BraceAbility Lumbar Decompression Back Brace - Adjustable Semi-Rigid Lumbosacral Corset Belt for Discectomy, Laminectomy, Disc Injury, Back Muscle Spasms, Pre and Post Surgery Protection (Medium)

The brace is very effective, but the back panel too flimsy and not supportive. Just moves around when bending over. I decided to buy this same product, a bit cheaper without the panel. Provides enough support without the panel. very effective. pulls very strong and tight and easier to use than other cheaper back braces. I did go down a size however (waist size 30). The front belt is smaller on the small and easier to wear, although the medium has a wider band which has a bit more size/hip support, it felt too bulky. the small I can adjust well enough. Helps with my sciatica and herniated lower lumbar discs.

I had excruciating nerve pain in my low back from bulging discs of varying degrees, one that impinged my S! nerve (verified via MRI). I had multiple injection sessions and a lumbar epidural injection. The last one made a huge difference. Still, I had pain and I was concerned that the slightest wrong move would send me back into horrible pain. I put this device on, adjusted to the lower setting, and thought it wouldn't make much difference. I was wrong! At the end of the day, the usual nagging pain was not there. I took the brace off at the end of the day and realized I felt great! Over the past week, I started to do more activities. On the days that I wear this device, my back does not get fatigued and my sciatic nerve is not irritated. When I wear it, I have more confidence to do my day-to-day activities, within reason, e.g. carry groceries, clean my home, sit at my desk for more than 15 minutes. The kind of activities I took for granted before the nerve pain. This brace is helping me get back my stamina and movement while protecting the area that is healing.

Highly recommend!! My Mom uses this, and is SO happy to have it. It has been such a great back support for her. A little context: my mother has lumbar displacement. She needs surgery but is not able to go under knife due to age and many other health issues. She is on multiple daily pain meds. The neurologist did prescribe her a medical grade back brace, but it had been almost a whole year and I was unable to get my hands on it. The insurance does cover it, but the DMEs that are under insurance either didn't have it or was out of stock. The one sold at the medical supply store is over $500 out of pocket; which surpasses my affordability. I have seen few similar or same-ish braces including this one online, but I was hesitant. Mom's pain had been getting worse, and the over the counter belts or simpler braces from DME wasn't helping anymore. I took the leap of faith, and bought it to give it a try. OMG!! Miracle! Mom has been way much more active and feels less pain. She is much more stable now. The only thing that is somewhat odd is...if you are a female, your breast do look weird when sitting down; it bulges up but isn't uncomfortable. For the pain relief, this is a small sacrifice.

I have a bad L4/5 disc and it hurts to ride my motorcycle, this brace is a game changer. it snugs up the spine with the pull straps and reduces the disc protrusion even when I come up short on a double. I bought 2 so I could keep one in my van if my disc bulges at work. I can't ride without it. worth every penny

I have a 34 inch waist; so ordered the medium. It BARELY fits, though is rated for up to 40 inch waist. Does what it claims on the package: provides excellent support . The "pulley strings" are a bit on the thin side; suggest replacing with high quality "string" when they break. Over all, for the price, a pretty good deal. STRONGLY suggest buying size larger than you think you will need