FlexGuard Support Back Brace - Back Support Belts for Men Women, Compression Lower Back Brace for Pain Relief, Strained Muscles, Breathable Lumbar Belts with Functional Pocket for Sciatica

I have a lot of instability in my lumbar spine where it meets the sacrum. It cased me a lot of problems walking. After just a few steps I started to look like a comma. My posture was terrible. It was even making it hard to hold my head up, my head felt like it had somehow gained a bunch of weight. And that would force me to sit down much faster then I wanted too. I'm an RN who after many years working in the ER my back was trashed. I should have known what to do but I was skeptical of braces. Here's where the story goes sideways for a moment. I needed a new holster for concealed carry hand gun. So I tried a belly band. It sound like it work well. The minute I put five or six inch wide elastic holster on, my posture improved immediately. I could stand around an talk with discomfort. I walk an turn a corner with it hurting. I was amazed. I found myself wearing my empty holster all day long. So last week I took the plunge because not only is this brace wider than my holster. It has a built in lumber support cushion. And you can chinch up the brace with the velcro elastic adjusters, and that part is just great. I like wearing a tight like the corsets ladies used to wear. But anyone can adjust this thing to the sure them needs and comfort. I wear my now from the time I get up until I go to bed for the night. I live in Northern Michigan so it hasn't been at hot yet. But we had two really humid days. And I didn't detect any problems with sweating under the brace. And I was sweating on my shoulders. The brace is made from materials that let it breathe, so I don't think it will be a problem even in the August. Besides this just feels way to good to give it up for a little extra warmth (if that happens). If like me, you've never tried one things and and have low back pain or just want to have a stable brace for your back. This one is a great option, and it was actually cheaper than my narrower far less adjustable holster. Heartily recommended! 5 stars for pain relief, 5 stars for support, 5 stars for adjustability, and 5 stars for price.

Good product

I did not give this a 5-star because it is not padded to be worn next to the skin under clothing but, other than that, this is an excellent product. Worn over a T-shirt it stays in place and provides good support sitting at a desk. It may be good for heavier work but I haven't tried that...yet. It has a pocket which hold a cold/hot pack (not supplied) or a lumbar pillow (included) and I have found the lumbar pillow is excellent support. The Velcro works well and the bands at the sides are easy to adjust and 'get right'. If you have lower spine problems that sitting makes worse, this is an excellent solution.

I have osteoarthritis and degenerative joint disease. I've suffered for a number of years but more so the past 5 months with a mid back herniated disc and a lower back compressed nerve. I've tried medically fitted back braces and recieved no relief at all, nor did they fit well at all. I've waisted a lot of money on back braces. My Physical Therapist helped me pick this FlexGuard back brace out and oh what a difference it seriously makes!! My Orthopedic Dr does not recommend wearing a back brace for long periods at a time with the severity of damage in my back. He is so pleased with the relief I'm getting from this brace he took down the information about it to recommend to other patients. I wear it to do dishes, laundry, drive, vacuum, e.t.c, and am now able to go for longer walks. I can now also sit through my grandkids music concerts for 2 hours. I'm amazed at the positive results I'm getting from this back brace. It is easier to put on and take off than others I've purchased. It does not move at all once it is securely put in place. It stays exactly where I put it, even when bending. I really do like the added lumbar pad, as it gives additional support exactly where I need it. This pad is almost like a counter-pressure which not only helps with pain, but also my posture. I would also recommend this to anyone for long periods of wear such as working on your feet all day long, due to the comfort in wearing it. It is also very well made and durable. I HIGHLY recommend the FlexGuard back brace and wish the same positive results to everyone as I have gotten from it... 👍

I actually really like this product, wish it were a bit wider on the midrif(and maybe even the back), but I always feel like that. I'm not tall 6ft, 220lbs. I've worked for ups for 6 harrowing years, and wear this(usually) for 4 to 5 hours a day(maybe I'm using it too much, maybe I expect too much, but it's my back, and I demand a good product for it). Sure, the stretch material gets stretched out, but it still works perfect. However, the stitching started to come lose in the first 3 months on the center rear support bar and one of the pull tabs lost stitching in the rear too. In the last 3 months, the stitching on the pull tabs in the front started to tear as well. Will buy another. The market on back braces/back support is so very trash that it's hard to find a decent one that won't fall to s*** after 2 months. In my extensive experience using various back support products, this is one of the few that I would ever recommend. It is a good product. As a side note to the maker(if they aren't the seller) and anyone who might know what I'm talking about: It baffles me that I cannot for the life of me find a back and chest support that isn't designed like garbage. I had a great one a few years ago I used with a rescue squad I was on, but they weren't produced anymore. It was a back support, similar to your "back and chest supports", with a hardened spine, built into a vest. After securing the waist, there may have been a zipper, and there were 2 (2" wide) thick built in straps around the waist that each had very thick hardened plastic buckles. To top it off, there was a 1" wide built in strap at the chest to secure the shoulders together. It's similar to a tool vest, but with support and lifting in mind. I don't know who built it, and no one I worked with knows either. But I think you could pull it off.

Sceptical when buying at first but so glad I did great for lower back pain couldn't be without it well worth the money great for posture when back goes couldn't get through the day without it

Just got this and it’s better than l thought,not to hard to use,and a good little guide that shows some exercises to use to help your back,they seem very helpful,recommend.

Excelente

The product works as described supporting your back. However it did not give me much relief from pain in lower back. It is also quite cumbersome…I won’t be wearing underneath clothing any time soon. It does however seem to be well made and should last. Velcro fastening in particular is excellent. The pocket in the back for heating pads is very useful. The heat can provide some pain relief.

My husband found this really good for posture and relieving back pain. A bit uncomfortable when out having a meal. But overall worth the money if you have lower back pain which causes stooping.