MUELLERLumbar Back Brace

I appear to be in the early stages of a herniated disc, with discomfort in my left butt, hip and leg, and tingling sensations in my left leg and foot when standing in one position. It has not yet advanced to actual sciatic pain. My chiropractor suggested I try a back brace to be able to work (where I stand a lot)without the tingling (which is counterproductive). I ordered this brace and use it WITHOUT the little detachable lumbar pad, at my chiropractor's recommendation. It is really great. It does prevent the tingling and makes my work situation much easier. I tried a different brace before this one but, while it stopped the tingling, it was not as nice or as adjustable. I have a 32" waist and this brace works very well for a wide range of sizes.I've researched pros and cons of braces and one word of advice is to only wear one when it is needed, ideally only a few hours a day, because it can contribute to muscle atrophy. Another caution about braces and lifting: they can cause one to feel overconfident and to lift more than they should and therefore contribute to injury or increased injury, so one has to use common sense. It is ideal if you have a knowledgeable health practitioner who can work with you regarding your ailment (if you have an ailment) and regarding the use of a brace.This is a very well made, high quality brace, which is relatively comfortable (as these things go). It is definitely superior to some of the other braces on the market and I highly recommend it. The the only thing I don't like about it is that, unlike some braces, it does not come with shoulder straps, which would allow you to loosen it and keep it around your waist when it is not needed. This can be very useful when you use the brace intermittently during the day and need it to be readily available for use. For this purpose, I bought a pair of McGuire-Nicholas "115" heavy duty black suspenders (the type used for holding tool belts, etc.; available on Amazon and at some hardware stores). They are very adjustable and work well for holding the brace when it is loosened.

I recently bought one of these to replace the same item. I had used the same belt almost daily for over 2 years. After doing many house projects and doing months of lawn and gardening projects it was time to replace it with a clean new one. I have tried many other back braces and this is by far my favorite. It’s thick enough that I can put my phone in between me and the belt and it stays secure. Nice when doing lawn work and want your phone close. This belt really gives you support and makes it easier for me to do daily activities. I recently broke a vertebrae and have several herniated discs. This is always the brace I grab when I need it.

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When I'm working (landscape maintenance), I like tight shoes, tight pants and a tight belt. These tight items allowed me to expend all my energy working and not worry about slipping and holding my gut in. This brace allows me to do that and work for positively Hours without tiring. (However I ditched the added lumbar support as it was doing more harm than good for me, but others might find it's Just the Thing.) It might even be good for back pain, but that's not what I use it for.I'm guessing it's reversed my age and work ability a good 5 to 7 years.If I could give it 10 stars I would!

If you have a serious back injury, first see a doctor and be sure and ask about physical therapy while you are there. Physicians don't always think of this non-surgical approach to lower back pain without a little encouragement! Having a strong core is nature's back brace, and it will protect you from injury better than anything you can buy on Amazon!But if you are looking to prevent a further incident of back pain, this brace can be very helpful. Ever since I suffered a case of whiplash a few years back, I have worn this brace while I play sports, clean house or garden. From the minute I put it on, I feel secure and supported. If I do any of the above without it, the next morning I pay the price when I get out of bed. On those days, I put on the brace and wear it all day long.I like the double adjustment on this brace. When I tighten the first set of velcro straps, it feels good, but when I tighten the second set over that, the resulting compression and support relieve those twings of backache right away.I have a couple of neoprene belts I got at the drugstore. They don't support as well, and they cause my midsection to sweat unbearably. The velcro attachments pull away after time and start to scratch.This brace is very well made and should hold up for years of use.

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Have only had the product for two days, but both my wife and I find it very comfortable and that it provides some relief for back pain. We have different issues with our backs, mine being muscular, hers being spinal, with compressed vertebrae. Yet we both find that this brace helps to relieve those constant, nagging pains that arise from doing house work.I will also add that I have a 40" waist and found that the brace easily fits me. I estimate that it has about 7" of extra space, when fitted properly. I was a little worried about this, given the other posted reviews. If fully stretched, perhaps it could even reach the manufacturer's stated maximum size of 50", but I don't know if it would still be comfortable. I certainly don't see any issues of using it with a waist size of up to 45" to 46".

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Replacing my previous MUELLER belt bought 15 years ago which is still functional but getting a little tired . Can feel the difference in back support already

I bought this as a replacement as this product really does give relief and support. It is comfortable to wear over a fair period (most of a day) when needed.I would and could not do without it.

I bought it for my mother-in-law who has problem of slip disc. She has used it for three days, few hours everyday and has been feeling a lot of comfort in the pain. Although, she has to take off the extra triangular support for lumber from the back. Nice product with two straps, which can give custom adjustment for the spine and core muscles. I recommend this product.

Very happy, works well