Helps in reducing acute neck pain and cervical syndrome, An adjunct to physical therapy or rehabilitation, For minor muscle spasms associated with spondylosis. Used for spine problems or injuries. It limits forward and backward movement more than the soft one. Hard collars are usually only used after major surgery or a serious injury, such as a broken neck.
You may get a hard cervical collar after you’ve used a halo brace. A halo brace attaches to your head. It provides very stiff support of your neck.