[Praspn]

Need help with lumbar support brace

by Praspn on Fri Apr 19, 2013 5:51 pm

Hello,
For a patient with multiple lesions in the back(lower and upper spine), I am looking
for a support brace that is comfortable as well as gives the necessary support and relief.
If anyone has good examples of what worked for them, let me know. However, I saw
several that generate FAR infrared rays to improve blood circulation. It has padded back support with safe, ceramic far infrared emitting elements, composed of oxides of zirconium, aluminum, zinc, titanium and antimony, to retain body heat and deeply penetrate therapeutic warmth where it’s needed most. Someone also told me that anything that increases body temperature or generates heat is not good for cancer cells. Any feedback is appreciated on this.
-- Prasanna

[Dr. Jason Valent]

Re: Need help with lumbar support brace

by Dr. Jason Valent on Mon Apr 22, 2013 4:43 pm

If therapeutic warmth helps, that is what is most important. The heat theory on stimulating cancer cell growth is a myth.

I usually have my patients work with a physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist on the fitting for braces as they are experts in this.