Also, if you broke your leg, you wouldn’t be hobbling around on it still broken, you’d get it splinted, or a pot put on it, to immobilize it until proper repair had taken place. In my opinion, this is also necessary for the neck, especially for those with hypermobility/EDS.
If you can obtain a Philadelphia collar (and coolmax liners) and wear this during times when you are using your neck a lot, to keep your head and neck in good alignment and to help restrict sharp and angular movement, you have a better chance of recovery. Remember to clean the collar and lining daily to avoid problems.
Regards
Barbara
(UK)