Lower Back Pain Support Brace

Neo Sports Lab is leading the way and making the best back support and back braces. Its industry leading product – AllyFlex Sports Lower Back Pain Support Brace – is the most effective back brace for lower back pain support, owing to its unique 3D lumbar pads that provide compression support to lower back from every desired angle. This brace has been widely used today by men and women who have suffered sub-acute or chronic lower back pain.

Benefits of Using a Lower Back Pain Support Brace

Lower back pain occurs in a revolving circle of inflammation and muscle spasm caused by an acute injury or a chronic condition that flares up.  When this happens, the spinal musculature contracts into involuntary spasm or voluntary contraction of the muscles to protect the injured or inflamed joint or soft tissue structure(s).  The muscles then go into “overdrive” mode with good intentions of protecting the spine. Thus the vicious circle of pain and spasm begins. There are numerous ways to break into that vicious circle: medication, physiotherapy (including ice, heat, modalities, stretching, strengthening, manual therapy etc.), and lastly, as an external stabilizer: a lower back support brace.

When using a lower back support brace, it allows the core muscles that are supporting the spine to relax and not be in “overdrive protection mode” all the time, and thus reduce or relieve the lower back pain.

A typical lower back pain support brace is made from materials with some level of elasticity, such as neoprene, and most have one or two compression straps that pull the back brace snugly around you. When the straps are pulled, a compression is created to the core musculature resulting in an overall decrease in volume of the intra-abdominal soft tissue. It is this decrease in volume of soft tissue that acts as a STABILIZER directly surrounding the spine.

The other important advantage that a lower back pain support brace provides is PROPRIOCEPTION.  By definition from Dictionary.com, proprioception is: The unconscious perception of movement and spatial orientation arising from stimuli within the body itself. In humans, these stimuli are detected by nerves within the body itself, as well as by the semicircular canals of the inner ear. The lumbar support back brace provides external proprioception to the person wearing the brace allowing them to move, sit, and maintain a better posture while recovering from their injury. So this gives another reason to use a back brace with lumbar support – improve posture.

Mechanisms of Lower Back Pain Support Brace

According to Spine Health, the basic mechanisms of the back brace for back pain relief includes:

• Provide additional spinal support. A back brace, especially the back brace with lumbar support can add stability when the low back is unstable due to injured or weakened spinal structures. By holding the torso in a safe, supportive posture, a back brace can help provide a healthy healing environment for the current injury and prevent additional injuries.
• Reduce pressure on the spinal structures. A lower back support brace can help unload some of the weight normally placed on the lower back, in the process reducing pressure on the spine’s joints, discs, and muscles. By reducing spinal pressure, a back brace can lessen painful muscle tension that is a common protective reaction following an injury.
• Reduce range of motion during healing. A lumbar support back brace is used to prevent or restrict painful movements, such as twisting the spine or bending forward, backward, or to the side. Limiting painful movements and postures can also help improve awareness of the body’s positioning (proprioception), which allows the wearer to consciously adjust posture for improved back health.
• Reduce micro-motion between vertebral segments. Lower back pain support braces also limit excess micro-movements at a particular spinal segment or vertebral fracture, thereby limiting pain from muscle tension and irritated joints or nerve roots.

How to Choose a Back Support Brace for Lower Back Pain?

How to Use and Wear a Lower Back Pain Support Brace?

It is important to wear a back brace according to the instructions provided with the brace and/or advised by the prescribing doctor. Many braces are fitted specially for the patient’s needs and body, and if worn incorrectly can cause further injury and worsened pain.

A typical lower back pain support brace has a soft layer and can be worn directly against bare skin. But wearing a shirt under the brace is usually needed to minimize skin irritation.

General steps in putting on a lower back pain support brace:

• Wrap the brace around the back with the wings against either side of the torso
• Connect the two ends across the abdomen
• Make sure the lumbar support pads (if any) are correctly placed (snugged) against spine
• Make more precise adjustments to the tightness and pressure in the brace
• Pull strap tabs on either side of the brace to add more compression

Most back braces are not designed to be machine washed or dried—it is generally advised to hand wash the brace using water and a mild soap. Any additional padding or panels should be removed first and washed separately. A brace should be laid flat or hung to dry. Make sure the brace is rinsed thoroughly and dried completely before wearing.

Lower Back Support Braces by Neo Sports Lab