Abstract: A back brace is configured to be worn by a patient for treating spinal deformations. The back brace has at least one pressure sensor configured to be attached to the back brace at a point of pressure with the body of a patient, and at least one strap configured to be tightened for adjusting a pressure at the point of pressure. A control unit is configured to be attached to one of an outside of the back brace and inside a cavity formed in the back brace.