“Would
a back belt help me?” That’s a common question Arctic Chiropractic, Sitka hears from Sitka
chiropractic patients and others in
Sitka who suffer with back pain and/or leg
pain. Wearing Sitka back supports has been controversial
in the medical literature, and opinion fluctuates even from
healthcare provider to healthcare
provider. The current information
on using back supports suggests that it is worthwhile and beneficial to wear
one for many when they experience
back pain. Arctic Chiropractic, Sitka works with each individual
Sitka back pain sufferer to reveal the answer
to the back support question as it pertains to his/her
particular situation.
BACK BRACES AND MUSCLE TONE
Arctic Chiropractic, Sitka has heard the concern that
back supports may weaken muscles. However, current research indicates
that using a back brace doesn’t conclusively
cause muscle weakness. (1) Elastic lumbar belts increased muscle
strengthening, flexibility of lower extremities, flexion, and activities of
daily living as well as decreased pain for low back pain
patients. (2)
BACK SUPPORTS AND CONFIDENCE IN DAILY ACTIVITY
Arctic Chiropractic, Sitka promotes activity while
healing along with rest as needed. Long gone
are the days of passive lying around for most Sitka back
pain patients to recover which is why Arctic Chiropractic, Sitka recommends
gentle, tolerable activity to patients even though they may be concerned
about moving and evoking pain. That is where back
belts become useful. Wearing a lumbar belt improves
the functional status, pain level and pain medication use. (3) Back braces decreased
pain and fear of pain in back pain patients. (4) Wearing a rigid back brace for three
months aided 79% of patients with chronic low back pain experience
30% reduction in pain. (5) A soft lumbosacral support is more effective
than a rigid one for posture control and pain control. (6) Arctic Chiropractic, Sitka likes support belts that are comfortable and supportive.
BACK BRACES HELP STENOSIS PAIN
Arctic Chiropractic, Sitka treats many
Sitka stenosis patients every day! Spinal stenosis provokes back pain and occasionally other issues
for which a back support is beneficial. Having spinal stenosis
patients with intermittent claudication wear a low back brace showed
reduced lordosis (spine curvature) and meaningful improvement
in walking distance of at least 30% improvement in 82% of the patients. (7) 30%
is a respectable clinical outcome! Medicine says that 30%
improvement makes an intervention worthwhile to use. (8) Back
braces may be helpers for Sitka back pain patients!
CONTACT Arctic Chiropractic, Sitka
Schedule a Sitka chiropractic appointment at
Arctic Chiropractic, Sitka today. Together, Arctic Chiropractic, Sitka and you will answer the question of whether a back support is appropriate
for you while healing from Sitka back pain.