Can a back brace cause a hernia?

[iliastolos]

Techlofer,
Why do you still use the brace? What kind of back problem do you have and who told you to put a brace on?
ilias

[Techlofer]

Its a disc prolapse. The doctor himself told me to wear the brace, and it is pretty effective, in that it restricts movement and so stops the back from bending too much and causing pain. However, I have also added weight, especially in the abdomen area, so I was wondering if a large belly + the inside push caused by the brace could lead to a hernia?