Back and Abdominal

Low back pain is one of the leading reasons for chronic disability and missed work. It is estimated that 80% of an adult population will experience back pain to the point it causes them to miss work or visit a doctor.

Low back or lumbar vertebra articulate with each other with the facets of one vertebrae interacting with those of another vertebra to provide for spinal motion – flexion, extension, lateral flexion, and rotation. Because the center of mass of the upper body is anterior to the spine, the low back extensor muscles work constantly to keep the body upright and the lumbar area of the spine supports greater weight bearing than all other segments of the spine. Various supports, belts, and braces provide support for the back, help improve posture, aid in herniation support and back post-surgical recovery.

The abdominal area is supported by the abdominal muscles and abdominal fascia that binds the abdominal muscle together. Abdominal support systems help promote healing after abdominal injury or surgery, post caesarean section, bariatric surgery, hysterectomy, exploratory laparotomy, and help maintain intrabdominal pressure important to abdominal function and low back spine stabilization. Further, maternal support systems help support the growing abdominal area as a result of fetal growth and development, providing support on all sides and reduce the stress on the low back.

ProHealthcareProducts.com carries back, abdominal, and maternal support and brace systems for anatomical support, low back injury, abdominal comfort, to ease stress, and help with posture maintenance.