FREETOOBack Brace for Lower Back Pain Relief with Pulley System,Lumbar Support Belt for Men & Women with Lumbar Pad, Ergonomic Design and Soft Breathable 3D Knit Material,for Herniated Disc,Sciatica

I love this item it did actual STOP a throbbing back (I hv degeneration disc disease, sciatica & 3 herniated disc. To top it off I just found out I hv OSTEOPOROSIS "the chefs kiss" that is the hallmark of R.A which I unfortunately had before finding this new diagnosis through bone scan a week ago....🙄"Anyhow my back & hip pain had been getting worse I had a back brace from some years ago by a crappy company just dying to tale advantage of my good medical benefits. I'm retired disabled early from the govt.The brace I had yrs ago was over-priced (280!!?) & useless didn't fit either. Damn Medicare paying for crap!! So anyway I have to take "every" precaution now because I've had a few breaks I wanted a good support 4 my back.I researched almost a month online b4 I decided to try this one the reason why goes as follows--metal stabilizers, back triangle support for the curvature in your spine, metal springs in the side good for allowing a slight bend but very sturdy & durable, the heavy duty double elastic bands that pull either side to make it snug around your waist & allow you to maintain a stiff posture.I use this along with a posture corrector (that's another brace) to help keep my shoulders straight & back.I only have 1 issue with this & that is bc I am borderline due to meds that fluctuate my weight on the edge of Size Small. I am slightly over & even though my back pain STOPPED it left me w welts as I tightened it slight bit of my tummy sticking out as I struggled to pull it over completely. I shouldn't of done that 😶 it hurt. I sent a pic per request but not fully showing my belly as I was just arriving home & changing clothes so it doesn't show the under belly hanging out. I adjusted it & tried bit I just needed a size up. I love it though bc it helped my back pain just needed a size up which the c/s graciously assisted me with. The c/s is excellent as the day I recieved it they checked in to see how it was going. I am very impressed & I am going to get on for my other half who also had back issues & a hernia that needs surgery again. Also my closest girlfriend is going 2 get one after I told her my back pain stopped. Usually my back would actually click I would hear it as it would fall & violent pain I mean I could FEEL it move & grind!!With the brace my spine is "stable" & stopped twist & grinding & dropping. This is "MY EXPERIENCE THATS POSITIVE!!" It's NOT a cure all BUT till I have surgery it allows me to drive & function. I even slept with it on. But ""that's me"" this is bc it is hard to get up bc of my discs. I'm NOT saying this is a exception for medical treatment no I'm NOT but it is a great assistant in lieu of it to assist w pain. So it is a ((pain assistant & stabilizer)) that I am using it for my lower back & herniated discs. If I had to YES I would buy this manufacturer again. I would. They are sending a size up so I'll update after I get it.

I thought this brace was very comfortable right out of the package but the one thing I did NOT like was it was a bit too "springy" because the tightening straps are elastic and stretchy. I could never get the brace really tight the way I like. I was going to return it but upon looking more closely realized ONLY the bottom section of the straps were elastic and that I could replace those bottom sections of strap with regular inelastic webbing. I took a gamble and ordered this kit which has the same size webbing (32mm) along with slider buckles to secure it.https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09N3KF7BZ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1I cut off those lower elastic sections and replaced them with the inelastic webbing and slider buckles, being careful to get the webbing in the same positions as the original. It worked like a charm, and turned this brace into exactly what I needed. Super firm and supportive with no springiness, it is the most comfortable and supportive brace I have ever used. I ordered a second brace so I have a backup and will replace those elastic sections of the tightening straps once I start using the second one. The velcro on this sort of strap does not last forever so I will be prepared when the time comes.My verdict is so so on the original version because I could not get it tight enough, superb after replacing the elastic portion of the tightening strap.

I have used this while wrestling my lawn mower up steep slopes, while loading boxes. I have appreciated how easy it is to apply, and have had less pain after some activities that I was beginning to rule out. I recommend this for folks with lumbar, or ileosacral joint pain.

Quality construction and firm support. Comfortable

Husband loves it. It does run big but for bending over you may want that agility. Comfortable and sturdy for his back.

Middle velcro piece was sewn on crooked which makes the pad shift and uncomfortable

Wow, the immediate relief that this brace gave me when I first put it one, was life changing it took away at least 40 percent of the pain that I was dealing with. I know that this is not a permanent fix, but wow. When wearing, im able to stand longer, walk longer. Help we do the small day to day things that I need to get done . I will utilize this belt as much as I can until I resolve this herniated disc issue.

It is the best back brace I have ever worn. The two extra tension straps make it much better at customizing the support for your back