# Neck Braces for Concertgoers Doctor Recommends Protection for Headbangers By Going Like Sixty | Published 2009-01-02 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/head-bangers-neck-whip-it-at-concert-at-your-own-risk References: [tech.blorge](http://tech.blorge.com/Structure:) 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. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 22% | Activity: 70% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Youth](https://www.trendhunter.com/youth) ## Key Themes ### 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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Brain-Protecting Wearable Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brainprotecting-wearable-device.md) - [Posture Tracking Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/necklife.md) - [Posture Correction Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neckfit1.md) - [Posture Correction Exercises](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neckfit.md) - [Head Support Workout Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wheeled-headrest.md) - [Co-Branded Music Festival Earplugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loop-x-coachella-experience-2-earplugs.md) - [Neck-Safe Travel Pillows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cabeau-tne-s3.md) - [Posture-Aligned Travel Pillows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sleeper-hold-travel-pillow.md) - [Protective Everyday Earplugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/everyday-by-earpeace.md)