BraceAbilityPlus Size Back Brace for Lower Back Pain - Bariatric Big and Tall Lumbar Back Support Belt Girdle for Injury Recovery and Pain Relief in Extra Large, Obese Women and Men (7XL)

I have had some back pain for a few weeks now and been to the physio three times. One of my friends suggested that I should get a brace and as I am horizontally challenged I required a plus sized brace. I stumbled on Braceability's web site and did some research. Checked reviews. Looked at a few YouTube videos. I even emailed Janet from their customer service center which was super friendly and advised to get the proper size, so please measure your waist size before ordering. After I was convinced and as I lived in Europe and being a bit more difficult to place an order, I decided to embark the ordering adventure. I placed the order. I ordered it on the Sunday from the USA and it was to arrive about 10 days hence. It arrived in Portugal three days later on the Wednesday. In fact, I wasn't even home when the package arrived when I got the call.Anyhow I got home and had to try it on. it felt nice and snug. The pain didn't go straight away. But in all honesty it helped to soothe the pain and manage it so much better. So thank you Braceability for a great product. This really helps me and supports my back 100%. 4 days later and I am dealing with with my back pain so much better and your product is such a God-sent. Thank you guys

The size runs slightly bigger than I anticipated. My measurement was right on the edge between 2 sizes and I went with the larger after having too many experiences of clothing run small. I could have easily used the smaller of the 2 sizes and had plenty of room to use the velcro. Otherwise it fits well and has very strong velcro and good support. Very comfortable, even under clothes.

Do double check size - I was border between 2x and 3x and ordered on the large size because previous belts ran small. This one was spot on and I could have used one size smaller. As with other products, I find it difficult to get dressed with it in place. But if I can function with less pain I'll go there. I find the stays to be uncomfortable but I do need the support.

Update 11/17/2016: After trying on the same brace two sizes smaller, I did immediately notice a better-feeling fit. However, the placement and/or length of the loop or pile strip for fastening the hook strip on the tensions straps is still insufficient for any noticeable amount of tension. Those really need to be extended for greater tension.That said, I still did not notice any great deal of support from the stays. While wearing the brace as tightly as I could wrap it, I walked around for a little under 10 minutes and then I started to feel my lower back muscles ache. It was only when I revisited the BraceAbility website to double-check the sizing chart, I realized this may be the incorrect brace for my particular issue.BraceAbility does make another brace specifically for lower back support and its largest size happens to match that of the regular back brace I was trying on today, so I am returning the braces I received today and ordering the Bariatric Low Back Support Belt instead. Hopefully, this will better meet the support needs I have. I am also raising the rating on this brace by a star. I still believe the design can be improved, but it's unfair for me to rate it poorly if indeed it's the wrong brace for what I need.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Original review: I followed the sizing guidelines provided on BraceAbility's own website for this brace and once I received the size I ordered, it fit too loosely to provide any support to my lower back area.The areas along the length of the brace and tightening straps where the velcro can be secured are sparse and do not allow for much variable adjustment.After reading so many other reviews on here about poor fit, I'm guessing either the sizing methodology is flawed or the expectations for support on the part of the end-users are misunderstood by the manufacturer.Speaking for myself, I need the ability to fit the brace tightly so the support it provides is essentially the equivalent of me leaning against a wall to take the strain off my lower back area.The size I ordered, per the sizing chart from the manufacturer, doesn't come close to providing any noticeable support. I will be returning it and have ordered both of the next two sizes down in an effort to save time in finding the right fit. Hopefully one of them works as expected.If I can find the right size and it provides the level of support I'm expecting, I will update the product review and rating.

The fabric seems good. The size is way off. I ordered a small but the small open brace only measurers 33 1/2. I know it says it fits 30-36. No way it fits anything over a 32 inch waist/bell button. So now I must return it. After a surgical procedure last Thursday I need it now but must wait. perhaps a different brand would be better.