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Can using a back brace a lot make your lower and middle back worst or more weak?
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Yes.: Back braces may be helpful short term but long term use will result in muscle weakness and atrophy. Physical therapy is usually more helpful long term for treatment of most back pains.
Answered 8/1/2015
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