Hi Moms, I wear my stethoscope around my neck but it causes a lot of neck strain and headaches. I have not found another solution that I like. It feels bulky in my pocket, If I leave it on another piece of equipment it gets lost or stolen. If you wear it around your neck does it cause you to have headaches and neck strain and if so what do you do about it? Do you have any other problems related to carrying your stethoscope while working? Do you have a creative way of wearing your stethoscope? Thanks for your response
Get a lihtweight stethoscope, look at thenes physicians tote around, they are lightweight also.
I look forward to the answers. I either wear it around my neck or I place it in my pocket. I do agree it is bulky and my pockets are quite full too. My neck does hurt from wearing it so I try take it off when I can.
Great question!
My1st question would be, what kind of steth do you have? That makes a whole lot of difference to me! I have been using a Littman Ultralight, and while it's pretty good as far as Littmans are concerned, the best feature is I hardly notice it. But that being said, I do put it in my pocket at times too. I guess I have just gotten used to the bulkiness because I do seem to mind!
I know exactly what you are talking about! I have a lightweight Littman and it still hurts my neck...so don't waste money on another stethoscope. Maybe it's a posture thing???
