How to Sleep with Neck Brace | Miami J and Aspen Vista Cervical Collar

[@Flubolaplays]

Finally got mine off after 3 months, for anyone wondering if it’s gonna get better want to let you know that it will

[@caralucivero6849]

That’s such a awesome comment that so many people needed to hear. Thank you x

[@rogerward9492]

I only had to have my brace on for six weeks, it’s been off now for four weeks now but it’s still hard for me to turn my neck, it was so hard to keep the brace on all the time, I hope I don’t ever have to go through that again.

[@mojosmindfield]

I’m on day 6 post op for multi level ACDF. I really needed to read that comment. Thank you!

[@mairabaeza2357]

What kind of injury did you have. ? Your comment put me at ease. I current have a c1 & c2 fracture on my neck. On the 7th it will be a month that I been in this collar

[@skeech1979]

Thank you for this comment. I’m on day two of the two mo the I have to wear the brace.

[@terrihr5418]

Two weeks into this brace and after trying everything at night with no luck , I found your video. Thank you! I finally slept longer than 2 hours at a time. Such a simple, concise explanation of what to use and how to use it. Every doctor should include a link to this video when giving someone this neck brace.

[@EquipMeOT]

I'm so glad it helped! Sleep is so important and doesn't get a lot of attention in the recovery world!

[@itsjo]

I never thought I'd have to look this up..., but here I am. Thank you for the information!

[@EquipMeOT]

So glad you found this video helpful!

[@gabemartin3223]

Neither did i till i broke my neck🤣

[@philgoogle1535]

3 weeks after my accident and 1 week at home and a good night's sleep is hard to find suffering a sore back by morning. By trial and error I nearly got to the flat pillow solution but the towel roll was lacking. Thanks for your post and help.

[@babybaghead]

Same

[@Fotini13]

Same

[@aleciahernandez4961]

Thank you so much. I have not been able to sleep since I had my surgery. I have always been a side sleeper. After I seen your video, I tried it and it actually brought me to tears that I was finally able to lay on my side. Thank you for this wonderful information

[@EquipMeOT]

You’re welcome! I’m so glad it was successful!

[@imfeelinluckey]

Awesome video....explanation & demonstration was great. April 2024 acdf C3-C6 and I personally use travel neck travel pillow ....( Some have memory foam or just fiber filled ...so use which feels best for you) ... I also have baby nursing pillow fiber filled that I use on my shoulders sitting up or laying down as a flat pillow that can hook around shoulder and not push too much out of liniment. I also have had multiple spinal fusions and full body pregnancy pillows have done wonders for me through the years to get a few hrs of comfy sleep. Hope these 💡 ideas 💡 may help others.

[@jerrym995]

My first night home I took it off in my sleep and thru it across the room.

[@cryptosleeper5097]

Thank you. Best way to sleep on your side🙏

[@thongseng7306]

This is great. Thank you! I'm having ACDF for c4, c5, c6 and super nervous as it is. I don't own a recliner and thought I had to run out and get one for my recovery.

[@WyndolB]

Thank you, very helpful. Im having cervical surgery in July 2024... i am super grateful for coming across the video. I am super fortunate to have a sleep number bed an hope Ican make the needed adjustments. Its gonna be a long hot summer.

[@ikoyDaPnoy]

Great video. Can you make a video about how to get up from bed without hurting yourself?

[@tresha9144]

Thank you for posting. I've had him sitting up most of the day. Got him on his side now.

[@paulswarthout9967]

Thank you! I have been sleeping in a recliner since I broke my neck on Labor Day (2022). I have been wamting to move from a recliner back into my bed with my wife, but I haven't been able to find a comfortable position. I already have a wedge that I use to help prevent nighttime reflux so I will try your technique tonight. Hopefully I can make it work for me.

[@homecaregiver]

Just what I needed!!!! Thank you!! I just had a spinal surgery 3 days ago

[@803Dumbway]

Just had my Surgery May 11 ,2023 and Man do I appreciate this Video . I couldn’t sleep for a few nights After my surgery but now I know the Trick 😊 Thanks

[@sphush4775]

This video has empowered me as I ‘m going for the neck surgery soon. Thank you so much for this video.

[@EquipMeOT]

You’re welcome!

[@درهالزهراء-ظ5ش]

عملت دسك رقبه لو بعد

[@beckyvaldes2598]

You are literally a life saver!!! Found you first. Night home after neck surgery. Hadn't slept Y a wink in hospital!!!

[@mclevel9180]

Thank you so much for your demo . I had been wear that Aspen my best friend as I had stenosis C4-C5 ,C6 below T13. From C6 I need surgery as continues process. I pray fervently to get my funds as possible because I am really not good. Almost three morning that I have unsupported severe chronic pain from thoracic, might the brachial plexus compression or my Heart causing of lack of blood circulation and oxygen. I have new trombosis on my R leg. I keep strong and optimistic although my general practitioner Orthosurgeon but he is assigned only for emergency treatment. He really sad to my condition and he wants to helps me for what he found terrible fractures on left thoracic. Pray for me and I will continue watching your video because I need the proper position for my brachial plexus compression, clavicle fractured dislocated and ribs , for my fast recovery. I don’t know if I need cast for thoracic but I can’t order this this time Aspen because of C6 to T13 and problems of my spinal cord as I really feel it not psychologically but physically. Thank you so much. Your amazing. Stay safe always. God bless you 🙋‍♀️🇮🇹

[@kimberlyengelhaupt33]

It's so strange how this video could have helped me while I was throwing pillows and blankets all over my bed trying to figure out how in the heck I was going to sleep for the last year! I got a break from the neck brace because I was healing nicely, unfortunately I now have the head falling forward drooping and it's becoming painful to hold my head up so I am back in the brace so this video truly helped me for options of different ways to sleep because the only one I had was the nestled in with the pillows I didn't have any side or Lane flat ones! Thank you so much for the time and carry you took to make this video for people like us! Love the video very helpful

[@EquipMeOT]

I’m so glad to help and am sorry it took so long to find it!

[@kenbott5612]

😊😊 www tŵ

[@DipperDownUnder]

You are an absolute legend. Thank you so much for sharing this. I just had ACDF Surgery and am struggling big time, to get comfortable sitting or lying. This really helped and also reinforces some things I was already thinking. Thanks 😊😊😊

[@janetfowler2378]

This was the best video I have seen on sleeping with a brace. Thank you

[@EquipMeOT]

You’re welcome!

[@StraitD2]

I wish I had seen this weeks ago. I hadn't slept in nearly 2 months.

[@laurielonnevik3618]

I found using a u-shaped neck pillow helps, in lieu of towels. Thanks for the video.

[@donna9592]

I have the same neck brace. It's so uncomfortable sleeping at night but I found that sleeping on my side is more comfortable for me.

[@evans8412]

This is a lifesaver for me just got acdf c5 ,6,7 I’m not comfortable at all

[@thongseng7306]

How are you feeling? I'm having ACDF for c4, c5, c6 in 2 days and I'm super nervous.

[@dcasey2574]

I will have neck surgery tomorrow so this video is most helpful in anticipation of what I can do to make myself comfortable tomorrow night and beyond. Thanks!

[@EquipMeOT]

You’re welcome and best wishes on your surgery!

[@csol5374]

How are u feeling?

[@ruthaxten9118]

Thank you for that. I have been having my pillows all wrong since getting a neck brace for a neck fracture. I have not slept for a week. I will try this tonight.

[@susandewhurst6771]

Thank you. 5 weeks into having an aspen combined neck and back brace after fracturing c 1,2 T 3,4,5 and verging on desperate re sleep. This has been a life saver

[@susandewhurst6771]

Is side sleeping ok with back brace

[@amsd2dth]

Amazing. Came across this video in a CCI group. I've had my collar for almost a year and still haven't been able to sleep with it properly on those occasions when it would help. I use Pillow Cubes for my shoulders and between my knees already, but really needed to confirm those pressure points that signal alignment issues. Thank you!

[@smcortez97]

Thank you for sharing this important information. I want to try to sleep on my side tonight.

[@EquipMeOT]

You’re welcome!

[@sandnort]

Thank God for your videos just ordered a wedge pillow

[@PrfMine1112]

Like everyone else "Thank You for the instructions and information" Your videos are very informative and easy to understand and follow. Thank you, thank you, thank you! 🥰 ❤

[@EquipMeOT]

You’re welcome!!!

[@carlfoltz7256]

@@EquipMeOT I really appreciate this video and I'm glad I found it. I don't know how I would survive without it. Thank you so much

[@tonyaalexander5112]

Hi. My surgery, C4-5 5-6 6-7, is in six days. I’ve been so worried about not being able to sleep. I have the recliner but I’m a side sleeper. This is so helpful and calmed my nerves just a tad and for that I say thank you!

[@colleennieman4724]

I had my C5-6 done 13+ years ago. Now I am looking at the C4-7 being done. The first surgery helped. I just think through the years I have Overdone it too much. Looking forward to getting this done and the video is a good refresher

[@Its2ru]

I just had this exact surgery 2 weeks ago

[@tonyaalexander5112]

@@Its2ru how are you doing? I’m now 2-1/2 months in and sleeping is still my biggest hurdle. Just so stiff and although I’m sleeping through most of the night, I’m very sore getting up. The wedge pillow worked good for a while. Good luck my friend!

[@Drp432]

I’ve had 4 neck surgeries with 3 of them being fusions. I’ve had 2 ACDF c5c6 c6c7 first and then c5c6c7 posterior Laminectomy and fusion with rods and screws. And developed a hematoma so had 3rd surgery posterior then just sept 5 had c5-c7 hardware removal then c3c4c. C4c5 ACDF and and replaced all hardware and screws from C3-c7. The recliner is my go to but I can manage a few hours here and there in bed But I will say last couple of days I’ve been using the bed. I’m still not sleeping well and have moderate to above moderate pain most days. But I’m making it.

[@tonyaalexander5112]

@@Drp432 WOW! Prayers for you 🙏🏼. The numbness came back but now in both arms/hands. I believe it’s a pinched nerve. I have another MRI scheduled for next week. Gabapentin seems to be helping but still waking up very sore

[@HoosierPopulist]

Broke my neck yesterday. Thanks so much.!

[@EquipMeOT]

You’re welcome! I hope you heal quickly!

[@HoosierPopulist]

@@EquipMeOT Thank you! luckily, it's supposed to be only 6 weeks.

[@EquipMeOT]

🙌🏻 that’s good news!

[@TheEmprezzInez]

I hope you're healing well. That's a scary one

[@HoosierPopulist]

@@TheEmprezzInez Thanks! I'm doing well but it turns out I'll be in the collar till the beginning of May.

[@ccifund1844]

Well done - I find many who have CCI tend to wear their collar too much. But those who do are making themselves worse in the long run from laying with too much traction and making the instability wrose.

[@muahz4141]

Wish I found this video after surgery. Notes taken

[@paulal.n8135]

Thank u! Im from Argentina

[@carlospaz1656]

Tank you a lot ¡¡¡¡ I didn't know how to sleep.

[@regeniapaige9997]

Oh my goodness!! You saved me with this video. Thank you thank you!

[@EquipMeOT]

You’re welcome!! I’m so glad it helped you!

[@regeniapaige9997]

@@EquipMeOT putting a towel under my head right above the brace was a Godsend. I slept wonderful last night.

[@EquipMeOT]

🙌🏻🙌🏻 I’m so glad to hear this!

[@edwinamcmanus5633]

I just had a fusion and have to wear it 24/7 and for 6 weeks

[@regeniapaige9997]

Hopefully it'll go by fast for you. I'm on week 9 with 3 more weeks to go. This video really helped me get some rest.

[@carlfoltz7256]

@@regeniapaige9997 I have it in another 2 weeks and scared to death. I have to ear it 6 weeks as well. ugh

[@regeniapaige9997]

@@carlfoltz7256 it's a lot to handle but for our best interest. I'm 5 weeks out now without the brace. I wore mine for 12 weeks. My neck muscles are still gaining mobility. How are you doing overall?

[@starlite7785]

@@regeniapaige9997 do you experience vertigo?

[@regeniapaige9997]

@@starlite7785 I do... when I go to lay on my back. It goes away within 30 seconds though

[@MB-550]

Thanks for the guidance

[@Donelomusic]

Thanks for such good information.

[@bass1cat]

Thank you for this video. I have anxeity for my upcoming surgery, this helps.

[@EquipMeOT]

Best wishes for a successful surgery and recovery!

[@donnaoja8879]

Me too! I'm soo scared! I will be in neck brace for 3 months

[@Only60GamesPlayed]

I have an adjustable bed, i think I’ll be ok! Didn’t know i could lay flat, but i guess i will have to try some positions!

[@rent361]

Thank you. I’m gonna try sleeping on my side tonight. I been sleeping on my back for the past 4 weeks and it’s uncomfortable. I got a c2 fracture and have to wear this brace for 9 weeks. I have 5 more weeks to go to see if I need surgery

[@ReSearcherSusie]

Thank you Lindsay! I’m looking forward to using these tips in a few weeks. ❤

[@andrewflategraff]

So... Here I am, after a high cervical trauma, c3 c4 c5 new discs fused in. Thank you

[@leazettevalentin2897]

Thank you so much. U gave me so many tips. I'm 3 weeks post op n still have to wear the brace 24/7. Can't sleep, literally going crazy with the brace.

[@EquipMeOT]

You’re welcome, I hope you start feeling better soon 🙌🏻

[@sandnort]

Im 2 weeks post op and not getting sleep with this neck brace will try this videos ideas

[@Newpawta]

Thank you! Will try. Obviously I had to go looking for this info. Doc gave orders after surgery to sleep with the collar, but no clue as to how, so I've been in pain at night :( .

[@EquipMeOT]

That’s always frustrating. Hope this gives you some comfort and restful nights!

[@TheEmprezzInez]

Thank you this is sooooo helpful. My neck curvature makes sleeping awful for my neck. Gonna try sleeping with it on to see if that helps

[@EquipMeOT]

Good luck! ❤️

[@pamnewton8184]

You moved lot more than a cervical patient would. Can I move that much and not have damage like paralizisr

[@Weiyang5268]

Thanks, very informative 🌹

[@mikegchampion]

Great advice - many thanks!

[@EquipMeOT]

You’re welcome!

[@angelafreberg9488]

Great information!! Thank you!!! 💛💛💛

[@EquipMeOT]

You’re welcome!

[@valenciaduring8201]

Very informative thank you

[@EquipMeOT]

You’re welcome!

[@LOLO-pd3uo]

I’m preparing for surgery soon. I will have an adjustable bed by then. Do these pillows and positions still apply?

[@markseamans4682]

I had Fusion surgery (anterior) between C5-6 a week ago. I developed anxiety pretty quick regarding sleeping. Very weird, never had anxiety before. The doc prescribed some help for that, but still getting comfortable has been very hard. My biggest issue is then I have the brace on properly, then lay down in any position, it becomes very uncomfortable. I have to loosen the brace allot. Then, naturally, it doesn't fit well, and has it's own issues. What I'm starting to wonder if people with smaller frames have an easier time with it fitting better for sleep. I think I have one more week until I start getting off the brace as I'm healing very quickly, but still. This is horrible. I am normally a side sleeper, so I'll try some of these techniques during nap time today. (nap time? that's a first for me too) Thanks for the info. God bless Valium.

[@mattlewis7381]

I broke my neck yesterday and hoping this will help. Going to have a long couple months dealing with the collar

[@EquipMeOT]

Sorry to hear that! Hope the recovery goes well!

[@lisalempke]

I had spinal surgery a week ably. My shoulders and back hurt bad.any thoughts to relieve the pain? Thank you!!!!

[@fmhoffman]

thanks very helpful

[@EquipMeOT]

Glad it helped

[@victoriamyers7273]

Need to schedule neck surgery. Doing some research.

[@chandatrendflex5413]

wow...thank u for sharing from Chandagwapa

[@1987monzi]

Thank you so much! Where did you buy the wedge pillow?

[@amorgan1259]

I noticed you recommended a recliner video and I am unable to find a video about using a recliner for sleeping with a neck collar after surgery. Is this available?

[@donnaball1089]

Great video 👍

[@EquipMeOT]

Thanks!

[@Cal619Guy]

any cervical spine after surgery tips?

[@bethboldt1054]

Thanks for the video, very helpful. Where do I get that wedge

[@thecurbdog123]

Where is the sleeping in a recliner with neck brace on video

[@juliebengtsson2578]

I find I’m having a lot of pain from the back of the brace on my head and shoulders. Haven’t been able to get comfortable or sleep yet. Any further advice on managing the brace? Very frustrated.

[@Karol-sf3ko]

I have a very small neck and was given a pediatric brace but it is still too big. It moves around when I try to sleep. Got any info on that?

[@euneunhee5198]

I had cranial fractured displaced/c2. It's hard for me to sleep.

[@davidswinton1012]

I bought my mom an adjustable postuerpedic can you do a video for sleeping with the brace on that kind of bed?

[@EquipMeOT]

Good idea. I’ll have to track down one of those beds 🤔

[@morganmerrill6905]

Thank you

[@EquipMeOT]

You’re welcome!

[@LouiseKriech]

how do you wash your hair?

[@brandypetersen7188]

I am in a similar brace but it extends to below my chest to stabilize my t7 vertebrae. I’m scared to sleep on my side but I want to so badly!!! If the injury was only in my neck I might try, but I’m worried since the injury is further down my back…. Any advice or insight?

[@fibercrafts_rcool9074]

Im having my cervical spinal fusion in 6 days. I also have herniated discs in my lumbar. I don't see how im gonna sleep at all in this torture device.

[@starlite7785]

I personally feel it has weakened my neck muscles. Have you tried ?

[@arjoroy353]

Is it available in bangladesh??

[@JJ-rc7bf]

Add sleep apnea machine please!!!!!!!

[@thomasbrown1494]

I had ACDF done last month Jan 25th, C1-C7 and use a CPAP machine, it’s not that bad, just have to keep the straps behind the head support, for me I have to sleep on my back and left side because too much pain on my right side.

[@alfred576]

Hi I have the same neck brace as yours. My problem is that I have severe inflammation in my neck due nerve impingements. As soon as I place the back of my neck with my neck brace against anything it will flare up.

[@natlove2099]

me too! how are you now?

[@alfred576]

@@natlove2099 terrible. Burning neck pain daily

[@natlove2099]

wow i'm sorry to hear that! what did your doctor say?@@alfred576

[@greyez7]

Are cervical pillows with a neck brace ok?

[@EquipMeOT]

They can be as long as the pillow provides the correct support positions like I described in the video.

[@greyez7]

@@EquipMeOT awesome! Thank you so much! The one I have has the proper lift to stay level

[@EquipMeOT]

Perfect! That should be a great option.

[@greyez7]

@@EquipMeOT I hope so! The flat pillow/towel method helped out last night immensely for me

[@EquipMeOT]

Glad to hear that!

[@cathyscarbrough3574]

What about sleeping in a cervical neck brace that has thoracic support? I have surgery in 5 days to remove a nerve sheath tumor in spine, between C7 and T1. They will remove it and do a spinal fusion 2 up/2 down and add hardware. I've tried finding a comfortable spot and it's impossible.

[@EquipMeOT]

The extra extension piece definitely adds a challenge for sleep positioning. Have you considered renting a hospital bed with a low air loss mattress for the recovery? That was a common setup I would use for spinal injuries or surgeries requiring longer recoveries and full-time brace wearing. Many basic spinal surgeries will clear someone to remove some portion of their brace at night, but it sounds like that is not the case for you.

[@cathyscarbrough3574]

@@EquipMeOT Thank you so much for replying. We actually have it to where the bar on back comes off at night. This is a 3 in 1 brace that can be changed as my healing moves forward. I have to where this all the time, except in shower. We got it figured out the 2nd night after surgery.

[@micheleseldin7700]

What can you use if you don’t have a flat pillow?

[@EquipMeOT]

A few folded blankets or soft towels might work.

[@Abdulbasit-alshafi3i]

this is amazing i got a neck brace today so i searched for this video on how to sleep and it’s just like the way of the prophet of islam muhammad peace be upon him taught us to sleep and there other acts that are exactly what the doctors telling us to do he told them 1400 years ago subhanallah. so I highly recommend you to read about islam because it’s the best way of life and that’s what a religion is the way of life.

[@euneunhee5198]

it's really hard to sleep😭

[@aceofspades3026]

Bet it’s to dangerous to lay facing down, that’s my kind of sleeping position

[@philliphsieh83]

broken neck with a neck brace

[@chrisp1355]

Second set of hands. Ha.

[@sofabiru6852]

😷

[@DaveGII-id6dk]

Has twelve weeks passed yet? Ugh...

[@chazisflying]

This just looks like a nightmare.

[@susanrex4824]

What if you have a partner in bed?

[@EquipMeOT]

They can sleep next to you! As long as there’s room with the extra pillows.

[@niquecrucifixx]

Thank you

[@EquipMeOT]

You’re welcome!