Body braces are used to support a specific part of the body, such as the back or an elbow. This assistance is generally required following surgical procedures. Braces, on the other hand, can be used as a prophylactic strategy for specific joint diseases, muscle conditions, and degenerative nerve conditions. Many of the injuries and ailments for which these braces are intended to give support develop as a result of repeated motions and prolonged activity at work. If these motions and activities continue without the assistance of a brace, a person's discomfort may grow and become more severe.