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Spinal Bracing
Your physician has ordered a spinal brace for you today. This brace is used for pre and post back surgery as well as conservative treatment to provide additional support to your back as the tissues heal and long term during physical activities.

You will be measured for your brace either pre or post-operatively. If you are measured pre-operatively in our clinic, you must be sure to bring the back brace with you for your surgery. After surgery the brace will be applied for you to wear when you are up and moving about. You should follow your physician's instructions regarding when to wear your back brace.

How To Care For Your Brace

  • Do wear a T-shirt under the brace for maximum comfort.
  • Do keep the brace clean (use warm soapy water).
  • Do tighten the brace to ensure a snug fit.
  • Do take care when you are bending, stretching, sitting or standing.
  • Don't cut, file or damage your brace.
  • Don't remove the brace unless instructed to do so.
  • Don't take part in active sports or physical activity that causes pain.
  • Don't use any solvents or abrasive-cleaning agents on your brace.
  • Don't put the brace close to a direct source of heat.

Brace Application/Adjustment
Your back brace will be fit specifically to you; however, some minor adjustments in snugness may be needed after the initial fitting. Adjust the brace one strap at a time and remember that if you tighten or loosen one side of the brace you must do the same to the other side to keep the brace centered.
If you have any problems or questions about your brace please call our office 210-366-2990 or toll free at 1-800-326-6816. Our staff if on call 24 hours a day to assist you.