The present invention relates to a spinal column brace system which
includes a rigid support, an interchangeable therapy pad, and a front
panel. The rigid support includes patches of hook material and also has
straps connected to it. These straps are at least partially elastic and
also include hook material pads on their ends. The interchangeable
therapy pad, on the other hand, has one side covered in loop material,
thereby allowing the therapy pad to be attached to the patches on the
rigid support. The front panel is also covered in loop material, which
may be used to couple to the hook material found on the straps. The
therapy pad includes a thermal exchange bladder and a cushion layer. The
thermal exchange bladder may be coupled to a contrast therapy system via
an umbilical and fluid coupler. The contrast therapy system includes a
hot and cold reservoir. A mixing valve may mix a selected ratio of the
hot and cold fluids from the hot and cold reservoirs to make therapy
fluid of a particular temperature. A fluid pump then delivers the therapy
fluid to the thermal exchange bladder.