Any suggestion for a brace for lower back pain?

Posted by Berk @gba, Mar 27 2:41pm

Just making bed I need to sit down before going to other making other side. Washing dishes and kitchen chores is very painful. Please offer suggestions. Thank You.

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26sabrina | @26sabrina | Apr 4 11:04am

Agree with Dmiles,BERK and Leigh. I wore a custom brace for a few days after a major spinal surgery. The surgeon told me to work on my core and leg strength. He didn't want me to wear the brace after the the spinal fusions were stable.

marye2 | @marye2 | Apr 4 11:06pm

Usually I do the yoga cat/cow/child/cobra moves plus the piriformis syndrome moves I learned in PT. Dr Jo on you tube is very similar to PT. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4UoITjubrgE However, first, you should get images of your back and then a referral to a PT with osteopathic/hypermobility expertise. The lower back issues included (for me) tight hamstrings, tight hip flexors and also tightness of that large nerve that runs from your tush cheeks down your leg. I do find the stretches, cold pack/microwaveable heat, and topical things like biofreeze, 4% lidocaine patches and quality CBD ointment on the main area of the pain helps along the way. At the sink I stand with my legs at shoulder width and try to make sure I am tucking in my tummy and standing straight. As we age, all of these things need periodic maintenance to keep up your strength. Splints will not be the whole story.

Berk | @gba | Apr 5 2:54pm

Thank You Mary,
I will look at Dr Jo!

christine5 | @christine5 | Apr 7 6:23am

Try an SI JOINT BRACE.

It's to keep everything together so it doesn't burn so much.

God bless

dmiles0507 | @dmiles0507 | Apr 7 2:35pm

In reply to @gba "Hey D, Great reply. I agree with you and will get with the exercises. Thanks!" + (show)

Thank you

mikaylar | @mikaylar | Apr 8 8:50am

In reply to @dmiles0507 "Thank you" + (show)

I just use one with velcro and pull it tight. Seems to do the job.

sisyphus | @sisyphus | Apr 8 10:49pm

While a brace may be the solution for some, for me occasional back pain is a reminder that my trunk muscles are not getting enough workout. So far (80 y.o. ) it has spared me any pain by just introducing a total ten min tricks like planks an bridge and leg lifts i all possible variations. Be your Own Therapist! This is what Mayo site has to suggest, "poor posture and lack of regular exercise. Being overweight may increase the risk of back strains and sprains." https://www.mayoclinic.org/symptoms/back-pain/basics/causes/sym-20050878

Frankly braces make the body More dependent on meds and devices. Let it be the the very LAST resort is my mantra.

jenatsky | @jenatsky | Apr 12 12:33pm

Braces aren’t typically prescribed unless post surgical procedure and in circumstances, but routinely for achy backs its movement you need. Just my 2 cents from over 30 years of suffering with chronic back pain. Better still see a physical therapist for an evaluation and they can tell you what’s wrong. Potential even without first having xrays.