The Best Back Brace for Women

Back injuries are painful and can take a toll on your well-being. Women, in particular, can have a difficult time finding a back brace because of their physique. We have created this guide to help all women find the best back brace for their body and to get them onto the road of recovery fast!

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How Can a Women Benefit from Wearing a Back Brace?

There are many benefits of wearing a back brace for women. If you experience back pain from an sports or overuse injury using a back brace can really make a difference when used properly. Some benefits include…

Adequate Support and Stabilization

The main goal of any of the best back braces for women is to stabilize the lower back by compressing the spine and abdomen. This offloads pressure on the lower back and redistributes the pressure to other areas of the body. Women who have had back surgery will need a back brace that has vertical stays which will increase the stabilization of the brace.

Pain Relief

Back braces can help reduce back pain during movements, like going from sitting to standing or bending over. The brace limits movement which allows the body to heal from the injury.

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Strain and Injury Prevention

If you have a job that requires heavy lifting a back brace will help reduce back strain. The brace limits the motion of your back which in turn encourages correct posture when lifting heavy items.

What are the Risks of Using a Back Brace?

In some cases wearing a back brace may not be the solution and often times back braces are used improperly, so it’s important to understand the possible downsides to wearing a back brace.

• Muscle Atrophy

  Some people believe that if you wear a back brace for too long that your back muscles can waste away and become smaller. The theory that the brace allows your muscles to do less work, therefore decrease in size is most likely just that, a theory. There is little evidence to support this idea but plenty of anecdotal stories.

Other Helpful Ways to Manage Back Pain

• Stretching

  Tight muscles throughout the body can affect your back. Stretching can loosen those muscles and relax your back. We recommend working with a physical therapist or talking to your doctor about which specific stretches will work best your back pain.

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• Medication

  Using over the counter medications such as ibuprofen and acetaminophen can temporarily relieve back pain. Ibuprofen reduces inflammation which will help your sore back muscles. Your doctor may have other medications that he or she recommends for your back pain as well.

• Alternative Therapies

  These are other therapies that can get you back on your feet and feeling better faster.

  Chiropractor

  A chiropractor uses manual spinal manipulation or alternative treatments to reduce back pain. The theory behind their practice is that if the body is in proper alignment then the body will be able to heal itself without the use of medication or surgery.

  Acupuncture

  Acupuncture started in China over 2,000 years ago. The therapy uses small needles inserted in specific points in the body. The points are connected allowing the flow of Qi through the body. Acupuncture improves any imbalances in the Qi and reduces pain and improves overall health.

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Weighing All the Factors

At the end of the day, comfort, stability, and lumbar compression are the features to look for in the best back brace for women. Vive’s lower back brace offers all these features and adds in vertical stays and dual adjustable fasteners. Our other two top braces, Mueller’s lumbar support back brace and NeoTech Care’s back brace with suspenders are great options with their own unique features. With all these options we know you will find the perfect one for you!