back brace
Lumbar stabilizing garment
A back brace is a supportive device worn around the torso to stabilize the spine, correct posture, or relieve pain.
Back braces range from soft elastic wraps to rigid medical devices prescribed after injury or surgery: The doctor recommended a back brace while the fracture heals.
Athletes and workers sometimes wear them preventively during heavy lifting.
Of the lower spine
- thoracicOf the chest region
- cervicalOf the neck
- spinalOf the backbone
- scoliosisLateral vertebral deviation
kyphosis · lordosis · herniated disc · vertebrae · sacroiliac · orthosis · orthopedist · spine specialist
Lower spine cushioning
- compressionForcing into smaller space
- stabilizationProcess of becoming steady
- strapsNarrow securing bands
- velcroFabric fastener using hooks
neoprene · elastic · stays · belt · wraparound · adjustable · breathable · lightweight
Correct relative positioning
- uprightVertical or morally sound
- straightenMake linear or orderly
- correctiveDesigned to remedy flaws
- slouchingPoor postural alignment
hunching · sitting · standing · ergonomics · workspace · desk · computer · reminder
Recovery from injury/addiction
- healingRestoration of health
- postoperativeAfter an operation
- convalescencePost-illness healing phase
- physiotherapyTreatment restoring bodily function
physical therapy · recuperation · injury · strain · sprain · fracture · surgery · rest
Enduring physical suffering
- acute painSevere, sudden discomfort
- muscle spasmInvoluntary tissue contraction
- inflammationProtective tissue response
- sciaticaLumbar nerve inflammation
nerve · ache · discomfort · tension · soothing · alleviating · management · flare-up
lumbar
Of the lower spine
scoliosis · kyphosis · lordosis · herniated disc · vertebrae · sacroiliac · orthosis · orthopedist · spine specialist · fitted
lumbar support
Lower spine cushioning
- compressionForcing into smaller space
- stabilizationProcess of becoming steady
- strapsNarrow securing bands
velcro · neoprene · elastic · stays · belt · wraparound · adjustable · breathable · lightweight · padded
alignment
Correct relative positioning
- uprightVertical or morally sound
- straightenMake linear or orderly
- correctiveDesigned to remedy flaws
slouching · hunching · sitting · standing · ergonomics · workspace · desk · computer · reminder · training
rehabilitation
Recovery from injury/addiction
- healingRestoration of health
- postoperativeAfter an operation
- convalescencePost-illness healing phase
physiotherapy · physical therapy · recuperation · injury · strain · sprain · fracture · surgery · rest · gradual
chronic pain
Enduring physical suffering
- acute painSevere, sudden discomfort
- muscle spasmInvoluntary tissue contraction
- inflammationProtective tissue response
sciatica · nerve · ache · discomfort · tension · soothing · alleviating · management · flare-up · tender
- braces and bracketssquare bracket, angle bracket, shelf bracket, wall bracket
- orthopedicsorthopedic surgeon, orthopedic surgery, bone fracture, joint replacement, hip replacement
- orthoticsorthosis, splint, insole, insoles, arch support
- safetysafety helmet, hazard, airbag, alert, occupational safety
- body aidsglasses, eyeglasses, contacts, contact lens, contact lenses
- medical aidswheelchair, walker, crutches, cane, hearing aid
back braceneck brace
Medical spine stabilizer
knee brace · ankle brace · wrist brace · leg brace · arm sling
back braceno support
cast · free movement · body cast · physical therapy · plaster cast
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