Shock Doctor Adult Ultra Back Support

If you got a belly it fits totally different

Hey middle ager active guys! (Yep, me too) If you occassionally hurt your lower back, irritating an already known condition, or your feel like you need to be more careful, this might be the ticket! I wanted a lower back brace that I could still work with on, that would move with me, and be uber-adjustable. This is it. Stretchy, breathable, and on a scale of 1 to 10 I would say its a 6. To put this in perspective, a weight lifters belt should be 9-10 for something like deadlifts, right? I guess I could use this at the gym, but its more of a reminder that ideal gear for something like that. I recently schlepped 80 lb bags of concrete mix. Wore the back support. Helped me, and reminded me not to bend the wrong way. Probably all I will need. And thin enough that you could get it on under casual clothing.

Two things I would consider before buying this product.1. How tight do you prefer back supports to be?Answer 1. I like my back supports to be pretty tight. When I was reading the reviews, a lot of people were saying to get the size up from what you would expect to get. I don't agree. I am a 36 waist and I got the XL, I wish I would have gotten the Large.2. How stiff do you want your back support?Answer 2. I had back surgery almost a year ago and I bought this because I am still very active, cautious, but active. I figured this would be a good support while playing volleyball, or doing sprints. The three supports that you see on the back are not nearly as stiff as they appear.I gave this 4 stars because it is still a supportive product, very high quality, and was a great price for the quality of the product. If you are to have this for everyday wear, & for comfort while you sit in the office. then I would say to purchase this product.

Excellent product! Super fast free delivery even over Christmas. Gives all the support in all the right places for me. With two herniated discs and a bulging disc in my extreme lower back this back brace is perfect. Very lightweight yet put perfectly together for strong constant support. Takes the permanent pain away and my back feels like it did before the injury. I was afraid there were no good braces available at a reasonable price, this product is excellent at a fantastic price. I read the reviews, do order a size larger then you think you need and you'll be glad you did for a perfect fit with room to grow. Just so very satisfied with this product. As a professional union Stagehand I was afraid my ruptured back would forever hold me back in a very physical profession, this brace gave me my back back and I'm so much more confident and back to what I was before the injury. Truly takes the constant pain away, I look forward to wearing it when I put it on.

Use these belts to help support lower back while skiing. They are good at what I use them for, and am mostly happy w/ them. The "straps" are very resistant - exerting a good amount of pressure, which lends to a feeling of supporting the lower back. I am not overly happy with the "staying" power of the straps, however. They do stretch after some use, and, my first belt - 2 ski seasons old ( one season was a short one due to lack of snow ) is ready to be thrown away. The Velcro end of one of the straps lost a lot of its gripping ability, as well.

I bought a size bigger than I thought I would need, and I am grateful for my foresight. Fits snug, as it should. Very sturdy and so very comfortable. I had a bulging disk and this belt didn't put pressure on it the way traditional belts had. It is bulky to wear under clothing but chaffs a little on bare skin. I recommend an undershirt, a thin one if you are in a warm area and working up a sweat.

After having nerve irritation in my back (nearly a herniated disk) and going through physical therapy, I took some time off from the gym. Once I got back in there, I wanted to take things slowly and start with lighter weights. I got this to help support my back and to make sure my posture is correct. It really helps me focus on my form rather than the weights. My back feels great and I am able to lift again. I wear this when running, during spin class, etc. It allows me to move freely but keep my back secure. I love it!

El Velcro no agarra bien después de una semana de uso.

Good at restricting your movement (preventing further injury) and reflects body heat well (which provides some form of heat therapy and helps with increasing blood flow to the target area).Only downside is that the stitching on the edges rubs/irritates me a little, but easily overcome by wearing over a vest.

on the face of it- the item looks like in the picture. HOWEVER, when I tried to put it on-- it is extremely uncomfortable. I don't use it and I bought another one. too bad since it is an expensive product.

Works great. I like the extra elasticated straps, as when I sit down I can release some of the pressure on my abdomen and then tighten back up before I stand up again.

This is a great back support

La calidad del producto es muy buena, el soporte lumbar es rígido y da buen soporte, algo que no me gusto es que el velcro es algo pequeño.