Back Brace

We often see the back brace, and other back support products, promoted to provide support for people suffering from lower back pain. But does a back brace help? Should you be considering a lower back brace, or belt, for the management of your back injury? And if so when should you consider wearing a back brace?

In this episode we discuss the use of the back brace, and more specifically here, the back back belt, in support of lower back pain. We discuss some of the evidence around the use of back belts, and highlight when they could be considered but importantly those people that should avoid them altogether. We discuss the use of back belts in the gym and how they can alter lifting mechanics which could negatively impact performance as well as increase the severity of injury. More than that, we discuss a better approach to the management of lower back pain. 

 

Highlights

If you have never suffered an episode of back pain then the evidence suggests that you increase your risk of injury if you choose to use a back back, or lower back support brace. Some evidence suggests that the use of a back belt can support return to work where the work environment may be more demanding. However, these patients, who have suffered an episode of lower back pain and choose to use a back belt to support their return to work, should rely upon it in isolation. As always a structured rehabilitation programme is fundamentally important in the successful resolution of lower back pain.

 

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