How to wear an orthopedic collar?
Neck pain is known to most people. One of the most popular options to eliminate discomfort is to wear orthopedic collars. They are well-fixed cervical spine, have a massage and preventive action.
Characteristics and varieties
Orthopedic collars (bus Trench) called a special accessory that fixes the cervical spine in the desired position. Used as a support for the head, lifting loads from the muscles and ligaments, stabilizing the spine.
Thus, the splint keeps the neck in the right position for the treatment for a certain period and limits the movement of the vertebrae. This is necessary for the gradual process of correction of the cervical spine, stretching and massage.
Tires have several types, they are mainly classified by material of manufacture or use. Such options are:
- Soft collars. Designed for easy stretching of the cervical vertebrae, pain in the neck during prolonged sedentary work. Popular material of production - medical foam rubber, other porous and durable materials. Appearance soft tyres - the band with the recess of an orthopedic nature (chin) and clips - Velcro closures for a secure and proper fixation. This option is suitable for the prevention of cervical osteochondrosis. The collar helps to relieve the spine and promotes the process of traction (traction). Prescribe wearing a soft collar for children diagnosed with torticollis and rehabilitation after surgery or injury;
- Inflatable tire. It is a durable but flexible material. In the design, between the base is an inflatable mechanism, which is regulated by a special pear. Is used for stretching the spine, stimulation of blood flow, the fixation of the spine and stiffness of the neck;
- Tough options. They are divided into medium and high level of fixation rigidity. The main purpose-to support the head, as a result to remove the load from the muscles and vertebrae of the neck. Semi-rigid version is made of a material-polyurethane. The design consists of a fabric with buckles at the back. Rigid tires limit the movement of the head almost completely, are made of thermoplastic material for individual sizes.
When you need to wear a splint?
When to wear a collar (bus) of the Trench is determined by the physician in consultation. It should not be used for self-treatment, because the wrong selection and wear time can have negative consequences.
A common diagnosis for the use of an orthopedic collar is pain in the cervical spine. It is also used for the prevention of diseases of office workers and other employees who spend a lot of time in a sitting position or at the computer. The Trench splint is an excellent solution for removing the muscular frame of the neck and simultaneously supporting the head.
The collar also has massage capabilities. This is a soft and delicate option that will not hurt even with injuries. In addition, it is the injury of the cervical spine collar conducts immobilization of the muscles, as in surgery or posture.
Orthopedic collar has many positive reviews for the treatment of osteochondrosis of the middle level, neurological pain and inflammation of the neck muscles. Children's doctors prescribe wearing tires even for newborns with symptoms of torticollis. These factors are the indications for wearing a Trench tire.
Contraindications to the use of the collar are common to a wide range of diseases, so you must strictly follow the doctor's recommendations and do not experiment with self-diagnosis. The tire is not used in any dermatological manifestations of the cervical spine. It is forbidden to use for serious injuries of the spine and its unstable manifestations in the cervical - collar zone. For such options, choose more complex designs.
How long is the Shantz bus used?
A particular issue when using the Trench tire is the duration of wear. There is no single answer to it, the time depends on the case and the recommendations of doctors.
So, if there are minor injuries and pain in the cervical spine, the orthopedic collar is worn for 15 minutes every day. If the doctor is diagnosed with osteochondrosis-60 minutes twice a day.
The action bus Trench can be sitting or standing, it is forbidden to go. In this embodiment, the deformation of the vertebrae under pressure is possible. It is forbidden to use the accessory for long periods of time, it is fraught with atrophy of the neck muscles.
Physical therapy, massage and the use of splint will be The most effective complex to eliminate painful symptoms in the neck.
Criteria for the selection of tires
For maximum efficiency and comfort of using an orthopedic collar should take into account its convenience and quality of fixation. The collar should not allow to tilt or tilt the head. His fitting should be carried out on a straight neck and flat location of the head.
For the right choice, remember-the lower part of the collar should rest against the bones of the clavicle in front, and to the base of the neck from behind. Top bus Trench must support the jaw to reach the back of the skull.
Comfortable collar does not RUB the neck, does not interfere with swallowing and moving the jaw. When buying an accessory, keep in mind that the skin and the upper part of the tire should be at a distance of a finger.
With the wrong selection, negative effects can also appear, which is manifested by pain, nausea, dizziness, fainting. If you have such symptoms, you should remove the collar and consult a doctor. If you need to replace the view of the tires or adjust the compression.