a neck collar with a first shaped condition adequate for application to the patient &# 39 ; s neck , mold and conform to the patient &# 39 ; s neck configuration , retain and recall that configuration following removal and reapplication to the patient . a second shaped condition for storage . the collar is achieved by a unique piece of conformable material that is sufficiently resilient to maintain the given shape . the main body is designed to provide support and recall the anatomic shape of a particular patient &# 39 ; s cervical spine .