Using brace for running, 5 years post-op?

[Traintrackspine]

Hi, do any of you still use your back brace for exercising? I am trying to lose weight and cannot run without the support of my back brace. I am overweight, so hoping the pain is just because of that. I had 360-degree scoli surgery in 2007 (reattachment of 1 Harrington rod that popped off, installment of osteotomy wedges, re-fusion, and some artificial discs just for grins). Before that I had 2 rods and 13 spinal fusions in 1995.

[Karen Ocker]

Running after revision

I had a very extensive revision and I was instructed not to jog by my surgeon. It could unnecessarily stress the hardware. I do hike though and do strength training.