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Spinal braces (spinal orthotics) come in many forms. Cervical collars that people often wear after a whiplash injury are a type of spinal brace, as are back braces used to correct spinal deformity. As a treatment option for a spinal condition, spinal bracing has two main goals: to control pain and to stabilize the spine.

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Neck Braces: A Type of Spinal Brace

If you need cervical spine surgery, or if you've injured your neck, you may need to wear a neck brace. Neck braces are among the most common of all spinal braces (which your doctor may call orthoses or orthotics). Learn more about them here.

Why Do I Have to Wear a Brace?

Bracing may be prescribed to help prevent scoliosis - an abnormal curvature of the spine - from progressing.

Corsets: A Type of Spinal Brace

There are many types of spinal braces (which are also known as orthotics). This article focuses on corsets, which are used for low back pain caused by degenerative disc disease, injury, or spinal deformity. Learn more about this spinal brace here.

Trochanteric Belts: A Type of Spinal Brace

A trochanteric belt, like a sacroiliac belt, is a spinal brace that helps treat sacroiliac joint pain and low back pain. Read this article to learn more about this type of spinal brace, and find out if this treatment might help reduce your back pain.

Spinal Bracing

Spinal bracing is used for 3 main reasons: to control back pain, stabilize weak structures, and correct or prevent deformity. An orthotics specialist explains the different types of braces. Includes pictures of the most popular types.

Sacroiliac and Lumbosacral Belts: A Type of Spinal Brace

Sacroiliac and lumbosacral belts are back braces that treat pain in the lumbar spine and sacrum. If you have low back pain, your doctor may recommend one of these spinal braces to immobilize the painful area and allow it to heal. Learn more here.
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