How do you sleep with a cervical collar on?
How to sleep with a cervical collar
- Make sure your mattress offers good support.
- Try to keep your neck in a neutral position, not bent forward, backward, or to the side.
- Don't sleep in a twisted position.
- Try sleeping on your back with a thin pillow.
- To get out of bed, first roll gently onto your side.
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General instructions for wearing your collar: Unless told otherwise, wear the collar whenever you are out of bed. You may take it off for sleep and for bathing. When lying down, support your neck with a small pillow or rolled-up towel under the neck.
6. You can drive a car with a soft collar on (no driving while taking narcotic pain medication). Usually, it is safe to drive yourself 10 days after the surgery, if your neck feels comfortable. Generally, if you are wearing a hard collar you may NOT drive.
The straps should be tight enough to prevent your neck from turning from side to side. You can adjust the length of the collar with a small dial at the back or side of the collar. Make sure that no plastic is touching your skin.