BACK BRACE SYSTEM
A back brace for support of a patient's back having a pair of belts that together distract the spine.
1 . An orthotic back brace device comprising:
a first belt having a first area, and having a first clasp to secure the belt at a first circumference;
a second belt having a second area, said second area greater than the first area, and having a closure to secure the belt at a second circumference.
2 . The back brace of claim 1 wherein said second circumference is larger than said first circumference.
3 . The back brace of claim 1 wherein said first belt includes a back panel, a pair of lateral side panels, said panels connected to each other forming an outer belt overlying said first belt.
4 . The back brace of claim 2 wherein said first and second belt are connected together to allow independent movement with respect to each other.
5 . The back brace of claim 1 wherein said first closure includes a mechanical advantage to permit the user to apply force to said first belt.