Mainly types of the neck brace

In movies and television, we can often see the figure of wearing a neck brace, an old mobile phone, the cervical spine is overloaded, and the pain is not enough, so I wear a neck brace. There are also white-collar workers who work at their desks in front of the computer for a long time during the epidemic. They cannot sit for a long time, and their neck muscles are overwhelmed.

It can be said that from celebrities to the general public, neck braces can be seen everywhere. Most people wear neck braces under the recommendation of doctors because of cervical spondylosis to relieve the symptoms of cervical discomfort.

So, are neck support the same? Is it really suitable for long-term wear? Is there really no other harm? We will solve these mysteries one by one for everyone today.

The neck brace is an auxiliary treatment tool for cervical spine diseases, which can play a role in fixing and protecting the cervical spine, restricting excessive movement of the neck, and supporting the weight of the head.

It rests the neck muscles, relieves and improves the pressure state of the intervertebral space, reduces the traumatic reaction caused by the mutual stimulation and friction of intervertebral joints, and is suitable for patients with various cervical spondylopathy or cervical spine surgery.

In the market, there're mainly four types of the neck collar.

Philadelphia cervical collar, it's main used for the patients after surgery. This one has lots of kinds, you can't judge by the appearance. So no need to choose a high price one.

Foam neck brace, this one usually used in daily life, not used in medical.

Plastic cervical collar, it's widely used in emergency, to fix the cervical and neck.

Inflatable neck collar, it use mechanical principles to "stretch" the neck muscles. They are also mainly used to relax the neck muscles. They can also reduce the degree of nerve compression for patients with cervical radiculopathy.

Don't use this product casually, ask your doctor first, listen to his advice, then make a decision.