Neck collars: we've all seen them. They're the soft squishy collars that people wear after car accidents or neck surgery. Or they're the stiff plastic things paramedics are always yelling for on TV ...

When a person injures the region of their spine immediately below their skull, emergency medical technicians apply what is known as a cervical collar. The devices first saw use in the Vietnam War, ...

Early, gentle movement is strongly recommended for whiplash recovery. Prolonged use of cervical collars (neck braces) can delay recovery and weaken muscles. Pain should be managed with NSAIDs or ...