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

On third one over a few years. Provides good support for lower lumbar vertebrae.Equivalent to one given at physical therapy. Comfortable Only issue is not to lay down on hard surfaces with it since plastic has tendency to crack.

I found this for my husband who has back issues. He didn’t think he wanted the solid plastic piece but I nagged him into trying it finally. He doesn’t mind the solid piece and is finding the pulley system really helpful! It means you can tighten or loosen it with the pulley instead of undoing the big Velcro ends and trying to get them stuck at the right spot. The pulley strings look a little delicate but may be more rugged than they look. Time will tell about that but the first few days have been really good. Since the hard plastic piece can be removed or repositioned, there are way more options with this brace than any others I’ve seen. I’d recommend giving it a try.

If you need to wear a brace, I'll say this is fairly comfortable. The additional tightening straps are a game changer in terms of achieving maximum support. I've only had it on a couple of times so far so can't comment on durability yet.

I have an L5 S1 herniated disc and this works great for my bad days. I definitely would have gotten a size up, I wear an XL shirt so probably should’ve gotten the XL. I took the piece for back support out because it gets very sweaty very fast and doesn’t sit on my back quite right and is difficult to sit with which is when I have the most pain. I took that off and used a flimsy mcdavid sportmed brace underneath to protect my skin because it can be uncomfortable and unattractive as I’m overweight and it makes what chub I have go over the top and just looks weird. Overall a great product just wish the material was softer!

Easy to use and able to apply and adjust while wearing it.