Neck Pain

Cervical spondylosis---also known as cervical osteoarthritis and neck arthritis---is a chronic degenerative disorder that affects cartilage and bone tissue in the cervical vertebrae, better known...

Whiplash is an injury to the neck, also referred to as neck strain or neck sprain. The disorder normally occurs during an automobile accident in which the neck is whipped forward then backwards....

Wearing a cervical (neck) collar or brace is difficult. When it is necessary to keep the head/neck in a neutral position, doctors usually prescribe the use of one, but don't always give helpful...

A soft cervical collar helps to stabilize the cervical spine or neck when there has been a recent injury, pain or surgery. Some neurosurgeons and spine specialists avoid the implementation of a...

I made this challenging because anyone who has had to live with a cervical collar for any length of time would find it challenging.

A neck brace, sometimes called a cervical collar, is used to provide stability to the spine while allowing the muscles in the neck to relax and heal. Neck braces are most often temporary and...

Most patients end up in a cervical collar because of neck injuries or surgery. Sleeping can be a challenge. Although the cervical collar keeps your neck positioned in the appropriate alignment,...