Are Car Neck Pillows Safe or Dangerous?

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Car neck pillows are not safe. The space for the headrest is actually designed to protect the head in the event of a collision. If there is any protruding object like a neck pillow in the cervical spine area, it could cause a fatal fracture to the cervical spine. Not using a neck pillow is also a measure to protect cervical spine safety. Here is an introduction to mechanical active headrests: 1. Introduction 1: Most current car models are equipped with basic active headrests, i.e., mechanical active headrests. 2. Introduction 2: During a rear-end collision, the headrest moves forward to reduce the distance between the head and the headrest, limiting the relative displacement of the shoulders and head during the collision, thereby significantly reducing the probability of cervical spine injury. 3. Introduction 3: After installing a neck pillow, the relative position of the head and shoulders changes, and if the pillow is too soft, it cannot restrict the movement of the cervical spine during a collision, which may lead to serious injuries. Additionally, since neck pillows are often fixed to the seat cover, they may also restrict the mechanical movement of the active headrest.