Choosing the right lower back brace can prove invaluable in minimizing pain, maintaining alignment, and preventing re-injury. It's important to recognize that not all back braces are equal. Even if two braces appear similar, their construction and fit play a pivotal role in determining their effectiveness. An improperly fitted or worn back brace can weaken the lower back muscles and increase vulnerability to injury. As a result, the most effective back braces are typically prescribed by medical or healthcare practitioners.

The Lumbar Sacral Orthosis (LSO) Back Brace serves to alleviate low back pain and presents a medication-free alternative. A survey conducted by Disc Disease Solutions in 2011 and 2014 involved 879 participants, with 65% of respondents reporting relief within one hour of wearing the LSO Back Brace. The LSO is also highly recommended for external support during injury rehabilitation. Its primary function is to provide patients with postural support, enabling them to remain mobile and active during recovery. Additionally, this back brace offers superior lower back protection while engaging in work, bending, lifting, or as advised by your healthcare provider.

The LSO Back Brace is a meticulously designed, medical-grade posture support typically prescribed by physicians. This not only ensures top-notch craftsmanship but also provides you with valuable guidance from your healthcare provider regarding the precise timing and usage for optimal benefits. In addition to natural pain relief and safeguarding against spinal instability during treatment, the LSO brace proves highly effective in preventing future injuries and enhancing overall outcomes. A recent study (1) demonstrated that individuals who wore the LSO in conjunction with standard care had a 4.7 times higher likelihood of achieving successful results compared to those receiving standard care alone.

For eligible patients, this lower back orthosis is covered by Medicare and various major medical health insurance plans.

At Balance Wellspace, addressing spinal ligament instability is a pivotal component of achieving successful treatment outcomes, and the LSO back brace plays a substantial role in this equation. We have witnessed remarkable results in pain relief and the enhancement of our patients' quality of life by assisting them in returning to activities that hold significance to them. Over the years, we've explored numerous lumbar posture supports and belts, and the LSO (lumbar sacral orthosis) has consistently emerged as the top-tier medical-grade back brace for the lower back.

Following the recommendation of a back brace, we take care to customize the fit and provide precise instructions regarding when and for how long to wear it. If you're interested in acquiring an LSO back brace, please reach out to us to schedule an appointment and determine your eligibility for insurance benefits.

For individuals grappling with knee pain or osteoarthritis, an unloader knee brace can offer substantial relief. Unlike basic compression sleeves, unloader knee braces, also known as off-loading braces, are equipped with hinges on both sides, delivering not only comfort but also functioning as excellent stabilizers, especially when ligaments have been compromised—a common occurrence in knee pain.

At Balance Wellspace Integrative Medicine, we endorse top-quality unloading braces as an integral component of the recovery process for patients dealing with knee injuries or chronic conditions. Contact us to explore whether an unloader knee brace might be the right solution for your needs.

While knee braces and compression sleeves are readily available from various sources, most of these options provide a degree of support. The predicament lies in the fact that lower-cost braces often deteriorate rapidly or fail to deliver the necessary support. This can potentially exacerbate knee issues and lead to a wasteful expenditure. Without a precise understanding of your knee's condition, you run the risk of selecting an inappropriate brace that may not be suited for your specific ailment.

Knee osteoarthritis is a prevalent cause of persistent knee pain. This condition involves the gradual breakdown of cartilage and the supportive ligaments surrounding a joint, leading to a continuous deterioration until the joint space is lost. The outcome is excruciating pain and instability, often necessitating total joint replacement surgeries. A high-quality hinged knee brace can offer the essential support and stabilization required for an osteoarthritic knee joint that is deteriorating.

Unloading knee braces, when properly adjusted to alleviate the pressure on the degenerated side of the joint, can temporarily slow down or even halt the degeneration while the patient is wearing the brace. Worn consistently in the upright position, this can prevent the condition from worsening. When coupled with regenerative medicine, an unloader brace has the potential to delay, and often even prevent, the necessity for joint replacement surgery. In cases of osteoarthritic knees with degeneration, the outer supportive ligaments often deteriorate, contributing to joint instability. The hinged design of unloading braces also serves as an effective stabilizer.

At Balance Wellspace Integrative Medicine, the treatment of knee osteoarthritis is a primary focus, and we have achieved remarkable results. Unloading braces play a significant role in helping us attain successful outcomes. We strongly recommend these braces for both acute and chronic knee conditions, providing structural support and pain relief to our patients.

Following the recommendation of an unloader knee brace, we are committed to ensuring it fits precisely and providing clear instructions on when and for how long to wear it. Throughout the regenerative medicine program, we diligently monitor the fit and effectiveness of these offloading knee braces to support our patients in achieving their desired outcomes.

To determine whether you could benefit from a hinged unloader knee brace, please contact us for an appointment. Qualified patients may find that knee bracing is covered by Medicare and other major medical insurance plans.