Support Devices for Spinal Stenosis

Sometimes a lumbar support or corset is used in order to provide the patient with some support and help regain mobility. A corset is prescribed especially when the patient has weak abdominal muscles or degeneration in several areas of the spine. A brace is thought to reinforce the abdominal muscles, and “…many patients unquestionably obtain immediate comfort with a support brace…” ⁹

Also, for patients with spinal stenosis who are not able to tolerate exercise well, a brace or corset can be a compromise between bed rest and function and is well accepted in orthopedic practice ⁴⁹.

Many patients make use of support devices to manage spinal stenosis symptoms at work. Younger patients with scoliosis may be fitted with a specially-tailored back brace to try to control the growth of the spine and avoid the necessity for back surgery.

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