Comfort Stabilizing Back Support, S/M

I am a Doc and have been recommending this back brace to many of my patients with back pain. I use it myself to stabilize lower back when doing outside activities in the garden and running marathons.

I actually had an old Futuro back support brace exactly like this one that I absolutely loved that I use whatever I’m outside in the yard working or needing to pick up anything heavy and carry the same. These braces help protect your back during lifting, etc. I purchased this new one for my wife to use so she would not hurt her back and lifting, etc. I have purchased other brands of back support braces but this one is definitely the one I like the best. I had lumbar back surgery in 2021 and I want to make certain that I don’t re-injure my lower back so I use a back brace whenever I’m doing any type of work around the house. Do not hesitate to buy these as they are very comfortable and should prevent you from injuring yourself from lifting, improperly, etc..

Size matters. I learned that S/M works better for me than the other sizes. I am a male and I wear size 31 jeans. Anyway, I am currently on my third S/M Back Support brace. I was in a roofing accident many decades ago, and I have six bolts in my spine. I have bad back posture and my back goes out of alignment after sitting in a chair for only 10-20 minutes. This back support brace is the only thing that saves me. I wear it all day and only take it off when I shower or go to sleep. I even use it when I bench press because it is hard to sit up with my weak back. If I had one complaint it is that the sides can fold in on themselves. When that happens, it doesn't offer nearly as much back support. I wish that the material on the sides was as firm as the material in the back or front. I will deduct one star for that.

It fits! The problem with one size fits all back supports is that they are generally too small for short, extra fat people like me. I had an older Futuro that fit well, until I wore out the Velcro closure. None of the supports that were available in stores near me fit - the "regulars" were too small, the "plus size" were too big to give good support. So, I took a chance on a L/XL Futuro. It is excellent, and I can wear it under a 2XL T-shirt or a football jersey for travel or to attend an event. It would work under a polo or sport shirt, but I have not done that yet. Excellent quality. Works as well as my "old faithful", and will last longer, I think.

I misplaced my futuro back brace and thought i had the s/m as it's rated to like 39" or something. My waist is 30 but this thing feels maybe too perfect for me. Like if it was bigger i wouldn't like this fit. But it's typical in that you pull the center and velcro the main belt together around your belly. Then there are two smaller stretch belts on each side and pull them till they are comfortably tight and they're velcro as well so you just pull and stick. Pretty easy. The flat edge of the belt is the lower side and the higher part is the upper part of the belt. The one thing i liked my futuro was (older one and color white) that it seemed to be more soft and pliable, so i could fit it under more clothes easier. This one (gray color) feels a little more plasticky feeling and a little harder, but overall seems to work about the same. So back to what sets this one apart is they have 2 bars that press both sides of your spine and that seems to give it just enough pressure to let off some pressure on the back and i feel some relief immediately. I think i have some sort of compression disorder. But anyways, i'd order the one size up so next time i'd get the med/large one, just felt a little more comfortable.

good quality and comfortable.

Very uncomfortable, with a large plastic, back “support piece” that sticks out from your back, leaving an unnatural gap between the item and your back.

I'm back with my second purchase since I misplaced the one I bought in August; naturally the price I paid had doubled since then. (I suspect my cat; she loves to sleep on it for some obscure reason.) While I still find it very comfortable with just the right amount of light support for my arthritic, old lady back, the back pad and bands seem a bit narrower than the one I bought last summer. Is it my memory or are they cutting corners? Ironically, the heavy duty back brace with a pelvic plate and pulley strings that a medical device company foisted on me at the doctor's made my pain a lot worse. As long as Futuro continues to make this simple brace and doesn't mess with the design too much, I'll continue to purchase from them. This little brace really works for me.

Very good product, price too high

The material and strap is good fit. The pressure point provide for back support gives good feeling

I bought this stabilizing back support for my wife since her work requires her to stand for almost 8 hours a day. She finds it very comfortable and easy to use. The fabric feels really nice on the skin and doesn’t cause any irritation, even after hours of wear. It’s not the cheapest option out there, but the quality definitely makes up for the price. I honestly wish I could buy two of these!

S/M/Firm version. Doesn't straighten your back, posture or hold it firmly in place. it's no different than having a flat piece of wood or plastic taped to your back so i'm wondering why this thing costs as much as it does. you're better off getting a lumbar support pillow for your seat.

Excellent back support