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

The brace is very effective, but the back panel too flimsy and not supportive. Just moves around when bending over. I decided to buy this same product, a bit cheaper without the panel. Provides enough support without the panel. very effective. pulls very strong and tight and easier to use than other cheaper back braces. I did go down a size however (waist size 30). The front belt is smaller on the small and easier to wear, although the medium has a wider band which has a bit more size/hip support, it felt too bulky. the small I can adjust well enough. Helps with my sciatica and herniated lower lumbar discs.

Highly recommend!! My Mom uses this, and is SO happy to have it. It has been such a great back support for her. A little context: my mother has lumbar displacement. She needs surgery but is not able to go under knife due to age and many other health issues. She is on multiple daily pain meds. The neurologist did prescribe her a medical grade back brace, but it had been almost a whole year and I was unable to get my hands on it. The insurance does cover it, but the DMEs that are under insurance either didn't have it or was out of stock. The one sold at the medical supply store is over $500 out of pocket; which surpasses my affordability. I have seen few similar or same-ish braces including this one online, but I was hesitant. Mom's pain had been getting worse, and the over the counter belts or simpler braces from DME wasn't helping anymore. I took the leap of faith, and bought it to give it a try. OMG!! Miracle! Mom has been way much more active and feels less pain. She is much more stable now. The only thing that is somewhat odd is...if you are a female, your breast do look weird when sitting down; it bulges up but isn't uncomfortable. For the pain relief, this is a small sacrifice.

The sciatica pain from my herniated disc has been reducing gradually since I purchased this item. However, I do not notice instant improvement when I put on the belt. It's a little annoying putting on the brace because the pieces with velcro often get stuck on other velcro and it becomes difficult to find the small pieces with velcro. All in all though, I am pleased with this item.

I am just recovering from lower back fusion surgery and needed a back brace that would not interfere with the area of the surgery. I bought two braces since this one would not arrive soon enough. The first one put pressure on the surgery area and I returned it immediately. The one that I am reviewing here did just what I needed it to do. It provides the back support I need but with the rigid portion installed, it does not touch my incision area at all. Consequently, I can sit back fully in my computer chair (which has a lumbar support frame) without any added pain and allow the chair to assist me in straightening my back and continuing to improve my posture. I have not tried it without the rigid portion of the brace but definitely will later on when my back has healed from the surgery. I would definitely recommend this back brace to anyone recovering from back surgery.

I have spondylolisthesis. This brace is supposed to help. I really don't believe it does. Feels like I've wasted a bunch of money.