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 - Large, Green

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!

After reading that this product was recommended for people with Chiari malformation type I, I purchased the correct size. Unfortunately, it is not suitable. The Velcro closure leaves a gap and a hard edge at the base of the skull where the head meets the neck, which is exactly where support is needed. Instead of cushioning, it presses into that area and causes immediate pain at the back of my head, dizziness, and a heavy pressure feeling that spreads into my neck and head. If you have Chiari malformation or problems at the base of your skull or upper neck, I would not recommend this product. It may worsen your symptoms and is not worth the cost.

I've been dealing with cervical spondylosis, pinched nerves, stenosis, bone spurs, etc since I was a teen. No amount of physical therapy, traction, chiropractor, Alexander Technique, yoga, regular massage, etc. takes away the chronic migraines and limited range of motion. While doctors are always warning me against wearing cervical collars on a regular basis, after forty years of this, I find I have to wear them when going to the movies & theatre, travelling while having to carry heavy things, etc. I was very happy to find this Releaf collar. In the winter, I wear it instead of a scarf, and it keeps me warm. I don't know how it will be in the summer, but I will have to cut up some cotton socks to make covers that are easy to wash. The collar sits much more easily at the base than the regular orthopedic collars. I'm not sure the height is exactly right, as I have gotten some bruising along the bottom of my jaw. The fit is not as great at the rear of the collar, as others have mentioned. The collar needs to be a couple inches longer to fully surround the neck, instead of having a space where only the velco strap is stretching. Still, I'm happy to see innovation in this department. Neck problems are chronic and tedious to deal with, and one doesn't always want to have to talk to every single person who sees your white brace and asks what's wrong. It's a relief to wear the Releaf and not stick out like an accident victim.

I rarely write reviews but I had to for this neck rest. It has exceeded expectations!! It is comfortable and soft but supportive. With the velcro closure, I’m able to make it more or less supportive depending what I need. I have a condition that affects my neck so I have a good deal of pain and this really helps. It really is what it says it is…it’s a neck rest so I can just rest my neck for a bit. I do not sleep in this but use it for an hour here and there every day.

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 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???

Okay, so I just got off a crazy long flight, like thirteen hours! Honestly, my neck usually kills me on those things, but this little gadget was a lifesaver. It's super comfy and actually kept my head supported the whole time, no pain at all! Plus, it folds up super small, so it's perfect for travel.

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

Not only does it work better than any travel pillow (of the horse-shoe type) but it also occupies much less space. It's also wonderful for resting your neck when it aches from a bad posture (and even inf you have a vertebra problem, as I do). It keeps your head resting on it. Very comfortable. I fully recommend it

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 neck collar product. After just a few days my neck arthritis has started to dissipate already. Very comfortable. I use it along with an inflatable neck collar. This is more to ensure your neck posture does not worsen. Would also use this on a plane to keep good neck position. Less dorky than the usual plane pillows. Likely will not correct any issues already in place but excellent for gently posture alignment.