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Medical supplies for back injuries
Lifting, twisting, falls and long hours of driving or sitting are common causes of work-related back injuries.
Medical emergency? Call 911. If you've just been injured, get medical care first — paperwork and pharmacy questions can wait. This page is educational only and is not medical or legal advice.
What doctors may prescribe
Lumbar bracing, nerve and muscle stimulation, PEMF and heat/light pads are all things doctors may prescribe for home use.
After spinal fusion, some surgeons prescribe a bone growth stimulator.
- Prescriptions.plus SupportLine Bracing — Back, knee, ankle, elbow, wrist and cervical bracing
- PulseWrap PEMF Recovery Wrap — Pulsed electromagnetic field + heat wraps
- DualStim TENS/NMES Unit — Nerve and muscle stimulation unit
- LumaHeal Red Light Pad — Infrared heat + low-level red light pad
- BoneBoost Growth Stimulators — Bone growth stimulation devices
Questions to ask your doctor
Ask which device, if any, fits your injury and stage of recovery; how long to use it each day; and what warning signs mean you should stop and call.
When to get care right away
Medical emergency? Call 911. Sudden severe pain, numbness, weakness, loss of bladder or bowel control, or signs of infection after surgery need prompt medical attention.
Product lines for back injuries
Prescriptions.plus SupportLine Bracing
Back, knee, ankle, elbow, wrist and cervical bracing
PulseWrap PEMF Recovery Wrap
Pulsed electromagnetic field + heat wraps
DualStim TENS/NMES Unit
Nerve and muscle stimulation unit
LumaHeal Red Light Pad
Infrared heat + low-level red light pad
BoneBoost Growth Stimulators
Bone growth stimulation devices
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a prescription for a back device?
The devices on Prescriptions.plus are prescribed by a doctor. Ask your doctor whether one is appropriate for you.
Is Prescriptions.plus a medical supplier?
No. Prescriptions.plus is an educational portal. When you ask for more information, your request goes to Prescriptions.plus and our medical-supply partner, who can answer questions.
Will insurance or workers' comp pay for it?
We can't say — coverage depends on your plan, your claim and your state. Ask your adjuster or insurer, and the supplier can explain what they need.
Can my doctor's office request information?
Yes. Doctors and clinics can use the same form, and can also join the Prescriptions.plus Home Delivery Program for prescriptions.
What if I have a medical emergency?
Call 911. This site is educational only and isn't monitored for emergencies.
Other injury areas
Medical devices shown here are prescribed by a doctor. Ask your doctor whether any of them is appropriate for you. Prescriptions.plus does not diagnose, prescribe, bill or decide coverage. Educational purposes only.