Saunders Sully Shoulder Support Brace, X-Small

I tore my rotator cuff about 15 years ago. Every now and then my shoulder will become stiff and difficult to move. I also experience occasional pain in this shoulder and my neck. About 3 weeks ago I was stretching my shoulder out when I heard a "pop" sound in the shoulder. At the same time I felt a sharp pain that seemed to get worse every time I would lift my arm. I was thinking I might have re-tore the rotator cuff in the shoulder. I bought this brace so I could keep my shoulder in place without it hurting and to limit my movement so I would not injure the shoulder any further. I planned to give it a week and if the pain was still there only then would I go to the doctor. After about 5 days the pain was pretty much gone and now 3 weeks later the shoulder feels like its back to 100 percent of where it was before I heard the pop sound in it 3 weeks ago. I feel like I can start lifting weights again right now but I think I'm going to give it another week or two just to be safe. I think this brace really helped my shoulder recover faster than normal because it kept my arm in it's proper position. While wearing the brace it would not let me lift the injured shoulder's arm too high or in a painful position which can happen easily if forget that your shoulder is injured while your going about your daily activities. The only negative thing about the brace is that it is impossible to hide that you're wearing it, unless you wear a turtle neck. It almost looks like you're wearing a holster or a bulletproof vest or something nefarious under your shirt. If you wear it under a t-shirt, which is what I did, you might want to just stay home after work until your shoulder heals and make sure you tell your coworkers what the tactical looking shoulder vest thing is that you are wearing or else you might freak people out. I would definitely recommend that you do not wear this into a bank or airport. Also I would definitely recommend that you go to a doctor if your shoulder hurts more than two weeks. If your shoulder hurts more than 2 weeks then you probably have a torn rotator cuff which is a serious injury that requires medical attention.

I am really frustrated with this item. I was sized at my Orthopaedics office. They advised me to get the Sully in the size XS. They said it would be cheaper to just buy the brace online. I received the item very quickly, and was happy with the overall appearance of the product. I tried getting the brace on and was very disappointed. The bicep portion of the brace is wayyyy too snug. My arm started feeling tingly from my circulation being cut off. I have been trying to return this for a size Small, but unfortunately this product is not eligible for return? This is ridiculous. I have now paid $130 for a brace that I cannot use, and cannot return...

I bought this brace to replace the one I bought for my son after he had surgery for a torn labrum. He wore the original one out and that cost $200. This was the exact same model as the first one. He was able to safely finish play his senior seasons in high school for both football and basketball. It fits very comfortably and restricts you for over extending your arm/shoulder to wear it would get injured again. Make sure you buy the correct size. It's supposed to be tight and works best that way. Long story short, he just took it with him to college and is now wearing it in football camp!

I tore my rotatory cuff approx 1 year prior to making the purchase. I am extremely impressed with the quality and protection this has given me! I play slow-pitch softball (Adult) for a coed travel team. Yes I play a hot spot 3rd base, so getting the ball to 1st base was simple with the help of the DonJoy brace. There are many ways this can be used so I recommend watching a YouTube Video to learn how to properly put it on for your specific injury. This is an awesome product to have and I HIGHLY RECOMMEND IT!!! I will continue to use after my surgery on my cuff as well. Fast shipping and good value, this is worth every dollar spent and some!!!

Purchased for a patient of ours following his shoulder surgery. Nice snug fit and well designed. Our pt stated that "I enjoy how it feels and gives me extra confidence w/ my shoulder". Only compliant is sl diff to apply by pt. Would recommend for any person w/ shoulder instability.

I used this brace for snowboarding prior to having surgery on my labrum. Although the brace stabilized my shoulder joint, I managed to dislocate my shoulder three times while using the brace. I had the brace tightened so much that my fingers would begin to turn purple. On another note you must have someone assist you in order to put the brace on. After a months use, the brace began to deteriorate, ripping at the seams as shown in other reviews. Overall, this product will decrease the chance of dislocation, but will not stop it.

Was in between sizes so there is some gapping even when pulling the straps and closures tight. Use an undershirt to help with the perspiration as the neoprene is very hot when you are exercising. Provides excellent stability in multiple directions. Different strapping combinations can support the shoulder in all directions. Allows functional use of the arm without feeling like the shoulder will pop out. The velcro is very strong and holds just where you need it. Requires 2 people to put it on to get it on with minimal gaps and to get the straps tight enough to support the way they are designed to.

I bought this brace for my son to wrestle with (and for soccer). I measured him and used those measurements to what they recommended on the page. It is WAY too small for him, his arm turns purple when he puts it on and the site is saying that I cannot return (exchange) this item. I have contacted the seller to see what can be done. Hoping they can exchange it or do something for me, otherwise, I would pass on buying this online as you cannot return it if it doesn't fit.