Corset of osteochondrosis of the lumbar, thoracic, cervical

Wearing a corset of osteochondrosis less common than in the treatment of scoliosis. But when chondrosis affected the lumbar, the appointment of a corset becomes relevant, as it solves the problem of load on the lower back. All kinds supportive and warming bandages include the treatment of osteoarthritis, together with medications, massage, exercise therapy, physiotherapy.

How useful wearing a corset?

The product is recommended to wear if the reduced muscle tone or nearby tissues are subjected to degeneration, and the affected joints of the spine are weakened. Thanks to a special stretchy design, the corset fixes the muscles, reducing the load but not restrict movement. In addition, the corset performs many useful functions:

• Reduction of pain (shooting, sharp, aching, stabbing pain);
• The removal of load from the spine;
• Protection of the intervertebral discs from the offset;
• Acceleration of regeneration of the affected area;
• The decrease in the numbness of hands (feet);
• Withdrawal dizziness;
• Acceleration of rehabilitative period after surgery;
• The formation of correct posture in scoliosis;
• Prevention of low back pain.

It is not recommended to wear the bandage for the back people with chronic diseases of internal organs (kidney, heart, liver, etc.). You should not use the corset to the spine osteochondrosis, if there is intolerance to the materials of the product.

Products

Doctors there are several varieties of corset treatment for degenerative disc disease. This is the corset for breast, cervical, lumbar and whole spine.

• To restore the posture just! Magnetic posture corrector Posture Support

Thoracic

Orthopedic product, which looks like a vest made out of a stretchy material. Clasp is a little below the chest of the patient. This corset securely fixes the position of the thoracic using a metal or plastic splint inside.

For lumbar

Corset of osteochondrosis of the lumbar has the form of a wide belt which are metal or plastic inserts. Made of neoprene or tape bandage. If the degenerative disc disease progresses in the chest area, and lower back, the best option would be a lumbar corset, made of nylon mesh.

• Also of interest: belt lumbar osteochondrosis.

For cervical

Cervical collar the hardest of all types of corsets. Looks like a collar of foam may be inflatable. Performs the function of support of the cervical vertebrae, and prevents vertebral artery syndrome.

For the spine

The second name of this brace – posture corrector. It covers the entire area of the back, with straps. To move in that brace for the back is not very convenient, but being in a static posture for a long time quite comfortably.

How to choose a corset?

To select a brace of the patient is measured at several points: the scope of the waist, chest, measure its growth, etc., the Degree of fixation depends on the weight of the person and his individual physiological characteristics. For fixing corsets are divided into degrees:

• Easy. It is soft orthopaedic goods without hard edges. Used to reduce back strain when standing and sitting.
• Average. This category includes corsets with average rigidity, is equipped with ribs.
• Hard. This is the hard kind of orthopedic products. They are inelastic and fix the spine in the desired direction.

• See also: posture Corrector for children.

Recommendations for wearing

Ensure that the product is effective and beneficial to the spine you need not only the right to choose, but also the right to carry and wear:

• Orthopedic product can be worn only after consulting a doctor for the doctor prescribed time. Wearing it constantly will lead to the opposite result: to weaken the muscles and will contribute to the deformationspinal column;
• Didn't sleep in it at night;
• The maximum duration of wearing: 6 hours per day;
• If the patient is associated with a weight, then wear the corset only during the breaks;
• Due to the increased blood supply, orthopedic product warms, raising the temperature of the skin. After its removal needs to be protected from drafts, not to go from a warm room into the cold;
• When buying the product is the wrong size it is forbidden to wear it, need urgent replacement;
• If the corset "rides" the body, its further delay;
• The first session of the wear should not exceed 15 minutes. Gradually, the wearing time is increased;
• The duration of treatment by the corset varies from one month to three;
• Wear should clothing, avoiding contact with the skin and rubbing up against her.

Scheme wearing

How long to wear orthopedic corsets osteochondrosis the doctor will decide on the basis of the disease and the health status of the person. First fitting done with a specialist, he will show you how to properly put on and tighten the product. If during the fitting of the corset began throbbing in the affected Department, acute pain, dizzy – corset shoot and adjust.

The first sessions wearing recommended no more than 15 minutes, gradually leading to a half-hour procedures:

• The first 7-14 days put it on for 15 minutes;
• The next two weeks for 45 minutes;
• At the fifth-sixth week wearing a corset will be 75 minutes a day.

Schedule the wearing articles each patient signs individually. Optimal wearing time: 4 hours (in severe cases up to 6 hours) per day.

The stabilization of the affected spine wearing time decreases. The patient ceases to use the corset when the situation normalizes. In the future this treatment can be used as a preventative measure in osteochondrosis.