The Medicare Bracing Blog

How to Avoid a Medicare Scam

Medicare scams are a form of identity theft. Scammers request your Medicare number and personal information to make fraudulent claims without your permission. Scammers target Medicare beneficiaries...

Choosing the Right Back Brace to Help Treat Sciatica

Back braces help relieve pain associated with sciatica. In order to determine the best back brace for your condition, it is important to understand what type of sciatica you have because it can be...

Keeping Skin Healthy While Wearing Your Knee Brace

When you first wear a knee brace, you are introducing a new device to your skin. While knee braces are designed to make you feel more comfortable, they can sometimes cause the skin to become...

Tips for Communicating With Your Doctor at Your Next Appointment

As a patient you play an active role in the healthcare you receive. One of the best ways to advocate for yourself is through communication with your doctor. 

Understanding Sciatica

Sciatica is pain that radiates along the path of the sciatic nerve, the largest nerve in the lower body. The sciatic nerve branches off the spinal cord in the low back into the buttocks and down the...

Understanding the Different Types of Orthopedists

If you have sustained a back injury and felt unsure about which orthopedic professional to see, you are not alone. This is because there are many different types of orthopedic providers and...

Using a Back Brace for Work Related Back Pain

Work-related back pain can be the result of back injury, poor posture, or strenuous work conditions. Many individuals will experience back pain in their lives. When the pain starts to interfere with...

What To Expect From Your Back Brace Fitting

You and your healthcare team have found the best back brace for you! The next step is to take measurements so that the correct size of back brace can be ordered. Once the brace arrives, you will...

At Home Stretches & Exercises to Help Relieve Back Pain

Back pain can be debilitating. It is not something you want to experience when fulfilling work duties, playing with grandkids, or doing the things you love. 

Knee Braces Vs Knee Sleeves – What’s The Difference?