📏Sizing Guide

Measure around your neck at the midpoint. Also measure from your chin to your chest (collar height). Match both measurements to the manufacturer's chart. The collar should fit snugly without compressing your airway.

💡Tips & Tricks

The collar should support your chin and keep your neck in a neutral position. You should be able to breathe and swallow comfortably. Wear over a thin cloth or liner if the foam causes skin irritation. Follow your clinician's instructions for wear time.

⚠️Common Mistakes

A collar that is too tall will push your chin up and extend your neck, which is the opposite of what you want. A collar that is too loose will not provide adequate support. Check that you can look straight ahead comfortably.

📏Sizing Guide

Measure waist circumference and torso height. Many adjustable LSOs (like the Aspen Horizon 637) fit waist sizes from 24 to 50 inches in one adjustable size, with optional extension panels for larger waists. Match to the manufacturer's chart and check the torso height.

💡Tips & Tricks

Lay the brace on a flat surface and adjust to the size indicated on the sizing chart before first use. Position the brace so the lower edge sits just above the hip bones and the back panel is centered on your spine. Most LSOs use a hand-crank or pulley system to tighten — make sure both sides are tightened evenly. Your surgeon or therapist will tell you when to wear it (often during standing, walking, and riding in cars) and when you can remove it.

⚠️Common Mistakes

Wearing the brace upside down or off-center reduces its effectiveness. Sleeping in the brace is usually not necessary and can be uncomfortable; check with your provider. Continuing to wear it past the prescribed recovery period can weaken the trunk muscles you need to rebuild.

📏Sizing Guide

Sized by chest circumference and torso height. Most brands include height-and-width adjustable uprights so the brace can be fine-tuned to your torso. Choose the size that matches both your chest measurement and the distance from sternum to pubic bone.

💡Tips & Tricks

The Jewett uses a three-point pressure system: pads press anteriorly on the sternum and pelvis, while the spine is supported posteriorly. This keeps you slightly extended and prevents forward bending. Put it on while lying on your back if possible. Wear it any time you are upright; you can usually remove it when lying flat in bed.

⚠️Common Mistakes

A brace that is positioned too high or too low loses its three-point support. The sternal pad should sit on the breastbone, not on the ribs or stomach. This brace is contraindicated for osteoporosis-related fractures — confirm with your provider that a Jewett is appropriate for your specific injury. Check skin daily under the pads for pressure marks.