Our backs are not always a body part we are conscious or appreciative of and sometimes we injure them working, at home or playing sports. These injuries are marked by pain at the site, most commonly the lower back, and is usually the result of sprains and strains from over-use, misuse or poor posture, herniated disks and fractured vertebrae. Your back is made up of your spine, tissue and muscle from your neck all the way to your tail bone and pelvis, so there are many treatment options available, specific to your condition and pain's location.
Prevention is always going to be the best treatment, whether you prevent an injury from ever occurring or prevent yourself from worsening an existing injury. Plenty of rest, fluid intake and ice may speed healing by reducing inflammation (which in part, causes the pain) and keep you comfortable.
Before you take treatment to the next level considering the use of medication, rehabilitation exercises or surgery, peace of mind can be offered by the use of a brace specific to your condition and the results you are looking for. Back braces come in all shapes, materials, colors, sizes and functions so before you write them off thinking you aren't going to be caught dead wearing one, know that there are many designs that are easy to conceal.
Lumbar supports
A wrap-around and velcro type device that keeps your lower abdomen and back held tightly as you go about your day. These are commonly used among labor professionals to prevent injury and are also as commonly kept in households for times of need just like an ace wrap or heating pad would be. The use of the wrap keeps it's user conscious of their posture and form during use to prevent further injury and it also works to keep your trunk warm and properly circulating blood, oxygen and nutrients for optimal healing.
Posture correcting braces
Made of straps that are strategically placed around the upper back and around the arms and designed with tension to pull the shoulders back and encourage it's user to stand tall and straight. With forward rolling shoulders being a 21st century issue due to our changing posture to accommodate our electronic devices, this is an effective and inexpensive approach to healing that shoulder and neck pain, headaches and more.
There are every kind of back support you can imagine, lumbar support and posture correcting straps combined in one device included. There are also supports made specifically for post surgery and during pregnancy. Check out the selection available online and consult your physician if you have any questions regarding the use of a product.