Spinal Orthosis
Spinal Orthosis, Orthotics or Spinal Bracing, which include both neck and back braces, is a common spinal treatment used to support and stabilize areas of the body from the lower back up to upper cervical spine.
Spine braces may be used post-surgically to promote and help proper and safe healing, to treat a chronic disease or spinal condition (i.e arthritis) or to treat an injury, such as whiplash.
For a preferred specialist in Boca Raton on spinal bracing, call 561-549-9090.
Back Braces
Orthopedic back braces range from off-the-shelf soft support to custom-made complex braces. Back braces are often prescribed to:
- Immobilize the spine – the use of a back brace to immobilize the spine helps fractures to heal, provides overall support to the body, promotes faster healing after a surgery, and prevents the progression of spinal diseases and deformities.
- Support weakened areas of the spine – When bracing needs to provide maximum stability and support to the spinal column, spinal braces have rigid components assuming the role of damaged bones and ligaments.
- Realign the spine – Bracing is the only non-surgical treatment option to slow the progression of scoliosis and osteoarthritis of the spine. Incorrect spine alignment can lead to pain, weakness or even paralysis when it compromises the spinal cord and nerve roots.
Neck Braces
A neck brace or “cervical collar” is widely used to treat injuries such as whiplash, provide support for degenerative diseases that weaken the cervical spine, or to stabilize the neck after a surgical procedure. Cervical collars are either soft, for treatment of minor neck strains, or rigid, for support from under the jaw down to the chest.