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In the United States at least once in their lifetime four out of five people will experience lower back pain. It is one of the most common reasons that people miss work or visits their physician. Most lower back pain occurs from heavy or improper lifting, strained ligaments, or muscles, or even after a sudden movement that was awkwardly done. It can also be from a structural problem like arthritis, stress-induced back pain, ruptured or bulging disks, or sciatica. According to studies done the most common reason that people find themselves in a lower back brace is because of the onset of acute lower back pain, post surgery, to prevent the progression of scoliosis in adolescents, or chronic lower back pain. Lower back braces are not a “one type for all problems.” Each problem that causes lower back pain needs a different type of lower back brace. For example, a lower back brace that is used for adolescent scoliosis and after back surgery will need to be ordered by your physical therapist or surgeon. They will be molded to fit the patient with heat-treated plastic to help provide widespread spine stabilization. Because this type of lower back brace has to be molded to fit the patient you may be able to get a Blue Cross Blue Shield back brace that is paid for with no cost to you. If you are elderly, you may also be able to get a Medicare back brace. For other back problems such as chronic or acute lower back pain, they are made of neoprene, which is a synthetic rubber material that is designed to be durable and flexible and can be purchased at a sporting goods store or pharmacy without a prescription. . Pros • Used immediately after surgery can be helpful for spine stabilization • Lumbar support braces, which are the ones you buy without a prescription, can help after a lower back injury by limiting movement of your spine. • Some feel that a lower back brace can improve their posture, take some of the load off the lower back and support their abdomen • They can make transitional movements more comfortable when they have an episode of lower back pain. Cons • Long term use of a Blue Cross Blue Shield Ankle Brace may result in atrophy of some muscles that support your spine • Muscles and ligaments weaken over time and when using a lower back brace your spine becomes vulnerable when not wearing the brace. • With adolescent scoliosis, wearing a lower back brace to help prevent the progression of curvature of the spine but research has not proven conclusively that there are benefits of wearing it. Some even end up needing back surgery in spite of wearing the brace.
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