What is an abdominal support?
An abdominal support (corset or brace) is usually made with fabric materials and prescribed to provide control and support to the spine and pelvis. It has many aims:
• To steady and limit motion of the joints, ligaments and muscles in your back
• To support weak muscles
• To support vertebrae which have structural weakness
• When there is an abdominal hernia which needs supporting to prevent it increasing in size
Guidelines for the use of abdominal and spinal supports
