MUELLER Sports Medicine Lumbar Back Brace with Removable Pad, Ideal for Upper and Lower Back Pain, Relief & Support for Men and Women, Strains, Sciatica, Scoliosis

As someone who suffers from sciatica problems, I've been looking for a decent back brace to help alleviate the pain, especially when driving. I tried several, and this one with the lumbar support really does the trick. I tried a couple of other brands, but Mueller overall produces a great product for a reasonable price. Construction is excellent - seams are tight, ample velcro, easy to put on and take off. I have a 34" waist and this fits fine -- could easily accomodate several more inches. I started with the basic Mueller brace (the one without the lumbar). Nice, but didn't really help all that much in terms of pain. The higher end Mueller (the one with the laces on the back) was also very nicely made and a snap to adjust, but again, it didn't offer the support I needed. The lumbar pad on this model makes all the difference. They have videos of several of their models on their website which are very helpful, but they are hard to find -- I just stumbled across them by plugging in the model numbers. Good info, but a very poorly organized site. Everyone's back is different, so unfortunately you'll need to try out various models to see what hits the sweet spot for your condition. All three Muller braces that I've tried were all very well made and a good value, so I can highly recommend the brand. I ended up buying two so I could keep one in the car and one at home. I found that using both lumbar supports next to one another makes the support even better. The lumbar pads attach with velcro, and there is room to fit both on the same belt side-by-side. That works best for me when driving. A single lumbar pad works well for when I'm mobile. I also want to pass along some advice I received from my physical therapist regarding braces. While they can be huge help, you should not wear one constantly since it can lead to muscle atrophy. The ideal situation is to build up your core muscles so they do the job on their own. A brace is just a stop-gap to help cut down on pain on the bad days or when you are stressing the muscles (which, for me, occurs when I'm driving long distances). Used judiciously they're great; used improperly can make the situation worse. If you're reading this you probably have back pain, and I very much hope you find the right solution that helps make the situation better or at least more tolerable.

I recently incurred a pinched nerve or compressed disc in my lower back and needed something to help support my back while I recovered. This worked perfectly for my situation. While it didn't fully alleviate the pain, it definiately made getting around my house easier since my back muscles were more supported. The first day I received this I started wearing it immediately and even wore it to bed. It is comfortable enough to sleep in (given the circumstance of my condidition, I use the term "comfortable" loosely.) It isn't as breathable as I would like but otherwise the size and overall comfort is excellent. It did have a strong chemical odor when first opened; likely from the manufacturing factory. Great Option For The Price, Comfortable, Excellent Back Support, Easy To Use. Doesn't Offer Much Ventalation or Breathability.

Very pleased with fit and support.

I bought this back brace when I was working in a restaurant and had to do a lot of heavy lifting, and it was a total lifesaver. It provided amazing support and really helped prevent back pain during long shifts. I highly recommend it to anyone who works with heavy loads; it's essential for protecting your spine and preventing injuries like hernias. Durable, adjustable, and very effective!

I'm 74, 6-4, long time heart patient. 3-1-19, I weighed 245 and started on a diet/exercise program of my own. I eat a healthy Asian/Mediterranean diet but way too many sweets and chocolates. I also started walking 90 minutes every single day. After being down 20-25 lbs I found lots of new energy and feel like a 40 year old. I'm retired and started to work on many projects and chores around the house and backyard. I weighed 202 lbs this morning, 7-22-19, down 43 lbs. However, about four weeks ago I began to have increasing mid to lower back pain/discomfort. It's not the walking, but lots of stationary standing morning to evening. Never had serious bad issues, but have experienced this lower back fatigue in the past occasionally when I accompany my wife shopping and end up standing for hours while she shops for clothes, etc. I had used a back brace years ago that helped when I was lifting and pushing heavy equipment. Last week I spent considerable time online researching back braces. There are many with confusing model numbers. I finally settled on the Mueller 255. Note, the model 255 (Amazom, etc.) and model 6721 (Walgreens, etc.) from Mueller are the same exact brace sold thru different types of re-sellers. Both have a removable lumbar support. I received the brace about 1pm on Monday, immediately put it on for house/yard chores for about 5 hours and then again for my 90 minute walk and until I went to bed. It felt great right from the start and only some very slight discomfort as I began to walk, but went away in about 30 minutes. I wore it again today, Tuesday, all day for home chores and shopping. Once again I did my 90 minute early evening and this time felt zero discomfort. I seem so far to prefer to use the brace without the lumbar support Thank you Mueller! This back brace seems perfect for me. I now have a 34" waist and a very slightly paunchy stomach, about 36" (35" average). My photo of the back side of the brace was taken in a mirror and thus reversed, sorry. It is good to realize that the back brace does cover the lower stomach some. See the my last photo where I'm pointing to my belly button. This is very important as I read here lots of complaints about sizing issues. If one has a stomach that is several inches or more larger in circumference than the waist then that must be taken into consideration. I'm think the 50" max is overstated. Note my photo colors are a little off. The brace is definitely black. I'm very impressed with the obvious high quality of this brace, functionality and the great support it gives my back when needed due to my long days of standing, bending and lifting. Highly;y Recommended!

The primary belt with the male, hook, velcrow is 2 inches wider than the belt it overlaps so the exposed male velcrow can snag your clothes. You need to wear it over an undershirt. Other than that I like it and it helps my lower back pain.

Injured my back in 1995 and one of those real tight fitting neoprene back braces was the best I've every owned and back then I wore a size 34 paints and in decent shape. After 15 years of back pain and I'm 62 now, the neoprene ones will not work due to having a big fat belly. That's what happens when you live with a back problem and exercise goes out the window. Tto me the sizing in the listing was a bit confusing, so I hope this helps. Today I'm a size 46/48 pants and where they tell you to ,I measure 56" . Ordered a Regular and it fit perfect. When you get it and go to pull it out of the heavy duty zip lock bag you note it's weight, then the size. It kinda reminds you a one of those WWE belts. When looking it over you realize this company was not playing around when they designed this back brace. It is well stitched and a quality product. While wearing it you can bend over to pick something off the floor but it is restrictive because it want to keep you in a upright position. I've decided to sell my house and it needs painting, so for a person who 3 1/2 months ago had a Decompression Laminectomy (spinal surgery) where the surgeon cut all my back muscles, took out a section of my spinal column out, scrapped my spine and ground out the hole in the hip for the spine. Well I'm doing WAY more than I should be, did my laundry room first and it about killed my back. So I ordered this brace. I still have pain while I'm working, but I was waking in the morning feeling like I was beat by a baseball bat, sense wearing the brace that has gone away, and also like I said I'm still feeling pain while working, but feel more stable on a ladder, and when I take a break and take the brace off my pain is dissipating more quickly. So I gave it a 4 on pain relief, but if you have a chronic condition, by now you should know no one thing is going to return you to normal. Gave it a 5 on support, and 4 on comfort, because you should know it's not going to be like your comfy like you comfy Pj"s. One last thing, I do like the way they designed the outer waist bands so that the both attach and work independently of each other. All n All if your looking at back braces I'm glad I made this purchase, and if your small framed I'd get the small/medium one, if your and old fat man like me the regular one works fine and can be tighten as loose or as tight as you want.

My husband does a lot of yard work and has a lot of back pain. This support brace is terrific. He really likes it and has no back pain at present. He will wear it when needed for yard work.

Super

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Ottima fascia che lenisce il mio mal di schiena. Molto utile l'imbottitura staccabile. La uso anche per fare trekking e devo dire che non da fastidio. Ottima

Muy buen producto

My second repear order as earlier one is worn out.