Spinal conditions are aplenty and spine bracing is one of the very effective treatment options for conditions like spondylitis, spondylolisthesis, osteoporosis, muscle strain or sprain, arthritis, sciatica, osteoporosis, scoliosis, and stress-induced back pain, among others. A spinal brace, also known as orthotic or orthosis reduces spinal pressure, thereby reducing painful muscle tension, restricts painful movement to fasten the healing process, stabilizes weak or injured spinal structures and even prevents the progression of spinal deformity.
Given the wide range of benefits that you can derive from spine bracing, specialists recommend it often. However, you need to follow certain practices to make the most out of a spinal brace.
Do’s
- Visit an orthotist to get a custom-fit spinal brace for you. An orthotist is trained in the design and fit of orthopedic braces, and is hence the best person to determine the right type and fit of brace for you. If the fit isn’t proper, the spinal brace might not help your spinal condition.
- Wear the spinal brace correctly and position it properly, per the doctor’s recommendations, keeping in mind the structure of your back.
- Wear the brace over your clothes, ideally, cotton or ‘breathable’ fabric ones
- The spine bracing helps you perform physical tasks. Hence, staying active is key as inactivity can further weaken your muscles, bones and increase your pain.
Don’ts
- Do not wear spine bracing while taking a bath or shower. A wet spinal brace will cause discomfort
- Never lend anyone your spinal brace or borrow anyone else’s! A brace is customized to fit your size and can cause more damage than good if borrowed or lent.
- Spine bracing is for additional support. Do not wear it all the time.
Synergy Orthopedics, established in 2001, is a proven leader in patient care, providing the most advanced recovery care products, programs, protocols and technologies available on the market. They have been helping patients recover from musculoskeletal injuries and surgeries, regain function and motion and get back to their everyday lives. Synergy Orthopedics has a wide range of spine bracing options that you can choose from.
About Synergy Orthopedics, LLC:
Synergy Orthopedics, LLC has been a trusted partner to patients recovering from musculoskeletal injuries and surgeries. Working alongside the doctor and other medical professionals, we help patients regain function and motion and get back to their everyday lives. Visit our website at https://www.synergyortho.com to learn more about our products and services.
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