Poulin Chiropractic of Herndon and Ashburn Finds Back Belts Helpful While Patients Heal
“Should I wear a back support when I have back pain?” That’s a common question Poulin Chiropractic of Herndon and Ashburn hears from Ashburn and Herndon chiropractic patients and others in Ashburn and Herndon who suffer with back pain and/or leg pain. Wearing Ashburn and Herndon back supports has been deliberated in the medical literature, and opinion fluctuates even from doctor to doctor. The recent information on using back supports suggests that it is worthwhile and beneficial to wear one for many when they experience back pain. Poulin Chiropractic of Herndon and Ashburn works with each individual Ashburn and Herndon 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
Poulin Chiropractic of Herndon and Ashburn has heard the worry that back supports may weaken muscles. However, current research alludes that using a back brace does not 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
Poulin Chiropractic of Herndon and Ashburn promotes activity while healing mixed with rest as necessary. Long past are the days of passive lying around for most Ashburn and Herndon back pain patients to heal which is why Poulin Chiropractic of Herndon and Ashburn suggests gentle, tolerable activity to patients even though they may be worried about moving and evoking pain. That’s where back belts come into play. 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 3 months aided 79% of patients with chronic low back pain experience 30% less pain. (5) A soft lumbosacral support is more successful than a rigid one for posture control and pain control. (6) Poulin Chiropractic of Herndon and Ashburn likes support belts that are comfortable and supportive.
BACK BRACES HELP STENOSIS PAIN
Poulin Chiropractic of Herndon and Ashburn takes care of many Ashburn and Herndon stenosis patients every day! Spinal stenosis brings on back pain and sometimes other problems 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 finds that 30% improvement makes an intervention worthwhile to use. (8) Back braces may be helpers for Ashburn and Herndon back pain patients!
CONTACT Poulin Chiropractic of Herndon and Ashburn
Schedule a Ashburn and Herndon chiropractic appointment at Poulin Chiropractic of Herndon and Ashburn today. Together, Poulin Chiropractic of Herndon and Ashburn and you will discover the answer to the question of whether a back support is suitable for you while healing from Ashburn and Herndon back pain.
