No matter what kind of music you listen to, your neck takes a real beating at a concert. Stevie Wonder: side to side; metal: violent up and down; country: thrust chin forward. So in addition to ear plugs, Dr. Andrew McIntosh is recommending that concertgoers wear a neck brace. I’m guessing he probably would recommend it for headbanging musicians too. Expect to see this hit the stages, oh, let’s say never.
Want to learn some headbanging basics? Check out the video above.
What's Driving This Trend
- Concert Neck Braces
- An opportunity to innovate the design of protective gear for concertgoers and musicians alike.
- Personal Protective Equipment for Entertainment
- The development of specialized protective gear for various forms of live entertainment.
- Artist Health and Safety
- The emergence of a market for products and services that prioritize the physical health and safety of performers.
Who This Affects Most
- Music Industry
- Concert venues and music festivals could offer concertgoers protective gear as part of their ticket package.
- Sports and Athletics Industry
- Companies that provide protective gear for sports and athletics could expand their offerings to include products designed specifically for concertgoers.
- Medical Industry
- Companies that specialize in the development and sale of orthopedic devices could explore opportunities to produce specialized neck braces for concertgoers.
