What is the cervical collar?

The cervical collar is a tool used in medicine for stabilization or immobilization of the neck as a way to alleviate the neck pain or ensure that the neck and surrounding muscles are not tense after injury or surgery. Sometimes people who suffer from tight nerves will use a neck collar. The neck machine is sometimes simply used to relieve tightness and discomfort in the throat. It is important that the neck collar is used according to the instructions of the medical professional. In many cases, the cervical collar is made of solid foam material, but the collars that are used to immobilize the neck can be made of stricter materials.

Two of the most common types of collar are uterine collar, which are softer and often used to alleviate pain and discomfort and immobilization collars that are used when it is essential that the neck does not move at all. Even rigid collar, which are usually designed primarily from any hard plastic, leave padding around areas that come into direct contact withBrad and shoulders to make the device as comfortable as possible to wear. It is important to use the type of neck collar, which is marked by the doctor. The use of the wrong collar type can lead to further injuries, complications and pain.

There are several types of neck used to supply heat to the neck area. Heat is often used to relax muscles and relieve pain. For example, there is a type of neck collar, which is mostly made of fabric and can be heated in a microwave. The interior of the cervical collar has a large mat, which is heated in a microwave and when wrapped around the neck offers heat and comfort of sore muscle. This type of collar, like many other types of neck made of foam or fabric, is closed with a card that can adjust to match the wearer.

The most collar, especially those made of foam and fabric, simply come in one size. People who need a smaller nNormal or larger than normal collars may have to be ordered from a medical supply company. Alternatively, it may be necessary to be equipped with a neck collar in the doctor's office.