to wear a cervical collar for 3 months after discharge, avoid strenuous exercise of the neck, continue to exercise limb function, and stop doing some activities of excessive cervical spine.

4. The cervical collar can be worn during the day and removed at rest. Long-term application of the neck support will cause atrophy of the neck and back muscles and joint stiffness, so the wearing time should not be too long. After the symptoms gradually reduce, it should be removed in time to strengthen muscle exercise.

5. Before stopping using the cervical collar, you must go to the hospital for a review before deciding to stop using it.