Back support brace specially for horse rider?

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I'm a horse rider that is still considered a novice even I have ridden for almost 4 years. This is because I'm extremely busy with my study in my previous university life and now busy with my job. I spent most of my time working in the office and I will only ride when I really do have the time. I will rather rest and stay in my bed on the weekend rather than ride the horse. I'm not saying I hate my horse and is just that I'm busy and my body could not support this high tension sports/activities all the time.

In 2022, I made up my mind that I really have to back on track and ride more often than last year. New year resolution, why not?

I always have a back strain and I could not sit properly as my back will slouch and such problems keep coming up.

Anyways, I saw someone recommend I buy a back support brace to keep my posture and body straight.

Anyone can suggest your favorite back support brace for me?
 
It would depend on exactly where the weakness is as to which sort might be best.
It’s probably better to book in with a chiropractor or osteopath for assessment and treatment and they might be able to suggest exercises to improve your posture and possibly a brace if it’s appropriate, rather than to just rely on a brace alone.
 
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I completely agree with @Jessey , plus it may be that getting out and doing some regular physical exercise that uses your core muscles is just what your back needs to strengthen it.
 
I agree with Jessie. But as a first non medical step, have you considered wearing a body protector?
I wear a bp for safety. Mine is airowear and it holds my back fairly rigid.
As it warms up with my body heat it becomes more flexible but to be honest I began riding when over 60, so already old and stiff. I do find it hard to twist round in the saddle to see what is behind me.
You will need to find the brand that suits your body shape.
If you are riding English, then rising trot does strengthen your stomach muscles. It is very similar to physio exercises for that purpose.
 
While I agree with wearing a safety vest, they dont do anything for back support - especially like the kind you feel you need.

I have been wearing one of these since I saw them in a horse cstalogue in 2005. I wear the snot out of them. I wash them in the washer in cool water, then let them hang dry. In the summer I put them on wet:)

I have diagnosed Grade II spondylolisthesis. This back brace has been instrumental in allowing me to ride my horse, the 4-wheeler, the farm tractor, and to keep cleaning stalls. I would give it ten stars if I could.

To be clear, one brace has not lasted me all these years as I wear it every day, even to do heavy house work. Still-in-all, I get 2-1/2 - 3 years out of one which is great considering the abuse I put them through:)

Buy it in black.

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Buy a bit bigger than your clothing size as they tend to run small And you would be wearing it over your shirt.
 
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Jessey said:
It would depend on exactly where the weakness is as to which sort might be best.
It’s probably better to book in with a chiropractor or osteopath for assessment and treatment and they might be able to suggest exercises to improve your posture and possibly a brace if it’s appropriate, rather than to just rely on a brace alone.
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May I know what is the difference between osteopaths and chiropractors?
 
They both adjust your muscles and release boney restrictions (click your back for example) A chiropractor focusses on your spine and has more training in X-ray, an osteopath is more holistic in that they look at the whole body, so they may adjust something in the leg/ankle to relieve spinal imbalance.

Personally I find osteo more effective for helping my back as most of my pain comes from bad knees which causes subtle imbalance in my legs, causing me to repetitively move badly which causes tension in my hips and back. I went to a chiro for years but the adjustments in my back didn’t last long as they weren’t addressing the root problem only the symptom. I know a lot of people who swear by chiro though.
 
Or I get on best with physio since my biggest problem seems to be muscle tension putting strain on things. And to add to the mix not all practioners are equally good at everything, it's a case of finding someone that suits you.
 
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@Lollykay i was just reading a little on your condition. It says it can cause lower back pain. Just wondering if you get lower back pain, or is yours up higher. I suffer from lower back issues so wondering if its worth investing to help me. They look like they only come down to the waist. My pain is more waist down.
 
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chunky monkey said:
@Lollykay i was just reading a little on your condition. It says it can cause lower back pain. Just wondering if you get lower back pain, or is yours up higher. I suffer from lower back issues so wondering if its worth investing to help me. They look like they only come down to the waist. My pain is more waist down.
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I have a lot of trauma from horse and snowmobile “events”. The pain goes from the base of my neck to the tip of my tailbone.

These days I wear two braces on my back. I have worn the Cincher in the above link for years and it has always helped. As I’ve aged, I had to find a brace specifically for the lower back that would help manage the sciatica I get in both legs.

I have this one.



I wear this one, along with the Cincher, when I muck stalls - it helps a lot. The passing of years has caused continual deterioration in my discs. At 74, it’s not only a miracle I can walk, but I only need a cane to walk.

I also have reached a point to where I have to wear prescription shoe inserts. They have been an immense help in keeping the sciatica under some control.

Take as good a care of your back issues, while you’re young, that you can. They get worse with age, I’m afraid:(
 
Thankyou. My mum has severe back problems. So i suspect part of mine is genetic but also stems from lifting the heavy milk churns when i was younger. There are times when i could do with extra back support. Im always lifting hay bales in the winter. Sitting here at the moment with a heat pack on the back.
 
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