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Back brace

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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 old before my time. Does anyone else have one? Please tell me if you like them or not! Thanks!
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I had one years ago. They may want you to have it just to strengthen your back then to wean yourself off of it weeks or months later. After I didn't need it all the time, I started to use my back brace only when it knew I needed the extra support. It will come with the band + the removable hard support that is fitted to you and is placed inside the band. This is so you can wash the outside part with velcro on it. Yours may have the additional features that have ice-packs.

If for some reason they do not have your size and say, well, we will use this one instead. Don't go for it, come back, have them special order one and wait. It will be worth it. Mine fit but was the size smaller and "made due" with it and regretted it the entire time.
SarkyCow
SarkyCow
Hey there - i dont have a back brace - but i have one for my hips (that covers my lower back too) so dont feel like you are old before your time - im only 21!

I really like mine, its really uncomfortable at first trying to get used to it - and it feels like it is causing you more pain than without it. But after that i felt like it was starting to help move my hip back to the correct place & help to strengthen my lower back & hip too. My PT is happy with the progress i am making.

I hope the one you are getting helps to ease your pain :)

xxooxx
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