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Back Pain Relief From Back Braces: Myths And Facts

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that incorporates the use of back supports is controversial.

Some health care providers insist that the use of a back brace will “weaken the muscles of the trunk” or creates a “dependency” on the brace. Other providers recognize that the use of a back brace helps patients return to full function sooner and avoid the harmful effects of inactivity.

A summary of the facts and myths for back braces that provide is presented here.

Back Brace Facts

  • Back braces physically restrict motion or movement
  • Back braces remind the wearer to avoid undesirable movements
  • Back braces help the wearer achieve proper posture
  • Back braces provide some [tag-tec]spinal
  • decompression[/tag-tec]
  • Back braces stabilize the pelvis and lower spine

    • Back Brace Myths

  • Wearing a back brace weakens the abdominal muscles
  • Back braces cause poor body mechanics
  • You should wean off a back brace asap

    • A more thorough explanation of the facts and myths is presented in an article I wrote that was recently published at www.spineuniverse.com.

    You can read the entire article here ⇒ Back Braces.

    A well-fitting, comfortable back brace will increase patient confidence and encourage early movement. Thus, a properly designed back support, accompanied by a proper program, may help individuals avoid .

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    Dedicated To Erasing Your Back Pain,

    Malton A. Schexneider, PT, MMSc
    Clinical Specialist
    Orthopaedic Physical Therapy

    2 comments ↓

    #1 Dr Bill Savran

    Malton,

    I feel better each day. God bless the day I found you. I am anxuously awaiting my back brace. You have the absolute best customer service I have seen in my over 50 years in business.

    Fond Regards,
    Bill

    #2 Malton A. Schexneider, PT, MMSc

    Bill,

    As a doctor, you know the power of matching the treatment with the correct diagnosis. As you have previously experienced, a shotgun approach to treating back pain doesn’t work. What does work is a targeted program aimed at the source of the problem. Now you’re finally experiencing that benefit with the Erase Your Back Pain system.

    Thanks for your comments and I look forward to hearing what you’ll have to say once you complete the program.

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