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From: Frank.Whitney@p0.f1000.n261.z1.fidonet.org (Frank Whitney)
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Subject: Bad backs
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Date: 25 Apr 91 21:28:05 GMT
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[This is from the Spinal Injury Conference]

>have a clue. They just tell me I have a bad back and they don't know why.
>They have never mentioned scoliosis. I currently wear a firm back brace
>which seems to help sometimes yet hurt (during transfers) others. I have
>been told by some docctors to wear the brace whereas others say definitely
>not. Anybody had any similar experiences or ideas?

I would definitely think that a brace is helpful.  When I had my
accident 24 years ago almost everyone that had a spinal injury ended
up being fitted with a brace.  Then it seemed to go to the other
extreme and they didn't want to supply them.  I have had very little
problems with my back and I believe it's because I have always worn a
brace.  It seems like whenever a quadriplegic doesn't wear a brace
they end up with severe  scoliosis.  Just ask Alan Hess about pain and
scoliosis.  Best of luck.
Frank.

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