The Lumbar Scoliosis Brace – To Help Check Spinal Degeneration
01/13/2010
The Lumbar Scoliosis Brace – To Help Check Spinal Degeneration
By Saurabh Jain
Scoliosis is the lateral curvature of the spine. It is a
progressive disease. Little evidence has been found on the
effectiveness of exercises on scoliosis, though there are
reports that show some improvement in the degree of curvature.
What so far has not been determined is whether the improvement
is permanent in nature. The lumbar scoliosis brace is a device
to support the spine and check further deterioration of the
condition.
People wearing a lumbar scoliosis brace are often suggested
exercise to correct scoliosis. These exercises are aimed at
helping the wearer adapt to the brace, to allow for correction
of the spinal deformity, and to improve trunk muscular tone
during the period braces are worn. Braces tend to lead the
muscles into losing muscle tone. The physical therapist suggests
other exercises for trunk and pelvic correction, which are
required to be performed everyday.
Types of Lumbar Scoliosis Brace
Here are some of the common types of lumbar scoliosis braces
used to prevent scoliosis from degenerating.
Thoraco-Lumbo-Sacral-Orthosis (TLSO) brace:
The TLSO brace comes in many styles, but the most commonly used
TLSO brace is the Boston brace. The Boston brace is also known
as the underarm brace. Made from molded plastic, the Boston
brace is custom made to fit the patient’s body. It is usually
worn under clothing and is not easy to detect whether the
patient is wearing one. This lumbar scoliosis brace applies
three-point pressure to the curvature to prevent it from
degenerating further.
Charleston Bending Brace:
This lumbar scoliosis brace is also known as the nighttime
brace, since it is used only while sleeping. The molding of the
brace is done when the patient is bent to the side. It helps in
applying more pressure against the curve of the patient to
correct the curvature.
Cervico-Thoraco-Lumbo-Sacral-Orthosis brace:
This lumbar scoliosis brace is popularly known as the Milwaukee
brace, and is quite alike the TLSO brace. Additionally, it has a
neck ring attached to the brace. It is worn all the time, though
it can be removed for any sporting activity.
About the Author: Saurabh Jain is the Executive Editor of
http://www.backpain-resources-online.com. He has developed this
site to provide valuable information to people suffering from
back pain. The site enumerate different causes and factors
related to back pain, guides through the different type of
backpain. Visit http://www.backpain-resources-online.com for
more.
Source: http://www.isnare.com
Permanent Link:
http://www.isnare.com/?aid=43726&ca=Medicines+and+Remedies
By Saurabh Jain
Scoliosis is the lateral curvature of the spine. It is a
progressive disease. Little evidence has been found on the
effectiveness of exercises on scoliosis, though there are
reports that show some improvement in the degree of curvature.
What so far has not been determined is whether the improvement
is permanent in nature. The lumbar scoliosis brace is a device
to support the spine and check further deterioration of the
condition.
People wearing a lumbar scoliosis brace are often suggested
exercise to correct scoliosis. These exercises are aimed at
helping the wearer adapt to the brace, to allow for correction
of the spinal deformity, and to improve trunk muscular tone
during the period braces are worn. Braces tend to lead the
muscles into losing muscle tone. The physical therapist suggests
other exercises for trunk and pelvic correction, which are
required to be performed everyday.
Types of Lumbar Scoliosis Brace
Here are some of the common types of lumbar scoliosis braces
used to prevent scoliosis from degenerating.
Thoraco-Lumbo-Sacral-Orthosis (TLSO) brace:
The TLSO brace comes in many styles, but the most commonly used
TLSO brace is the Boston brace. The Boston brace is also known
as the underarm brace. Made from molded plastic, the Boston
brace is custom made to fit the patient’s body. It is usually
worn under clothing and is not easy to detect whether the
patient is wearing one. This lumbar scoliosis brace applies
three-point pressure to the curvature to prevent it from
degenerating further.
Charleston Bending Brace:
This lumbar scoliosis brace is also known as the nighttime
brace, since it is used only while sleeping. The molding of the
brace is done when the patient is bent to the side. It helps in
applying more pressure against the curve of the patient to
correct the curvature.
Cervico-Thoraco-Lumbo-Sacral-Orthosis brace:
This lumbar scoliosis brace is popularly known as the Milwaukee
brace, and is quite alike the TLSO brace. Additionally, it has a
neck ring attached to the brace. It is worn all the time, though
it can be removed for any sporting activity.
About the Author: Saurabh Jain is the Executive Editor of
http://www.backpain-resources-online.com. He has developed this
site to provide valuable information to people suffering from
back pain. The site enumerate different causes and factors
related to back pain, guides through the different type of
backpain. Visit http://www.backpain-resources-online.com for
more.
Source: http://www.isnare.com
Permanent Link:
http://www.isnare.com/?aid=43726&ca=Medicines+and+Remedies
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