Thursday, 31 January 2019

Types of Back Belts - How To Choose Back Brace?

Lower back support belts differ in composition so that a variety of back pain conditions can be addressed ranging from mild muscle strain to post-operative healing. Back braces are made from different types of materials and hence differ in postural control and rigidity.
What are the factors to consider when purchasing a back support belt?
 
There are two important things you must consider when you buy a back support belt for any of your back disorder.
  1. Material. A good back support belt is made up of stiff fabric which is less stretching and provides you more stiff and good support.
  2. Comfort. A good back brace should not be tightly fit on your body so that it allows you a range of motion. Always consider comfort when you are offering a back brace to your spine. You must feel comfortable in a back brace.
Always consult your health care provider before buying a back brace for you so that he may advise you the best back brace according to your body because hard support is not required in all conditions.
A broad classification of back support belts
There are many types of belts which are available online, but broadly, back braces are divided into three categories, i.e., flexible, rigid and semi-rigid.
  • Flexible back braces for lower back pain
Flexible back braces are made up of soft materials such as canvas, cotton or elastic blends or neoprene which a type of flexible synthetic rubber. These back support belts include corsets, sacroiliac belts, and lumbar belts.
Flexible lumbar support belts come in many designs and sizes. It is also called as a corset brace, and it appears similar to a woman's corset and allows you a limited bending movement. It includes vertical plastic or metallic stays at the sides, back and front of the braces. That provides the movement restriction and stability to your spine and back muscles.
Sacroiliac and lumbar belts provided more restriction in motion and made without stays with a sturdier fabric.
Flexible corsets and belts reduce the lower back pain by
  • Exerting light pressure to your torso and help in adjusting posture and shift the weight of the vertebral column.
  • Provide some extra support to the spine to reduce pressure from the already injured or weakened muscles.
  • They moderately limit the range of motion and thus allow a bit twisting and bending motion.
Rigid and semi-rigid braces for lower back pain
Rigid braces are made up of sturdy layer cotton or canvas or any other material that wraps around the body. It includes rigid panels that wrap the front, back and sides of the torso. Some types include hard metallic or plastic bars that wrap the outer part of the body.
A semi-rigid back brace is what that contains elements of both types i.e., rigid and flexible braces. For example, a flexible lower back support belt consists of an additional padding or soft plastic inserts that provide extra stability and support.
Rigid and semi-rigid back braces reduce lower back pain by
  • Exerting pressure to the torso for holding of the vertebral column in a natural and healthy posture and shift weight from the vertebral column to the abdomen.
  • They provide remarkable support to reduce extra pressure from injured, degenerated or weakened spinal structures including nerve roots, joints, discs, and muscles.
  • They decrease the range of spinal movements significantly. They prevent most forward motion, backward tilting, and side to side swaying movements as well as the rotatory motion of the trunk.
  • They significantly reduce the micro movements at a segmental level and thus improves the chances of successful healing. They also reduce the irritating shocks of any jarring movement.
  • The decrease the tension in the back muscles by providing optimal warmth.
A rigid back brace may be assembled by joining the pre-made parts or may be custom-made. A health care provider measures and fits the back brace to make sure that is comfortable, effective and safe.
Top six back support belts which are available online
Following types of back, pain belts are easily available online and very good in quality.
1. Muller adjustable back brace
It is among one of the most flexible and durable belts available at market nowadays, and it provides a lot of comforts. It is made up of neoprene blend textiles which provides you with much comfort and easy breathing. It is also provided with some antimicrobial agents. Muller adjustable back brace has a double design, and it reduces the muscle spasm and back pain. This brace is provided with more strength using flexible steel and molded plastic components. It provided you an intensive and focussed back care.
2. Gauge lower back brace
These are uncomfortable and sturdy back braces especially hard braces which causes the immobilization of your lower back and decrease your movements. Soft type of braces in this variety dig into the hipbones or ribcage. The outer part of this back brace is provided with four vertical columns, 2 on each side. The brace is also provided with a stretchable soft material to make you feel comfortable for longer periods of time.
3. confirmed back brace
It provides you with an amazing back posture. It is adjustable and fit according to different person's body shapes and sizes. It is made up of comfortable soft material in such a way that you feel yourself relax in it within a few minutes. This type of back brace focusses on your lower back exclusively and keep it in the most appropriate position while you are sitting, working on your computer, walking or performing any hard physical activity.
4. AidBrace back brace
It has been made as a breathable device. It provides you with superior lumbar support. It is also useful for that person who is willing to correct their posture with the passage of time. It relieves your backache naturally. It is designed as unisex and works well both for males and females. It is also fitted with a six stability bars and back breathable mesh. It is available in all sizes and very easy and comfortable to use. It relieves pain from a herniated disc, sciatica, lower back area, and lumbar region.
5. Posturific brace posture support
 
It is on3 of the popular products from the manufacturers, and most of the physiotherapist recommend it. It is specifically made to correct the postural problems, and it improves the posture remarkably after wearing it for a fortnight thirty minutes per day. It holds the shoulders in the natural position that causes the straightening of the spine in a healthy position.
6. Amazing back brace belt
It is a twin functioning belt that provides the best support for sciatica. It is provided with seven self-heating acupuncture magnetic and provides you with deep muscle penetration. This back brace highly increases your blood circulation. It also decreases your waistline and also reduces menstrual pain and cramps. One can wear it under or over the clothes. It also relieves lower lumbar disc pain, sciatica, muscle pain, sacroiliac joint pain, and injuries.
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