Millions of people live with back problems whether due to injury, surgery or degenerative issues. Back problems make life very difficult with the pain and mobility limitations. One of the most common back problems is compression of the disc, also known as prolapsed, ruptured or slipped discs. When the integrity of the discs is compromised, the nerves develop a lot of pressure on them which can cause a great deal of pain and possibly permanent damage if not treated. One way to help relieve pain and help with mobility is with a decompression back brace.

Before you purchase a back brace, there are a few things you’ll want to know first:

• Have you been diagnosed with a slipped or ruptured disc?
• Has your doctor said that you would benefit from using a decompression back brace?
• Will you be wearing it short term or long term?
• Is the brace to help with degenerative problems, or have you had an injury or is the brace for post-surgery support?
• Do you need a brace that simply gives support to the back or helps open the compressed space to relieve pressure?

DDS 500

The DDS 500 is a unique decompression back brace that is designed to give you different levels of support as needed. It adjusts to the level of support you need by means of making simple adjustments to the brace. It is designed to support the back and treat a wide range of back problems, from sore muscles from a strain to post-surgical support.

How does the DDS 500 work?

The dds 500 back brace can be worn as a soft brace or a more rigid brace by inflating it with air. It was designed with a unique VAP technology that decreases axial loading while increasing inter-vertebral disc space by decreasing axial loading at the same time as it increases inter-vertebral disc spaces. The dual action brace accomplishes this by anchoring under the rib-cage to push upward and under the pelvic girdle to push downward. This creates a vertical stretching action in the torso to remove stress put on the distressed disc.

Adjusting the DDS 500

For the highest level of support, the rigidity panels are inserted into the brace and the brace is inflated with air to elongate the spine and relieve the pressure on the disc. As you progress in your healing, you can remove a few of the rigidity panels to lessen the rigidity and give you more mobility options. For even less support, you can remove all the panels and wear it as a soft LSO for support with the most flexibility.

Who Should Use The DDS 500?

Because everyone and every situation is different, your condition may require a specific type of brace. Those that would benefit most from the DDS 500 include:

• Less rigidity – If you cannot tolerate the more rigid types of back braces that do not allow easy movement, yet need a similar support, will have better mobility while keeping the support, with the dds 500.
• Pre and post-surgical support – If you are preparing for or recovering from back surgery and require spinal support. As you progress in your recovery, the amount of support you will need will decrease, which is what this brace is designed to do with its detachable rigid panels.
• Need mobility – For those who will need more mobility while wearing a back brace, the DDS 500 gives you a higher degree of mobility as opposed to other, more rigid and restraining braces.

The DDS 500 back brace is an excellent way to get the support you need and relieve pain without the use of pain medication or being laid up in bed on your back. Talk to your doctor to see if your back condition would benefit from wearing a DDS 500.

Most insurances cover the cost of the DDS 500 back brace, including Medicare and most private insurances.