im needing a real good back brace or something good for my lower back, like a massager?
ive got a bulding disk in my lower 4 and 5 vertebrae.
any help is really appreciated!
2007-12-30 23:16:06 · 2 answers · asked by michael b 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management
believe it or not a truck stop!! ain't kidding i was a trucker b4 my injury and those mega-marts got every thing. hard pressed to find trucker w/out bad back so they were good sellers.to bad abt. the back i got 5 bust vertabrae and constant pain only vodka w/beer chaser gives any relief these days.wish ya luck and a good physio doc.
2007-12-30 23:23:22 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Back Braces are not recommended for any back problem. Reason being they stop the muscles from working and so the muscles atrophy, waste away. I was given a corset brace, told to wear it for a few hours each day and no longer than three hours, just while I did heavy chores like mowing the lawn, shopping. Under no circumstances was I allowed to wear it while sleeping. The corset was given to me by a PT, so I suggest you see a PT as they come in various sizes and various designs. Mine wrapped around the lower back, has metal supports and then I had another attachment that I could pull tight, for extra support. Glad to say I no longer need it. Still have the Disc problem, but do not use the corset. Good Luck
2007-12-31 08:07:27 · answer #2 · answered by gillianprowe 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋