Eat 25 to 40 grams of protein within one to two hours pre-and post-workout. Basically, âtime your workout between protein-rich meals and youâll cover all your bases,â says Aragon.
Halo Brace Use with Cervical Fractures. The halo brace is often used as the initial treatment for odontoid fractures (located at the second cervical vertebrae of the neck). The halo brace has been used as the initial treatment for odontoid fractures. A halo metal ring is secured to the skull with pins and to two metal rods attached to a well-fitted plastic jacket. With this apparatus, it is possible to obtain complete fixation and to arrest almost all movement of the cervical spine.
Your doctor may prescribe a neck or back brace for you to wear after a spinal injury or surgery. A brace does three things: 1  immobilizes your spine during healing. 2  stabilizes injured areas. 3  controls pain by restricting movement.hen to wear your brace. You will wear the halo ring brace day and night for about 3 to 4 months. An orthotist will schedule appointments every 2 to 3 weeks to check your brace and pin sites.