Famous last words

[matthew55]

Today I took delivery of a variety of neck braces for sampling purposes. I know what I have said before but the constant neck pain is getting me down so something needed doing. I was wrong before so enjoy it while you can. 😁x

[Ellie]

You'll have to keep schtum from now on, given that you can no longer eat humble pie 🤣🤣

Hope one, or more works for you x

[Bowler]

Oh go on then....what you wrong 😁😉

[matthew55]

It's never advisable to tempt fate 😁x

[denise]

Will you be modelling the braces or giving points for comfort 😉

[Lynda]

Neil was referred by physio to orthotic department for a neck brace. He was advised not to have a collar due to bulbar onset and swallowing issues. May be an idea to ask for a referral to ensure its fitted properly. L

[Bowler]

Ann had one of these but then she struggled to hold her head up. Don’t know if it’s what you are looking for Matthew

[matthew55]

I have been wearing a soft collar for a couple of hours at a time while I wait for pain relief from the chemist. Out of everything else that has happened to me neck pain is the worst. 😢x

[denise]

I think stress goes to the neck. It's just the worst place. Having something fitted properly sounds right because you don't want to aggravate your problem. Warmth and relaxation will help.
love and hugs Denise xxx

[matthew55]

No it's because my neck muscles are weakening and can't hold my head up without straining. 😢x

[denise]

😘😍😚😙😙🤗🤗🤗

[Ellie]

I found that soft collars pushed by head forward and just moved the pain further down my spine, so weren't much use, but you might not need as much support as I do.

Rigid cervical collars with chin supports suit me best but I'm not mobile, so not being able to look around much isn't an issue for me - rigid collars with chin support give most support but inhibit much head movement. And, because it has a chin support, it doesn't sit directly on my throat.

This is similar to mine:

Neck support.jpg
Hope you get relief xx

[matthew55]

Luckily my pain meds arrived today and thanks for the info. When I am out and about I have to move my body to look both ways. MND just keeps giving. 😁x

[Ellie]

Who'd have thought that sometimes it's better to be in a 🦼 😏

[GaryM]

Have you seen the HeadUp (Sheffield Snood) Matthew?

https://vimeo.com/272414469