Types of Back Braces
Corset Braces
Corset braces are held up with straps that go over the shoulder. From the front, the corset usually covers the area from the sternum down to the pelvic area. From the back, it covers from the shoulder down to below the buttocks.
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Rigid Braces
Rigid braces may be used to treat low back pain. They are also commonly prescribed to stabilize your lumbar spine after surgery. There are many types of spinal braces (which your doctor may call orthotics or orthoses), and this article will describe rigid braces.
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