Back Braces Can Help Your Back Pain
Back braces or supports are devices that fit around the area of pain which can include areas of your mid to low back to the sacrum. Back braces can come in a variety of different sizes and styles and for all levels of back pain and discomfort.
The compression strap that is tightened around the area of the back provides stabilization around the area of discomfort or pain and protects the inflamed area, and/or damaged joint or soft tissue. Back braces also take the stress off your back to prevent pain, prevent painful motion, and help injured areas to heal.
Back braces are effective in providing some relief from back pain to help you get through your day.
Back braces can:
- Improve Posture
- Provide Back Support
- Strengthen Back Muscles
Some back disorders that may benefit from the use of a back brace are:
- Kyphosis
- Ankylosing spondylitis (a type of arthritis that affects the spine)
- Osteoporosis
- Back muscle sprains
- Spinal cord injuries
- Scoliosis
- Tumors of the spine
- Fractures of the spine
- Whiplash
- Spondylolisthesis
Back braces may not cure your condition, but they can help you manage your symptoms. Back problems can vary and require different amounts of therapy. There are also many types of back braces, and one type may be more beneficial to you than the other. So, check with your healthcare provider if you have any questions about which brace to buy.