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(also known as Orthopedic Brace, Back Brace, Orthotic)
An orthopedic brace (also orthosis or orthotic) is a device used to immobilise a joint or body segment, restrict movement in a given direction, assist movement, reduce weight-bearing forces, or correct the shape of the body. more at Wikipedia

Treatment Success Rate

Top 5 Communities
Condition Members Success
Scoliosis
231
68%
Cerebral Palsy
7
100%
Back Pain
3
100%
Chronic Pain
4
100%
Accidents
4
100%
Overall, 71% (268 Members) find Brace helpful
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Brace Reviews

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Working / Worked
it kinda works
Working / Worked
This is the most awful invention... I would have to think that the smartest people in the world could come up with something better than this
Working / Worked
I wore it until I stopped growing and my curve went from 37 to 33 degrees.
Working / Worked
That helps, but doesn't solve the problem.
Working / Worked
I was the study for the Modified Boston Backbrace at the University of Illinois. in Chicago. I have meet one person that wore this brace. I told her, I was the study for that and am glad it helped her! I remember having all these handsome doctors standing around me!
Somewhat Helpful
it worked for some time but soon stoped soon after I had to have surgery
Somewhat Helpful
I can't say for sure whether or not the bracing helped as a kid, but I'm still progressing about a degree a year as an adult.
Somewhat Helpful
I wore a brace from age 13-15 at night. I stopped wearing it when I stopped growing. It was not very helpful - my curve still got worse and I am still in a lot of pain. I have recently herniated a disc in my lower back - I also have terrible leg and back pain throughout the day. I am trying to work on getting better but sometimes feel like turning to surgery.
Somewhat Helpful
I used one at night for three years, and although it was helpful at the time, in the end it didn't work at all.
Somewhat Helpful
The back braces did nothing to stop the curve of my spine, it still increased until i turned 19.
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Discussions

  1. Discussion: Back brace
    I have to agree with se. I have never used a brace, but I feel really old some days. My husband uses a back brace and he says it really helps him. Goo... [More]
  2. Discussion: Back brace
    I have to tell yall this funny lol. I broke my ribs nov of 06. I wore a rib belt to help support that area. Which of course is a living nightmare bec ... [More]
  3. Discussion: Back brace
    I'm getting fitted for a back brace next week. It has a hot/cold pack inside it so I am happy about that. Other than that it feels like I'm getting ol... [More]
  4. Discussion: Back brace
    I'm getting fitted for a back brace next week. It has a hot/cold pack inside it so I am happy about that. Other than that it feels like I'm getting ol... [More]
  5. Discussion: Back brace
    I'm getting fitted for a back brace next week. It has a hot/cold pack inside it so I am happy about that. Other than that it feels like I'm getting ol... [More]

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