C7 facet fracture healed brace off 2 weeks getting pain is it normal expected stiffness so worried each pain thinking will it re-frature fear not good?

Certain types of : These fractures can be treated non operatively and one can have symptoms like yours after bracing is discontinued by you should discuss this with your treating physcian along with any other concerns or symptoms.

Likely: stiffness and muscle weakness after the brace came off. Slowly return to activities and stretch progressively more and more each day. Fear is a normal reaction after something like this. If it hurts all the time and doesn't improve maybe meeting with a spine specialist that addresses chronic facet pain is in order. PRP and stem cell therapies can be helpful to help heal and remove pain.