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Top 8 Back Supports

By Carol & Richard Eustice, About.com

Updated: August 26, 2007

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Proper posture can relieve strain on back muscles. Backrests, cushions, and specially designed pillows offer the necessary support.

1. Playtex Back Support Criss-Cross White Extra Large-Bell Horn

Recommended for lower back pain. This back support helps stabilize lumbar, sacral, and abdominal muscles and ligaments.
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2. Lumbar and Thoracic Back Support - For Osteoporosis or Arthritis

Thoracic support in addition to lumbar support. Helpful for people with osteoporosis or arthritis. The back support is 20" high at spine, with contoured top and bottom in front. Has adjustable criss-crossing abdominal straps and padded shoulder straps.
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3. Futuro Back Support Stabilizing Large - X Large

Designed to help support the lumbar region of the back.
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4. Jobri Spine Reliever Bed Wedge

The Spine Reliever Bed Wedge is designed to support lower back while laying in bed.
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5. Serola Sacroiliac Belt

Sprain any of the ligaments connecting the sacrum to the iliac bones and you end up with excruciating muscle spasms and postural imbalances throughout the body. Belt compresses and supports the joints, relieving stress and instability at the weight-bearing joints.
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6. Back Support Cushions - Obus Forme Wideback Backrest Back Supports

The OBUSFORME Backrest Supports and the OBUSFORME Seat promote correct posture to help prevent and relieve back pain by supporting the lumbar area of the back.
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7. Thermoskin Lumbar Back Support

Thermoskin back brace has two metal internal stays for additional support and adjustable elastic side straps for compression variation.
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8. Back Belts - Industrial Strength Support

Industrial back belt was orthopedically designed for maximum support and comfort. Unique overlapping side-pulls provide added support and compression to your abdomen and lower back
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