“Does a back brace help a herniated disc?”

Braces are meant to support boney structures and joints. They assist in the muscle and tendons roles to hold bones stable. In the case of a herniated disc, the cartilage has been moved out of position and is compressing the nerve, it is not a bone alignment disorder. The braces will support the muscles that hold the bones and can help with the symptomatic muscle spasm but the nerve will still be compressed and the nerve pain will persist.

Back brace is helpful but only one part of the treatment.Work with your doctor and physical therapist.