Aspen Vista Cervical Collar - 2-Piece Neck Brace for Restricting Cervical Motion -Relieves Neck Discomfort and Spine Pressure - Soft Cotton Padding - 6 Height Adjustments

I am very happy with the Aspen Vista Cervical Collar 98400 ! It is very easy to put on and get adjusted just right for me. I use it for neck pain and stress relief. It has helped to reduce that very well. I use it when needed and usually I do that daily for some time each day to relieve the stress. I have not tried to sleep in it yet but I might depending on my stress level - if I do I will update this review if there is anything more to contribute. The pads are comfortable and the adjustment knob does work and is easy to use. Note I adjusted it while not wearing it as that makes the knob easy to turn without any pressure on it. The 2 velcro straps one on each side are very easy to apply and remove plus you can really get the right amount of tension on the back-front parts of the brace. I can say I am very happy with it and will use it regularly.

Good brace but inside fabric is not soft - feels a little prickly.

I broke my C7 vertebrae in an auto accident and had to have surgery to fuse C2 to T2. I ordered this brace/collar to replace the one provided at the emergency room, which had a broken adjustment strap. It arrived a day early, which was greatly appreciated. Put it on right out of the box. Easy to put on, once you have the back piece applied as directed for the initial fitting, in order to get it centered on the back of your neck. Just a matter of reaching up with one hand to pull the Velcro strap on one side, while holding the brace with other the other hand. Reverse the process to put it back on. No further adjustments required.This is no so called “copy”, it is from the original manufacturer Aspen.Very reasonably priced and readily available. I can purchase 4 of them on Amazon for the price of one at a medical supply store. I am ordering another one now, for swapping out when cleaning this one. I highly recommend this item. The stability it provides is A1 in my opinion.

Compared to other collars I've seen, this Aspen Vista seems to be well made. The one star is NOT because of the quality.But, good luck trying to get it adjusted if nobody's around to help you. Directions do show how to adjust it (somewhat), with another pair of hands helping you. You WILL need another pair of hands with this initial (once only, I hope) step. Also, turning the knob, and other adjustments, aren't easy if you've got hand/finger/joint problems.This type of issue hadn't crossed my mind since nothing in the product ad or reviews even hinted at it and while this isn't a common issue, some other folks might not think of it either.Once I use it, I'll update this review regarding it's effectiveness in helping the physical issue...... ..... ..... Update ..... ..... ..... I envy all the folks who are able to adjust and wear this collar.I can't. It cannot be adjusted enough to fit my ... relatively normal neck and head.. I didn't say "mind", I said head.It cannot be pulled snug enough for the back section to properly support the head and tighten the collar, leaving a lot of room to move.I actually got a EMT friend to advise and was told these are not easy to use if you have any mobility issues and are trying to put it on when you're alone.They were designed more for an emergency application by a trained professional.As I found out. No matter how it's adjusted or how tight the velcro is pulled, it will NOT restrict movement enough to be of any use to me.I guess a trip to an overpriced physical therapist for an equally overpriced collar is is order. But, hopefully it will result in a rigid collar that fits and can be put on without it being a major production.Try this, it's worked for some folks. But, try it before the time to return it passes or you will have "burned" $50.00 ... just like I did.

For the low price, this offers a lot of support. However... I have found that after a week of nearly continuous wearing for palliative/compression therapy for a recent cervical radiculitis, my upper front chest area (thorasic) has become sore due to supporting my head weight and the pressure from compression (sitting in a semi reclined position). Doing it over, now that I know that 1) This series of collars fit well and works well, and 2) how much weight I would be supporting on my chest, I would have stepped up one or two notches and picked up either the TX model, which would have provided more support on the chest, or the Multipost model, which would have provided more support all around. In fact, I'm thinking of picking up the Multipost anyway. You maybe thinking that $100+ on a neck support is a lot of money, but considering the above factors, combined with how much pain relief this system provides, that is money WELL spent. I've also been sleeping in this, using a Contour Memory Foam Pillow (Walmart..$20) and I have found it to be both comfortable and supportive... far less pain then without it! If fact, this lower priced Aspen model (or the TX) is probably the ideal version to sleep in, as the additional support area of the Multipost may get in the way. As a final note, I notice that the cotton lined foam is starting to get a bit dirty (okay,,, oily... I'm a guy, we have more oil on our skin than girls, just a fact of life), so buying a replacement set of foam, in a combo pack, at half the price of what the foam alone costs, makes a lot of sense a week later. Sure it adds $15 to your price of entry to a support, but it will get you that replacement at half price... just something to consider (In medical facilities with insurance money paying for them, these foam supports are replaced every few days for hygienic reasons, to insure no skin issues occur...something that we need to consider and handle ourselves)

This collar is so much better than the one provided by the hospital. The padding is soft and it’s much more comfortable than the previous one. The knob in the front for adjusting fit makes it easy to adjust as needed.