How to Remove a Back Brace for Men

A back brace serves a variety of purposes such as stabilizing sprained areas of the back to limit pain and discomfort and keeping the spine aligned for proper healing. According to the Penn State College of Medicine Milton Hershey Medical Center, men between 19 and 26 years of age are most likely to have spinal cord injuries caused by accidents. Wearing a men's back brace is important to ensure proper healing as you perform your daily activities.

Instructions

• 1

  Stand up to remove the brace. Keep your spine as still as possible to prevent further injury to the spinal cord area or back muscles.

• 2

  Unfasten the fasteners that hold the brace in place. Typically, the brace will be assembled in two pieces: a front plate and a back plate. The two plates will be secured to the body with hook and loop fasteners located along either side of the ribcage.

• 3

  Pull the brace away from your body. Avoid any sudden movements to the spine to prevent injury.