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Back pain

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Is There Evidence That Braces Can Prevent Back Pain?

Research into how a brace may help to physically stabilise the spine is poor. If we continue to wear such braces or supports, it's actually been shown to prolong or worsen pain. What we end up doing is not working or moving said pain-ful area and that will actually worsen over time. Perhaps better may have been some advice over reducing some movement over a short period of time to avoid aggravation. Then engaging and gradually building some resilience back through the spine.

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