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Mueller 255 Lumbar Support Back Brace with Removable Pad, Black, Regular(Package May Vary)

Mueller 255 Lumbar Support Back Brace with Removable Pad, Black, Regular(Package May Vary)

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Style: Regular 28" - 50"Change
Price:$23.95+ Free shipping with Amazon Prime
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Christie Campbell
5.0 out of 5 starsLife Changing
October 10, 2016
I have never felt compelled enough to write a review but this back brace made something that hasn't been possible in about 10yrs actually possible. I have had back issues for about a decade and not one Dr has suggested a back brace. I am only able to walk for about 45min before the pain is unbearable. I love amusement parks but I have to rent one of those electric carts and it truly ruins the experience. On a whim I decided to try a brace out. I recently took my family to a large amusement park and about 2hrs in I realized that I was still walking and in what I would describe as completely bearable pain. It was about 95* and I was saturated with sweat and the brace never moved! I did readjust twice but like I said I have never used one before and figuring out the best position took a couple tries. We wound up being there from 9am-3pm I was able to enjoy the entire day walking around and on rides! Since this experience I have started to use it to be able to go on walks, shopping even just grocery shopping. I can finally enjoy/tolerate even the little things. I have NEVER written a review before but I felt I would be doing my fellow consumers an injustice if I didn't.
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William R Kaufman
1.0 out of 5 starsNot returnable BEWARE
April 2, 2017
Buyer beware! This item is not returnable. I ordered it because the size sold in the big box store bordered on being a bit too tight and thought a little adjustability would be great. This turns out to be humongous and heavy and is just extremely too big . All I did was try it on and now I can't return it so I have something I will never use. I hate to give a 1 star rating as it probably works great if it fits properly. It is the refund policy that stinks. I have read reviews by others who were able to return it so i am confused about that. I will shop more cautiously going forward. I should've ordered at the big box store, they would have taken it back. Live and learn.
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Christie Campbell
5.0 out of 5 starsLife Changing
October 10, 2016
Style: Regular 28" - 50"Verified Purchase
I have never felt compelled enough to write a review but this back brace made something that hasn't been possible in about 10yrs actually possible. I have had back issues for about a decade and not one Dr has suggested a back brace. I am only able to walk for about 45min before the pain is unbearable. I love amusement parks but I have to rent one of those electric carts and it truly ruins the experience. On a whim I decided to try a brace out. I recently took my family to a large amusement park and about 2hrs in I realized that I was still walking and in what I would describe as completely bearable pain. It was about 95* and I was saturated with sweat and the brace never moved! I did readjust twice but like I said I have never used one before and figuring out the best position took a couple tries. We wound up being there from 9am-3pm I was able to enjoy the entire day walking around and on rides! Since this experience I have started to use it to be able to go on walks, shopping even just grocery shopping. I can finally enjoy/tolerate even the little things. I have NEVER written a review before but I felt I would be doing my fellow consumers an injustice if I didn't.
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Daniel Zehler
5.0 out of 5 starsHighly Recommend, but 40 inch waist-line max.
May 20, 2017
Style: Regular 28" - 50"Verified Purchase
Well I've been wearing this brace for some 5-years now, so as to protect my back during heavy lifting, and while square dancing, etc. And during that time period, it has helped me immensely, along with thankfully zero set-backs. But unfortunately, it's now looking a bit worn & shabby, so I ordered a replacement. And of course my original brace also stretched out approx. 5-inches during those 5-years, while I in turn added several inches to my waistline. The real problem being that the replacement brace doesn't fit my current 42-inch waist, even though it's range is supposed to be from 28-50 inches. Yes, I can get it on, but without being able to move or breath. But because I like this brace so-much, I decided to take a chance and I ordered the plus sized brace (50-70 inches), which unfortunately was far too large. My overall point being that if your waist-line measures in the 40-50 inch range, you really should be shopping elsewhere, just like I will be, trying to find something equivalent in quality, that also fits. No idea why Mueller doesn't offer an in between size, which they really need to.
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fmwardalotTop Contributor: Photography
5.0 out of 5 starsOnly wish I bought this years ago.
December 24, 2017
Style: Regular 28" - 50"Verified Purchase
Great, wide back support. I have a few others, but this one is the widest. It sites nicely between the hips and the rib cage. The Lumbar lump/pad in the middle does nothing for me. There are 4 stiffeners on either side of the spine, and if you put it on tight, it will keep you upright.

Noteworthy is that when sitting in an office chair with this brace, posture is remarkable. Other back braces I have used allow me to slouch in the chair, but not this one. The width is what keep you nice and upright. Herniated discs, in my case, need perfect vertebrae alignment to manage pain.

I ordered the 28 - 50" size, and I'm 38" waist, 6'0" male. Fits fine, and you can really snug it up. The hook/loop fasteners are remarkable too when new. Once you position the elastic bands, they really stay put...and it takes a good bit of effort to free yourself.

Since it is very wide, anyone shorter than 5'6" should probably have a test run...it might be too wide, and sit either too far up or too far down.

I love this brace...I really wish I bought it sooner. Keep the spine aligned!
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John J. Topper
5.0 out of 5 starsPerfect
December 16, 2015
Style: Regular 28" - 50"Verified Purchase
I work as a Paramedic, so my back faces frequent strain in all kinds of unpredictable ways. One minute I may be carrying a patient down a flight of stairs, and the next I'm fighting off a dozen ninjas (Are you a paramedic? No? Okay then.) Talk to five people who have been in EMS for a long time. I promise at least one (and probably more) has chronic back problems. I was recently out of work for 15 days with a lumbar strain.

During lifting and totally real ninja battles, I need support for my back, but without sacrificing range of motion. I also need to wear these for the entirety of a 12+ hour shift, so comfort is a must.

I will never wear another lumbar support. This one is perfect. It is very comfortable and provides very even pressure across the back, sides, and belly. It is not noticeable at all between my undershirt and my uniform shirt. putting it on and taking it off are perfectly easy (but the velcro is LOUD. If you have a sleeping spouse or kids you may want to wait until you get to work to put it on.) There are no complicated adjustments, just pull the elastic until you feel there is enough pressure.

I've been wearing it every day at work for about two months now and I have had no problems at all. It has never impeded my movement, or hurt in any way.

Take it from someone who has unrealistically high standards (and needs) for a lumbar support. This is the one to get.
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BCB
5.0 out of 5 starsI have worn it pretty much from 8 am to 5pm daily
March 4, 2015
Style: Regular 28" - 50"Verified Purchase
Been in pain in lower back for nearly 3 years... Went to doctor, spine specialist, and have gotten most relief through stretching, massage and chiropractic...! After 2 weeks of wearing this brace.... I can bend over again, I can stand up without agonizing pain... I've prayed and done everything I knew to do... Including inversion - I put it in my bedroom:) I've worked out regularly, strengthened my core... The whole nine yards... But for me, this brace brought it all together.... I am excited to be active again... I thank God for giving this a shot.... I have worn it pretty much from 8 am to 5pm daily.... It's been a major blessing:)))) this is the longest review I've ever done because I hope to add to all the other positive reviews in hopes it will help somebody else the way it's helped me:)))
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Debra Kelly
5.0 out of 5 starsFINALLY!! A PRODUCT THAT WORKS
April 19, 2018
Style: Regular 28" - 50"Verified Purchase
First , I would like to say that I don't generally like writing reviews, mostly because I don't think my opinion has ever been so great that it would actually help someone. But in this case, I am making an exception. My husband has suffered from serious sciatic pain for years. He has a demanding physical job, is tall and thin. He has zero tolerance for prescription pain medicine, and Advil takes him only so far. We have been in emergency rooms twice, used cheap and expensive tens machines, ice, heat, lidocaine, aspercremes, icy hot, you name it we have tried it. Nothing touches it and what results is him being basically a pain ridden invalid for days on end, making me his maid and caregiver (which is no picnic for me as well), I love him, but jeeez... Anyway, he didn't want a back brace, but I purchased this one anyway. I was desperate. I purchased this one because another review from a wife said it worked so well for her husband that he wouldn't take it off! So, I had hopes but no illusions that this would work for him. He complained about it being stiff and uncomfortable in the morning, but left with it on anyway. Eleven hours later, he's home and in good shape, standing upright. He was amazed at how well it worked for him. He now uses it almost everyday, and we are both delighted. He has said that it offers magical support in all the right places of his lower back, and supports him so well he can sit on a forklift for long periods without pain. This is a giant thank-you to the makers of this product. I can't tell you how much it means to me to offer my man some needed relieft and in doing so, made my life much easier as well. This wasn't even that expensive, completely reasonable, totally effective. Debi Kelly.
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5.0 out of 5 starsVery helpful
December 30, 2018
Style: Regular 28" - 50"Verified Purchase
I love this thing. I put it on the minute I got it and I actually am standing a little bit straighter and my back pain is slowly going away! And it's easily concealed beneath shirts!
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siberianmo
5.0 out of 5 starsNear-instant relief . . .
June 27, 2016
Style: Regular 28" - 50"Verified Purchase
Near-instant relief for my spine problems. Pain is a relative thing and difficult to describe given that each of us has differing thresholds. For me, there are four significant areas that have been diagnosed as "serious" with no particular location identified as the source of my pain; it may be all - some - or one; perhaps coming from somewhere else. Simply do not know.

The back brace was my idea - not the physicians nor from pain management. Just my idea to get some relief after two weeks of being unable to sleep, sit or stand without shooting, stabbing pains in the lumbar region at times extending down the back of my legs.

Once the brace was put on - almost magically - I was able to tolerate the situation. Not complete relief, not a cure, but simply able to get on with life without the insufferable pain associated with whatever is going on in my spine.

I wear it for several hours at a time and remove it until feeling the return of the pain. On it goes, pain subsides and my comings and goings resume.

Highly recommended purchase but by all means ensure that competent medical authority is consulted with regard to its use. I had the benefit of imagery (MRI, etc.) and have more than a cursory knowledge of what they reveal.

The velcro forms a tight bond - perhaps too much - but it works and works well. Adjustments may be made to fit ones particular situation. Whether standing, sitting or walking - this works well for me. I do not sleep with it on nor recommend doing so.

I do not wear this against the skin. My preference is to have clothing between it and me - works fine that way with no itching or insensitivity.

Finally, non-narcotic pain medication and muscle relaxers used in conjunction with this device makes the wait to see a neurosurgeon much more tolerable.

This review is 5-star for a reason - only one reason: wearing it provides near-instant relief.
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JB
5.0 out of 5 starsTriple Strength Velcro - Super Tight - GREAT support for buldging disc
September 14, 2018
Style: Regular 28" - 50"Verified Purchase
Own three of these after nearly herniating an L3-L4 and L4-L5 degenerated, bulging disc. Two years after the injury, I have pain after sitting for about 30 minutes. If I use this while sitting, I have no pain at all. I also use this while weed wacking now, and it works wonders. Have not had any issues, pain, or sciatica and I have recommend this to many friends. Purchased my first one from wal-mart, but afterwards ordered from Amazon. I have three around the house; one for mowing/cleaning, and two for taking to work. Best back brace I've used with a triple velcro latch so that it gets really tight.
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ham_n_bill
4.0 out of 5 starsGood Support Front and Back Dropped a Star for Comfort
June 16, 2018
Style: Regular 28" - 50"Verified Purchase
This is real support. It is large and solid enough to provide good back and stomach support. Mine has an anti-roll panel on the velcro in the front to help keep it from rolling up and getting uncomfortable. The first one I've found that has this feature. I have two other Mueller belts and they do not have this feature. Gives good back and stomach support.
The outer ends of the inner wrap are larger toward the end. When pulled around you the hook side of the velcro is wider than the corresponding loop side. Since the hook side faces down into you things can get uncomfortable. If worn over clothes the hook side grabs on and sticks to your shirt. If worn next to the skin the hooks dig in and everything gets very uncomfortable. You can see the overlap in the pictures above.
I'm still using mine regardless!
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