How to choose orthopedic braces for the spine: the rules of wearing and selection

How to choose corset for the spine? Depending on the type of deviation, corsets can vary. And proper selection can be accomplished only by a specialist after a complete diagnosis. After all, there are corsets for the treatment of curvatures and has to maintain the posture.

What are the different corsets

Corsets are created to address specific problems of the spine:

• Corsets for scoliosis, compensating the load between the various parts of the back;
• Front braces for Kyphosis;
• Corsets for lordosis;
• Support braces for rehabilitation of muscles after surgery.

Only spine, orthopedist or physiotherapist has the right to choose this treatment. The definition of a corset will be determined by the severity of the disease, presence of related problems and the selected medical treatment. Orthopedic corsets are intended to perform certain functions. There are four basic types of products. They submitted:

1. Fixing that maintains the correct physiological position of the spine.
2. The discharge that reduce stress and minimize pain caused by muscle spasms.
3. Correction required to correct deformation of different degree.
4. Mixed – they can be used if necessary to resolve a number of reasons.

By appointment there are two types of corsets: curative and preventive. Medical appointed to adjust the spine. Preventive needed corsets to improve posture and prevent violations. The corset should be chosen considering the degree of its stiffness. Exist:

• Soft models allow to expand blood vessels and improve blood circulation. Indications to their appointment are hernias, radiculitis, neuralgia;
• Semi-rigid corsets help to prevent spasms and reduce muscle tension. They are warm and massage the back. So appointed for the purpose of prevention of disorders of the spine with intense power loads;
• Hard models are required for treatment. Their main characteristic is to maintain the spine in the location of the violation and to prevent aggravation of the process. These corsets are able to accelerate tissue repair. Assign the data model - the competence of the physician-rehabilitator;

If you find a corset you need, you should pay attention to the method of manufacturing the same. There are production models and are made under the individual order. Such products are more functional, because it meet all the anatomical requirements of the individual patient. To device benefit it is necessary to choose correctly. To determine the size is to measure your waist, hips, waist and chest.

Types of corsets for spine

The variety of corsets will save from acquired problems and get rid of the painful problem of choice. Because each product provides a treatment of a certain part of the spine.

For cervical require such treatment:

• In the presence of a discomfort in the neck;
• In the presence of degenerative disorders in articular cartilage;
• If you have a joint disease;
• In the injury of the neck;
• After undergoing surgery on the neck or near;
• With the inflammatory process;
• In disorders of muscle tone of the neck;
• In violation of the integrity tissues of the neck;
• After injuries of the skull.

Lumbosacral requires fixtures that will be placed on the lower back and above. They provide fixation of the waist, unloading the damaged area and protect the vertebrae from shifting. Their application is required when:

• In the lower back or sacral division is present hernia;
• There is surgery or injury.
• There is a disorder of muscle tone in the lower back;
• Neuralgia is present;
• Discovered listen – slippage of the upper vertebra with the lower;
• There is a strengthening of the sciatica;
• Need for prevention of injury of the back muscles in the process of enhanced loads.

Thoracolumbar spine treated with fixtures covering the chest and lower back. The correct corset of this kind can regulate the load on the spine and normalize muscle tone. Its use stimulates the return of the proper curves of the spine. These devices are submitted to rigid and semi-rigid models.

Their use is required when:

• The spinal curvature;
• Offsetvertebrae;
• There are hernia between vertebrae in the lower back or chest;
• Diagnosed compression fracture of the spine;
• An operation was performed;
• The injury has occurred;
• There is excessive mobility of the vertebrae.

Posture correctors allow to get rid of slouching and contribute to the return to the place of the curvature of the spine. They are used to establish posture and treatment of already formed disorders in children. The correctors used for:

• Combined deformities of the spine;
• Excessive bending of the thoracic;
• Incorrect posture;
• Wing blades;
• Weak shoulder girdle and chest.

How to wear corsets

Observance of rules of carrying will allow you to obtain the most effective results. The main recommendations are:

• To prevent the use of the product more than 8 hours. Unless it is recommended by the evidence;
• In a corset you can't sleep;
• The fixture should fit your size;
• Not worth tight to button. Too tight the product can harm the gastrointestinal tract;
• The corset should only be worn on clothing.

Often corsets for spine – an indispensable means of treatment, how to choose will tell the doctor. Specialist also needs to provide guidance on time of wearing it.

Because excessive use of the products has a negative impact on tissue and muscles. May be a weakening of the muscles and a reduction in their volume. Therefore, the length of stay in the corset should not be more than 8 hours.

Contraindications

Absolute contraindications for choosing this type of treatment are:

• Various skin disease;
• Hernia of the abdominal wall.

To an orthopedic device requires some preparation. Because the process of habituation may not be immediate. To corset became invisible part, which does not interfere with life, you need to pre-training. First, product are several hours a day. Each subsequent week requires adding hours to the already accumulated time. When the wearing time per day will reach 6 or 8 hours, then the hours need not be added.

Usually the corset is worn for at least three months. If the condition has improved, then perhaps discontinuation of treatment will take place earlier. When the decision about removal of devices made by the doctor, then starts the countdown. Now every week for one hour reduced the time of wearing it.

• See also: posture Corrector for children.

If the patient during the day was in the device for a long period of time (from 15 hours), you need to reduce the time accurately. Six months cut for two hours a month. After six months, the process can be accelerated. In such severe cases, the withdrawal is carried out during the year and requires regular medical supervision. After removing the corset, there comes the time of observation. This period should be accompanied by regular radiography. Usually, this period lasts about four years.