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Widely used back braces lack strong evidence for chronic low back pain
Lumbar supports are inexpensive back or belt braces that stabilize the lower back. They are commonly prescribed and used around the world for chronic low back pain.
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A Cochrane review found only very low‑quality evidence regarding the effectiveness of lumbar supports for chronic low back pain, preventing any strong recommendation for or against their use. Lumbar supports are inexpensive back or belt braces intended to stabilize the lower back and are widely prescribed worldwide for this condition. The review’s limited evidence highlights uncertainty about the braces’ clinical benefit.
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