Sparthos Back Brace for Lower Back Pain - Immediate Relief from Sciatica, Herniated Disc, Scoliosis - Breathable Design With Lumbar Support Pad - For Home & Lifting At Work - For Men & Women - (XL)OEKO-TEX STANDARD 100

I've never used or bought a back support belt before. I had no idea which one to buy. I looked through many reviews on Amazon before deciding upon this one and I'm happy with my purchase.I like it for these reasons:1. It is adjustable and fits me very well. I really like that there is a double layer of adjustable straps, that really helps me find the fit that feels "just right" for me. I ordered a size small and it's perfect for me. I'm 5'7", 133 pounds, with a 31" waist. I included pictures because I always find them helpful and to show that the belt isn't noticeable under clothing, it's even fine under the t-shirt (which is fitted). The dress I'm wearing in the picture is also a small and the belt fit fine underneath. I had thought about buying the Mueller 255 belt because it was a little cheaper but I felt concerned that I might not get as accurate of a fit since the waist range was so much larger. The reviews were also slightly less positive. I'm glad I went with this one instead.2. The adjustable lumbar pad really makes a difference for me. I tried the belt on without it and my back pain was still noticeable. But with the lumbar pad and adjusting the belt, my back feels so much better! The relief from the pain is well worth the purchase.3. The belt is well made and very supportive. The structure is just firm enough to offer strong core support without being restrictive.My plan is to wear this belt occasionally, while walking and driving. I tend to have the most problems while driving. I wore it while on a long walk today and it did get warm/a little sweaty. Not super uncomfortable or surprising considering the weather and distance, but something that may be a bigger issue for some. It does not bother me much. The support is more important to me. Another consideration is that it's possible to move and bend with the brace (especially depending upon how tight you adjust it), but if that's the main purpose there might be other options that are more flexible (but may offer less support, I'm not sure).Other items from Amazon that I bought to help my back:* Cushion supports for my car seat (which have helped a lot). One is a wedge shaped cushion to sit on (my seat is slanted oddly and I wanted it to be more even so the wedge cushion made by Clever Yellow works well, and is available on Amazon). The other is a cushion to support my lumbar region, also available on Amazon: "Memory Foam Back Support Cushion - Designed for Back Pain Relief - Lumbar Pillow With Premium Adjustable Strap - Hypoallergenic Ventilative Mesh - Alleviates Lower Back Pain made by Xtreme Comforts." I liked it because it has a convex (rather than concave) shape... most lumbar support cushions seem to be concave and that tends to irritate my back. It was one of the only convex cushions and I love it! It's taller than most, very thick, has a removable cover, and really supports the length of my back. It does push me forward a bit, which I like in my car (I just put my seat back), but that may not be comfortable on a traditional, rolling office chair. I'm going to review both of the cushions on their pages as well. I tried another lumbar cushion by NurtureSoft but it was more concave shaped than I thought it would be and didn't work for me.* The book Freedom from Pain by Peter Levine. I can't write much about this one yet, as I just received it today, but I'm looking forward to reading it. I've been doing Trauma/Tension Release Exercises (TRE) multiple times a day and they have really really helped me (along with gradually increasing the distance of my walks), so I'm optimistic about learning about other exercises in the book!* Also planning on buying insoles and new shoes, as well as do Network Spinal Analysis at the chiropractor (a very gentle approach ... traditional chiropractor tends to trigger my body and make the bracing worse). I'm hoping the chiropractor might be able to suggest insoles/shoes and posture-correction apparel as well.A month ago I was unable to move because of my back pain. It's gotten much better and I have Faith it will continue to do so! Grateful for these supportive products to help me function better along the way!! If you're reading this and in pain you're in my heart and prayers. Hope you feel better soon!!! :)

My back had been out for a couple of weeks when I ordered this, not expecting much, but it immediately made it easier to get around without pain and complete tasks around the house that were piling up. Made sure not to keep it on for more than a couple of hours and let my body relax between uses, as directed in the product instructions. It fit well, stayed in place, and stayed fastened -- there are 4 separate fasteners across 2 layers, making sure it stays secure. I ordered a Large, and when I fasten it, the outermost layer is right at the edge of the velcro and it works okay, but if you're unsure between sizes or want to be able to tighten it a bit more, order a size smaller. Even after my back healed up, while doing some landscaping (moving and setting 55 paver stones and 15 bags of mulch), I put the brace back on to keep my back from getting sore from that.

Item is as described I tried it when washing my dishes and sweeping that is when my lower back pain hurts the most here lately its been horrible pain Iwhere I can barely stand. I can say this really helped out I did not have no were near as much pain in my lower spine I have been having when doing my house chores I would recommend and prolly buy again only reason for the 4☆ is because package was like it was tampered with like someone opened and closed it back but the product appeared untouch just the pack it came in was tampered

Sparthos Back Brace for Lower Back PainXactly what I needed. On occasion I have lower back and sciatica pains shooting down both legs to my knees. My pain is generally from a strain or stiff muscles not from injury. The only fix is heat, anti inflammatories and wearing a brace for about 7 days. I retired my 30 year old brace last year and needed a new one. After researching and reading a lot of reviews I chose this one because of the value (price and quality) and fast delivery. The fast delivery was really what tipped the scale.Appearance: This was a pretty standard back brace, there are four stabilizing supports to keep the back straight. The materials, elastic and velcro all appear to be very good quality. Stitching is strong, at least for now.Sizing: After reading the reviews I went one size larger than the size chart recommended (from small to medium) and it fits perfectly. There is a lot of room for adjustment so going a little bigger worked for me.Function: Pretty simple, align low on back, attach the main band with velcro, pull the two sidebands forward until they are firm and attach with velcro. This brace function is as expected. He quality is good, the band is a little stiff and I am sure it will soften over time.Tips: consider going larger than the size chart.Works great, fast delivery and I would buy again.

Recently had gotten into a bad car accident and went back to work, my back was killing me and the pain pills were not helping!!! I found this and decided to give it a try and i couldn’t be happier!! My back pain is way less and im down to taking my pain pills only one time a day and I even skip some days 😊 if you have back pain just give it a try!!!

Definitely provides a noticeable amount of support! I'm 5' 10" and 210 lbs and the Medium size is perfect!The double band system allows you to tighten it to the level of compression (support) you need.I would not recommend wearing it for more than 2-3 hours at a time if you're like me and you're working on strengthening your glutes -- you don't want to depend on the brace too much.

This was just what I needed for my lower back. My old one wore out. This gives me support as I’m wearing it all the time until me back feels better.