The modern pace of life, sedentary work and low physical activity negatively affect the health of the back. In this case, doctors recommend a posture brace is a medical product for spine straightening and correcting crooked and pathologies of the back, such as overvoltage of a ladder and the chest muscles, weakness of the muscles of the cervical. It can be worn every day several times a day. It is not very massive and it is convenient to take with you to work in the office. Constantly use it is not recommended to avoid muscle atrophy and the effect of habituation.
What is corset for posture
In an adjuvant in the treatment of various pathologies doctors prescribe wearing a corset to correct posture, which ensures the maintenance of correct posture and corrects distortion. This corset to correct stooped posture is a breast bandage, consisting of the shoulder part of the different densities of the material varies and depends on destination. For example, ribs models for the prevention of scoliosis more than mild, and for the correction of serious pathologies using metal ribs to the pressure was stronger.
What is needed
Medical partially rigid corrector back support is designed to correct various spinal deformities. Doctors recommend if you have any curvature (lordosis, kyphosis), pain in back and cervical spine, severe fatigue, muscle and clip the nerve endings between the vertebrae. The brace for the back can still be used as a deterrent if there is risk of back problems. For example, a sedentary lifestyle, work in office facilities, the weakness of the dorsal muscles, to the treatment of scoliosis of various degrees.
In addition to the above testimony, this accessory can be used for convenience while working at the computer. It can be worn several times a day (5-6 times a day), it's relaxing, toning effect and helps to relieve discomfort during prolonged sitting at a computer. The back brace will be useful for both children and adults. Often the product is intended to students because they are at risk of diseases of the spine.
The pros and cons
Each specific type of corsets has its advantages and disadvantages. The main disadvantages of such bandages:
- uncomfortable to wear;
- noticeable under thin clothing;
- worn only a t-shirt or t-shirt over his naked body, he will press the ribs;
- has a local effect and does not affect large areas of the back;
- the low level of efficiency in advanced pathological conditions.
The benefits of this accessory a lot more. I should start by saying that this is a great way to prevent disease and improve the condition of the spine, if already present anxiety symptoms. From the pros can note the following:
- relaxation of the muscles of all parts of the back;
- effective treatment distortion due to the proper fixation of the spine;
- the lack of discomfort during long sitting at the computer;
- allows you to maintain good posture.
Types
The corsets for back are of two types: curative and preventive. Treatment designed to solve specific problems, such as contortion, posture, hyper-kyphosis, lordosis, kyphoscoliosis, muscle weakness of spine. This accessory podiatrist may prescribe independently or in combination with drug therapy. His self-prescribed for minor curvatures of the spine and posture. In other cases it is a subsidiary component of therapy.
A preventive brace for posture will help to prevent disease progression and helps to improve the condition. The doctor prescribes a bandage after an orthopedic examination, which revealed certain problems. With repeated wear occurs, the rectification is not strong curvature of bearing, correction of the shoulder level, relaxation of the back muscles, even a bandage put in place the vertebrae and prevents discomfort during long sedentary work. Preventive measures implemented for children, because when the spine is not yet formed, to fix pathology easier.
Adult
Patients older than 18 years, the corset may not always help, because it is already the 22-25 years old human skeleton is fully formed, so the scoliosis treatment mostly is complex. There are many different types, which are aimed at resolving certain problems. Adults appoint more long wearing than children. In order to achieve effective results, you should wear the brace regularly. To find orthopedic back brace should be on the basis of diagnosis and age of the patient. Suggesting it can only the doctor.
ChildrenFor those patients who are under 18 years of age, there is a wide selection of children's orthopedic corsets for the back. They are the most comfortable for the spine and do not cause discomfort due to the elastic straps from a soft delicate material. Most often therapy of such devices has a positive effect on the dynamics of the correction of pathologies of the back and straighten the spine a child can be much easier than in an adult.
Elastic waist belt is recommended for children from 5 to 18 years for the prevention and treatment of diseases of the musculoskeletal system, injuries, fractures of the back and the formation of correct posture. This arrangement corrects the pathological condition, aligns the spine and relieves stress on bones and joints. In addition, the brace gives the muscle tone, relieves tension and fatigue.
Types
Corsets for the correction of the back are divided into several types: elastic, magnets, lumbar, hard, comprehensive, and lumbosacral. Elastic corset is a brace of stretch fabric that compresses tightly across the bottom, and the top is an aluminum insert, which correctly captures the spine. Corset-inclinator has a large plate with shoulder straps from the metal ribs, aimed at the alignment of the spine in the thoracic and appointed in serious spinal disorders.
Put it on the type of backpack, most doctors prescribe it for rehabilitation therapy, but not for everyday wear for the purpose of prevention. Lumbosacral corsets are assigned to people with spinal cord injuries and those who suffer from back pain. It is better to choose semi-rigid proofreaders, who put on the middle and lower back. It works by distributing the load on the muscles and the vertebrae, keep the correct posture. The magnetic effect of the corrector in the creation of electromagnetic waves, which act on areas of the back.
Contraindications
As with any therapeutic agent that affects blood circulation, the load of the spine and its position corsets have some contraindications. They are not suitable for such groups of patients who have:
- an allergic reaction to the material of the corset;
- diseases of the lung and cardiovascular system (before you need to consult a cardiologist or physician of the respiratory system);
- wounds, cuts, pathology dermatological nature of the skin in contact with a corset;
- children up to age 4 years.
How to wear a corset for posture
The main rule, which should be observed not to wear a corset permanently. This can lead to atrophy of the muscles that support posture. The duration and the frequency of use of brace prescribed by your doctor, considering diagnosis, individual characteristics of the patient and the background of chronic disease. The standard duration of the operation of the corset for 30 minutes up to 5 times a day. This time is enough for the brain perceived the correct motor stereotype.
How to choose
To make the right choice when buying a medical corset for back correction, it is necessary to determine the nature of symptoms and an accurate diagnosis. For advanced cases the physician must choose a posture corrector appropriate level and price range, because of serious pathology require intense impact on the spine. Prophylactically bandage choose what's easier – as long as it affects the right areas of the back.
In addition to diagnosis, it is important to determine the location of the curvature. Corsets put on those areas that need the support and rigid fixation of the correct form of the spine. For example, if the curvature is in the upper part, fit a rigid model that will cover the chest and cervical spine. If the problem is in the lumbar region, it is necessary to choose products that are aimed at correcting lumbar support and correct posture.
Corset for posture with their hands
A quality hard models of corsets for back have a high price but not to spend a lot of money, you can do it yourself. This would require an elastic bandage (width 8-10 cm, length: 6-7 meters). How to make:
- to determine the middle of the bandage (attach it to the spine of the blades);
- one of the ends of the bandage should go over the shoulder and the other on the opposite side in the underarm;
- both ends are surrounded by shoulders, the stomach and pass through armpit;
- the bandages connect on your stomach or back.
Such home-made slimming corset can be done for preventive purposes, relieve discomfort during prolonged sitting at a computer. However, it is not necessary to use such a design in advanced disease, because effective result it will give, better to give preference to the purchase of a quality product. Homemade lumbar support can only improve posture or to keep back muscles in good shape, properly distributing the load.