If you're living with back pain, you may have considered a back brace. But what can a back brace do? Who benefits from using one, and can it heal your problem?
Our team at Pain Care, LLC is dedicated to alleviating pain for residents in and around the metro Atlanta area. We may recommend a back brace to support your healing, but our providers consider it part of your treatment strategy rather than a standalone cure.
Here, we explain what a back brace can do and who may benefit from its use.
Think of a back brace like a support system for your spine and surrounding muscles. It helps:
Your Pain Care provider may recommend a back brace in various situations, including recovering from surgery, easing chronic pain, or preventing injury during heavy lifting.
Here’s the honest answer: A back brace doesn’t heal the root cause of your back pain, but it can help your body recover, especially if used as part of a broader treatment plan.
For example, if you have muscle strain or a disc issue, wearing a brace may offload the damaged disc (reduce pressure) and allow inflammation to subside. However, once the brace comes off, the pain may return if the underlying issue is not addressed through a comprehensive treatment plan.
Back pain is a common condition, but its potential underlying causes are numerous, ranging from muscular issues to disc problems to nerve involvement. Thus, at Pain Care, our treatment recommendations are based on evaluation results, the source of your pain, and your response to other conservative therapies.
We tailor treatments to your specific needs, which may range from physical therapy to advanced injection-based treatments (VIA Disc NP) to minimally invasive procedures, such as the Minuteman procedure.
Back braces can be very effective when:
In these cases, a back brace serves as a supportive aid, providing relief and reducing discomfort while your body heals.
If you’re considering a back brace, our team can help you find the right type and make sure you’re using it safely and effectively.
We’ll also customize a treatment strategy tailored to your needs. Our mission is to relieve pain, restore mobility, and improve your overall quality of life.
Schedule a visit today by calling one of our six offices in Georgia.
