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Bracing for Adults with Scoliosis Depending on the size of the patient's curve and the rigidity of their spine, this would mean wearing the brace for 6 to 18 months and then weaning them down from wearing a corrective to a traditional supportive brace, or completely out of bracing.
- Do you have to wear a scoliosis brace all day?
- How long do you wear a back brace?
- Do back braces help with scoliosis?
- Is a scoliosis brace uncomfortable?
Do you have to wear a scoliosis brace all day?
Generally, people with moderate scoliosis wear their brace between 12 and 20 hours a day. Night-time bracing is used in some patients for mild curves or when full-time bracing is not possible. A scoliosis brace is like medicine: it only works if you use it as prescribed.
How long do you wear a back brace?
Patients should wear a back brace for no longer than a few days to two weeks at the most, Bautch says. “Longer than that, and your muscles start to adapt and get accustomed to the brace, which means they can lose strength, which can lead to more injuries,” he adds.
Do back braces help with scoliosis?
A scoliosis curve usually does not improve without surgery. However, studies have shown that wearing a back brace as prescribed can often prevent the progression of scoliosis. As such, wearing a brace can be an effective way to keep a scoliosis curve's Cobb angle relatively small and manageable.
Is a scoliosis brace uncomfortable?
Your brace will feel uncomfortable at first, but over time you will adjust to it. Some teens even say they miss wearing the brace after their treatment ends. Keep in mind that your brace is temporary.
