{"id":9320,"date":"2019-08-17T12:17:04","date_gmt":"2019-08-17T12:17:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/simplyhealth.io\/?p=9320"},"modified":"2021-06-21T19:27:56","modified_gmt":"2021-06-21T19:27:56","slug":"16-amazing-benefits-of-wearing-a-back-brace","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/simplyhealth.io\/16-amazing-benefits-of-wearing-a-back-brace\/","title":{"rendered":"16 Amazing Benefits of Wearing a Back Brace"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
\"\"<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Back braces are normally prescribed to people after lower back, upper back or spinal injuries; sometimes back braces are also used as support for careers where frequent lifting of heavy objects is an issue in order to reduce the strain on the body. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

They aren\u2019t just useful after an injury \u2013 they can also be greatly beneficial for reducing general strain, or helping your body to heal after you\u2019ve been through a rough day that put more strain than usual on your spine, hips or muscles. Back braces can be found in several types, including softer, stretchier ones and hard-shell braces that offer a much tighter, almost corset-like hold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether you\u2019ve injured your back years before, recently or not at all, you can likely benefit from the occasional use of a back brace. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are 8 great and amazing benefits of wearing a back brace that you should know about. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Improves Posture<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

One of the most important things for keeping your spine and the muscles surrounding it in good condition is ensuring that you maintain good posture <\/a>throughout your life. Posture is something that can slow degeneration, and certainly improve the way your back feels \u2013 but it\u2019s true that maintaining a decent posture can be hard if the muscles have grown tired after a lot of stress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you notice that you\u2019ve been developing any curves, slouches or bad posture habits, it\u2019s very likely that you can benefit from a back brace and that it can help you to reduce the stress. If you suspect a spinal condition like scoliosis causing posture issues, it warrants an immediate appointment with your doctor in order to establish what your spine is doing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you would just like to generally improve your posture, wear a back brace for a short while every day \u2013 but not for too long, since it can cause the muscles to atrophy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

\"\"<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

2. Supports the Lower Back When Lifting<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

There are many careers where lifting heavy things every day is just another part of the job \u2013 and this can easily take its toll over years of doing it, and can easily lead to very serious injuries that keeping coming back and nagging year after year. It can also lead to even more serious injury on top of that which causes an injury that\u2019s so bad it becomes hard or impossible to work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are many back braces on the market that are specifically designed to reduce the strain <\/a>felt on the lower back during lifting, and these can be a great help for reducing the risk of overall injury. This can even help in cases where you\u2019ve already injured your back and would like to avoid aggravating this old injury or potentially creating a new one.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With this, there are also correct ways to lift without placing too much strain on the back \u2013 knees bent and straight up is always considered better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

\"\"<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

3. Aids Conditions Like Scoliosis<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

There are many possible medical conditions which can affect the spine and muscles negatively, of which scoliosis <\/a>(or curvature of the spine) is one. This can sometimes be present from birth, but usually develops later on \u2013 and doesn\u2019t always require an obvious spinal injury to trigger it starting. Associated symptoms like back pain are usually what tells people they should make an appointment with their doctor \u2013 and a back brace can be an excellent way to reduce the pain and pressure.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sometimes a spinal brace is prescribed for scoliosis during the early onset stages in order to strengthen the muscles \u2013 and it might greatly aid the way the curve develops if it\u2019s still in the early growth phases like childhood; additionally, even outside of childhood the use of a back brace can still aid the condition greatly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It should always be done with proper scans beforehand to establish the severity of the curve, and bracing should be done with the advice of a medical professional.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

\"\"<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

4. Supports Healing<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Back braces are regularly prescribed after recent back, spinal or muscle injuries \u2013 and can also be prescribed for use years after an injury to help support the back and muscles when an injury flares up. If you experience any type of back pain<\/a> that recurs or becomes chronic and you\u2019ve recently injured your back (even if you aren\u2019t aware of it), then you should see your doctor for the proper tests and scans to establish what should be done next.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Back braces are great for supporting healing if you\u2019ve been through a recent injury \u2013 they can help to ensure that the muscles have the time to heal and that there isn\u2019t any further risk of back or spinal injury. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

See your doctor if you aren\u2019t sure which brace would be best for your individual injury \u2013 sometimes matching up the wrong brace or wearing it too tightly (or too often) can be just as bad for your back as not wearing it at all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

\"\"<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

5. Can Reduce Spinal Pressure<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Wearing a back brace is an excellent way to reduce pressure and tension in the spine and the muscles <\/a>around it. This is true for everyone, whether or not you have recently experienced a spinal injury \u2013 and if you have been feeling any pain, pressure or discomfort in your spine, getting and wearing a back brace can help.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This should be done with the help of a doctor, especially in cases where you aren\u2019t sure what might be causing the spinal pain and pressure, to begin with. Usually, a doctor might just examine the injury, but sometimes they might also order additional scans to establish what the spine is doing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In cases of spinal pressure, one should never wear a back brace too often or strap it too tight: This can sometimes worsen the risk of injury.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

\"\"<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

6. Prevents Further Injury<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Back braces are normally prescribed or recommended if you have recently injured your back, and it does a lot more than just help to promote healing and take the pressure off your spine \u2013 it can also help to prevent any further injury, which is common when you already have an existing injury. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s pretty easy to injure your spine again on top of an existing injury; taking painkillers <\/a>for an injury can also sometimes mean that you don\u2019t feel added strain when you were to subject your spine to more stress \u2013 and this increases the potential risk that you might injure yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The best thing for a muscle injury is to keep it as immobile as possible, and this can obviously be hard when we\u2019re talking about the lower back and spine. This is exactly what a back brace helps to do, and it\u2019s why it\u2019s recommended for any spinal injuries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

\"\"<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

7. Helps Chronic Back Pain<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you have chronic back pain for any reason, wearing a back brace for a few hours per day can be greatly helpful when it comes to reducing your symptoms and the pain and discomfort<\/a>. This can help to reduce the strain that your back undergoes on a day to day basis, and it can stop you from injuring your back in any way and making an existing injury any worse.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you happen to experience regular, recurring or worsening back pain and you can\u2019t tie it to any obvious cause, make an appointment with your doctor to have the proper scans done in order to see what the injury really is and what can be done to heal it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

See an expert for taking care of chronic back pain, and for recommending the right type of brace for your type of injury: A medical professional can recommend which brace is best. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

\"\"<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

8. Can Help Support the Neck<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

For people who feel a lot of recurring or chronic pain in their neck, the issue usually isn\u2019t the neck itself but it can instead be the hips or the lower back causing the tension<\/a>, and making the muscles of the neck and shoulders tense up. If you have been having chronic issues with neck pain, make an appointment with your doctor in order to find the cause \u2013 and find out if they can recommend the right back brace for your needs.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Never ignore neck or back pain thinking that it \u201cwill go away\u201d over time: This only risks much worse injuries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A back brace can offer the rest of your body enough support to strengthen what surrounds your neck, and subsequently reduce the amount of neck and shoulder tension that you feel. Should a brace make pain any worse for any reason, make another appointment with your doctor to adjust the course of treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\r\n

<\/div>