Neo-G Dorsolumbar Support Brace - Back Support For Early Kyphosis, Rounded Shoulders, Posture Correction, Muscular Aches, Lumbar Support - Adjustable - Class 1 Medical Device - Small - Tan

This posture brace is easy to put on and wear, and it fits very securely. I like the wrap-around elastic and the fact that the stays are optional, according to your specific needs. (I need them.)Sometimes the straps irritate around the front of my underarms, but I suppose some of that is to be expected from a product that is designed to force your shoulders back and into proper position. The padding helps ease the irritation, to some extent.The brace definitely helps maintain good posture, and holds the back into alignment to ease tension if you've strained the muscles. It provides reassuring firmness around the midsection and back and helps you stand straight. Fits well under clothes if you need to wear it out.I'd definitely buy it again. If you're trying to choose between two sizes, opt for the larger one - it fits very snugly around the midsection, so if it's too small, it'll suffocate you.

Well this is my second review because I had to purchase another brace. ONLY because the straps that go under your arms run small. I wore the first one for quite some time, but couldn't take the straps any longer. They were cutting under my arms just too much. This is the only issue I have with the brace. Now because my back has gotten much worse, I have to wear the brace all the time, so I ordered another one but the next size up. Straps feel great now. The quality of the brace is extremely well made.I just received this yesterday and tried it this morning while walking. I'm 53 and have numerous spine issues, (fusion, degeneration of spine, spinal curvature). This helped tremendously while I was walking. It gives me superior back support. The extra (removable) padding for the lower spine feels wonderful. Will say they run a little on the small size. So if you are not use to lots of pressure on your stomach, I would say get a larger size. I do not carry my weight in my stomach area, but in the hip/thigh area, but was still tight on my waist. The only other issue that I have, that will probably just be some getting use to is the straps that go under your arms. They rub! However, I am sure there is something I can come up with that will be more comfortable for me. All in all, this brace did exactly what I needed it to.

I have used this brace almost every day since it arrived about one month ago.The reason I purchased it is that, after experiencing significant pain following certain activities (sitting for long periods of time at the computer or running long distance), I sought medical attention and discovered from X-rays that my spine is abnormally curved. The curve is not extreme enough to be diagnosed as scoliosis, but it is sufficiently abnormal to cause pain. Have I noticed any changes in my body since I began using the brace? Absolutely. I am in far less pain at the end of the day when I wear the brace. Before receiving the brace, I took pain medicine most nights because my shoulders, neck, chest, and back were causing me agony. I haven't used pain medicine since beginning to wear the brace. My back aches in a different way when I wear the brace, which I suspect is due to improved alignment of my spine and a resulting change in the way the muscles around the spine are being used. However, this ache is minor compared to the pain I experienced prior to using the brace. I have also not gone to a chiropractor or massage therapist in desperation for pain relief since I began using the brace. As a result, I am enjoying less financial strain along with less upper body pain.Except for the fit of the straps near my arm pits, the brace is comfortable. Sometimes I actually cross the straps in front of my neck rather than at back of my neck as instructed. This alleviates some of the discomfort in the arm pit area, but still stabilizes my spine. I usually choose not to wear the brace under clothes when I am out of the house because it is a bit bulky and makes my body look weird. However, I almost always wear the brace while going about my studies or chores. Typically, I wear the brace over my clothes. The only issue I have with this is that I don't like to pull my pants up over the brace. When I dress first and then put the brace on, the fit isn't a problem. The problem arises when I have to use the restroom. Trying to pull my pants up when I am wearing the brace, I cannot really get the waist under the brace as high as I would like. I end up wearing them very low on my waist, just pulling the pants up over the brace (which I don't prefer), or having to remove the brace entirely. It's only a minor nuisance--I would buy this brace again in a heartbeat. I am grateful to have found a product that improves the quality of my life.

This was a complete waste of money. There is nothing in the product description to indicate that this item is non-returnable, and unfortunately I was in a rush and did not stop to look at the reviews. That was a $70 mistake. The brace straps are complicated and impossible to put on without help. Once I finally got it figured out, I found that the brace was four inches too long for my back - either I can't sit down because it's too low on my hips, or I have a hump on my neck from the top of the brace being too high on my back. Either way it is not good. It definitely does not lie flat under clothing. It's uncomfortable - it felt like I was wearing a backpack and a corset at the same time. It did make my back feel somewhat better while I had it on, but I need something I can wear to help with back pain while I am working - I need to be able to bend, sit, and move around with the brace on. This brace will not work for that purpose. If I'd known I couldn't return it I would never have bought it. 0/10 do not recommend.