“How many hours a day should you wear a back brace?”
I am a 27 year old male. I want to know how many hours a day should you wear a back brace?
4 Answers
OrthopaedicSurgeonOrthopaedicSurgeon
Considering your age, as little as possible
Only with aggressive use.
I don’t recommend it for chronic or acute back pain. If for fracture, 6 weeks.
It depends on the reason for the back brace. If for fracture, 23 hrs. If for back pain, as much as you need to, especially when working.
Hope it helps!!
Dr. Bose
Hope it helps!!
Dr. Bose
