Mueller Lumbar Back Brace

Good back support. Velcro adjustable to many sizes. Very good quality.

I appear to be in the early stages of a herniated disc, with discomfort in my left butt, hip and leg, and tingling sensations in my left leg and foot when standing in one position. It has not yet advanced to actual sciatic pain. My chiropractor suggested I try a back brace to be able to work (where I stand a lot)without the tingling (which is counterproductive). I ordered this brace and use it WITHOUT the little detachable lumbar pad, at my chiropractor's recommendation. It is really great. It does prevent the tingling and makes my work situation much easier. I tried a different brace before this one but, while it stopped the tingling, it was not as nice or as adjustable. I have a 32" waist and this brace works very well for a wide range of sizes.I've researched pros and cons of braces and one word of advice is to only wear one when it is needed, ideally only a few hours a day, because it can contribute to muscle atrophy. Another caution about braces and lifting: they can cause one to feel overconfident and to lift more than they should and therefore contribute to injury or increased injury, so one has to use common sense. It is ideal if you have a knowledgeable health practitioner who can work with you regarding your ailment (if you have an ailment) and regarding the use of a brace.This is a very well made, high quality brace, which is relatively comfortable (as these things go). It is definitely superior to some of the other braces on the market and I highly recommend it. The the only thing I don't like about it is that, unlike some braces, it does not come with shoulder straps, which would allow you to loosen it and keep it around your waist when it is not needed. This can be very useful when you use the brace intermittently during the day and need it to be readily available for use. For this purpose, I bought a pair of McGuire-Nicholas "115" heavy duty black suspenders (the type used for holding tool belts, etc.; available on Amazon and at some hardware stores). They are very adjustable and work well for holding the brace when it is loosened.

I really love the brace. Using the brace for more than 25 years. I am on my fourth brace. I always carry two at all times. One for the gym and travel and other for work around home and garden.

All original products

My back was sore so I borrowed this item from my son. It was easy to get on and off, provided support for my sore back, and is slim enough to disappear under my untucked shirt. So, I bought one of my own. It is a narrower than a competitor’s brace, which I also own, but seems to provide more support and is not as restrictive to movement.

Good belt

I recently bought one of these to replace the same item. I had used the same belt almost daily for over 2 years. After doing many house projects and doing months of lawn and gardening projects it was time to replace it with a clean new one. I have tried many other back braces and this is by far my favorite. It’s thick enough that I can put my phone in between me and the belt and it stays secure. Nice when doing lawn work and want your phone close. This belt really gives you support and makes it easier for me to do daily activities. I recently broke a vertebrae and have several herniated discs. This is always the brace I grab when I need it.

Item says it fits up to size 50. I have a size 40 waist and I don't see how anyone larger than me could wear this brace.I ordered a different Mueller brace first (#4581) that said it fit up to size 44 That is ridiculous. I have a size 40 waist and I couldn't breathe with the brace on it was so tight.