Braces and Supports
Braces and supports are very useful tools to assist healing and
prevent re-injury.
Sometimes, however, they are misused and can cause further
damage. Two good examples are:
- When a cervical collar is used in a whiplash injury without fracture, it actually increases the patient's future disability.
- Prolonged use of a back brace can cause muscle atrophy and therefore, more pain.
