How long should you wear a back brace for lower back pain

A prescription back brace should come with instructions on use and maintenance from the doctor, the brace manufacturer, or both. These instructions may include information on fitting the brace, putting on and taking off the brace, and cleaning and taking care of the brace.

It is important to wear a back brace according to the instructions provided with the brace and/or advised by the prescribing doctor.

Many braces are fitted specially for the patient’s needs and body, and if worn incorrectly can cause further injury and worsened pain.

Most braces are put on by following a few general steps:

1. Wrap the brace around the back with the wings against either side of the torso.Reaching to wrap the brace behind the body can be difficult with a painful back, and enlisting help from a partner or friend may be advisable.
2. Make more precise adjustments to the tightness and pressure in the brace; typically, small adjustments are made using two pull tabs on either side of the brace
3. Connect the two ends across the abdomen

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