Caldera International - Releaf® Neck Rest – Soft Neck Brace for Neck Pain and Support, Comfortable Neck Brace for Sleeping, Cervical Collar Neck Support Brace for Travel, Reading - Medium, Black

I now have four of these - two Granite/Black and one each of the other two colors, I bought my first one several years ago from an in-flight catalog; the other three are recent purchases from Amazon. I have had some neck problems since a traffic accident nearly 20 years ago, which have become worse over the last five years even with fusion of three vertebrae. The Caldera Releaf collar is Not A Medical Device, but they have given me more comfort than any of the medical device foam collars I have had over those years. It is an actual engineered product (not just a block of foam wrapped in scratchy fabric and approved by the regulatory agencies.) The Releaf collar is designed for sleeping primarily while seated or reclining, such as on an airplane flight. (That is why I bought that first one several years ago.) The collar is fairly stiff in the vertical direction, in order to support your head comfortably when sleeping in those positions. I works wonderfully for that purpose. I have found that it also provides comfort during activities such as driving, working at a desk, reading or similar activities. I have found that it is uncomfortable to wear when exercising or laboring (it gets very hot and sweaty) or while lying down (it presses on the side of my neck too much when I sleep on my side.) The hook-and-loop fastener has about five inches (127 mm) of range. Worn correctly, so you can slip two fingers between the collar and your neck, it should not restrict breathing PROVIDED you have the correct size. (For example, I wear a US 18-inch neck size dress shirt and a Medium is too tight for me.) I find this to be very comfortable when used as intended, much more comfortable than the medical device collars. It is also less bulky than the medical devices. I clean these in the normal cold or warm water laundry (no chlorine bleach, and With the hook-and-loop fastener closed!) and air-dry them. I highly recommend them for anyone who needs head support while flying or driving, and for certain other activities.

This neck brace has SAVED ME! My neck never hurts in the morning now! If you have hEDS with severe pain in the morning after sleeping wrong all night, get this asap. It feels odd to have something around your neck for a minute the first couple nights, but what i like to do is make it a little looser so i still have a bit of wiggle room and it's perfect. If you have long hair, make sure to braid it or just keep it up especially when you're putting it on or taking it off - I always have my hair up at night - so that the Velcro doesn't get it. The velcro works great which is good for everything but hair lol, even if I have to fight my hair for a second it's worth it times a million!

The fabric bothers my skin, and I don't feel any real support from the brace. I am hypermobile, so I was hoping to help my neck relax in a neutral position. The brace doesn't even remotely stop me from leaning my head forward over my torso.

Very comfortable! I used this when I wanted to sleep on a recent flight and it provides so much more support than those horseshoe shaped neck pillows! I'm a new CPAP user and I've also worn this neck brace at night to help me breath with my mouth closed. The only reason for 4 stars instead of 5 is because the velcro in the back scratches my neck. I might cover it with some soft fabric.

I love this pillow! I've gone through 2 of them, and could own a dozen. They work wonderfully, and I was going to buy them as gifts for people this year...but they've doubled in price in the past month. Not sure why. I had major cervical spinal surgery in May and still sleep with some kind of brace on, but this little "pillow" is perfect for traveling sitting upright or sitting anywhere that I might fall asleep upright. It keeps my head from tilting to either side, and mostly from tilting downward towards the front. It's also great for working on my laptop - keeps me from sitting in uncomfortable positions. The sizing can be a little confusing (and isn't really well-described anywhere...). If you have a smaller neck, regular is perfect. A large is a must have for men, or anyone without a thin neck. My neck was quite swollen when I first bought one, and I wasn't sure if it was the appropriate size - then as the swelling went down and now that my neck is back to normal size, I'm quite happy with it. I highly recommend this item ---- just not for $49.95! It's a $19.99 item on other sites and even from other sellers here. When I bought it, I got it for $19.95 with Prime shipping - what's up with this pricing???

I purchased this brace for my mother. She likes the design, but says it doesn’t provide enough neck support. I’ve noticed that the brace does not have much length; it has to pulled tightly to fasten. This makes for an uncomfortable fit.

I use this brace when I am on my riding mower to keep my neck for getting jostled around. It works well. This is the second one I have ordered so that I could have a clean one in between. I mow several pastures. I had to search for the LARGE, because every time I did a general search only the MEDIUM showed up. I read several reviews on that one that complained that it was too small. SEARCH FOR THE LARGE. It doesn't show up as a choice with the MEDIUM ad.

I have terrible terrible chronic pain. It stems from my neck and then it pinches a nerve and then it tenses every muscle in my body. When I have a flare up it's extreme. I've been using one of those inflatable neck traction devices. Although it brings me relief it also makes me still feel tense. When I put this brace on I felt relaxed. It's not too tight. It's soft. And I don't feel constricted. I simply feel supported and relieved. I'm really really thankful that I ordered this. I'm not sure why anyone would give it less than five stars unless it just doesn't fit them right. I've used the standard neck braces before and they're very uncomfortable for me. They push my teeth together too much that I can't relax. There's just enough movement that I can move my jaw. I also can't eat food or drive in the standard neck braces. I could do both with this neck brace. Loving it!

Bought to help recover after a neck muscle injury. Comfortable and offers a lot of support.

Avec le port d’un masque CPAP nasal et du Caldera la nuit, les fuites d’air buccales sont passées à 0. Plus de fuite par la bouche. Étonnant ! Il est malheureusement dommage qu'Amazon ne vende pas la taille LARGE au même prix, comme aux U.S.

Ho provato tanti cuscini per il collo durante i miei viaggi, ma non sono mai stata soddisfatta. Ho il collo sottile e forse leggermente più lungo della media e la maggior parte dei cuscini sono troppo larghi e non abbastanza spessi per sostenerlo bene. Ero alla ricerca di qualcosa di poco ingombrante e che assolvesse la sua funzione. Finalmente credo di averlo trovato: testato su un volo di più di 12 ore, ha decisamente aiutato.

Excellent support for my hypermobile neck/craniosacral instability. I wear it at night in bed and it also supports my jaw enough to help with my teeth grinding and (mild) sleep apnoea. The texture and squishiness is just right, and the velcro allows for easy adjustments. There's no removable cover but the whole item can be machine-washed. Great value at the discounted price.

I ordered it based on a friend's recommendation, and we regularly use it for our flights. It has become our go-to gift for fellow frequent flyer friends. I'm now placing my third order.