neck braces

Spinal injury stabilizers

Neck braces are medical devices worn around the neck to immobilize or support the cervical spine.

They range from soft foam collars for minor strains to rigid plastic braces for serious injuries: She wore a neck brace for six weeks after the car accident.

Also called cervical collars.

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head support · cervical vertebrae · torticollis · pain relief · support · foam · spinal stenosis · spinal alignment · rehabilitation · orthopedics · stabilization · collar · post-surgical recovery · medical device · foam padding · muscle strain · trauma · herniated disc

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Negative · Everyday, not technical · Rated G