Orthopedic back braces are used to support the back, neck, and torso. Back braces combine firm compression with stabilizing buttresses to fully support the back and neck, and reduce the risk of injury. Back support braces can be used occasionally for doing strenuous tasks, or worn daily for around the clock stabilization. Orthopedic back braces are useful for after surgery, and can be used to promote the healing of sprains and strains as well. Having a variety of back braces on hand allows you to offer your patients a near custom brace. Anyone suffering from a back injury, chronic back problem, or planning a back surgery should have the right brace on hand as an essential part of their home medical supplies inventory.