RE: Backache

["Dawna Bynum-Boyd" <dawnab@pdx.wantweb.net>]

Sandy,

	After my back surgery two years ago, I asked my doctor whether I should
wear a back support or not.  His opinion was that I should NOT use one but
should rely on by muscles to do the job.  During rehab we worked on
strengthening those muscles along with the corresponding abs and I can say I
rarely have back pain and if I do it's from muscle fatigue and it's rare.
If it were me I might skip the back brace and work on strengthening the back
and ab muscles so you don't have to depend on a support.  In defense of the
support though I have at least two friends who wear them on a regular basis
and seem do like them.

Dawna


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