ORTONYX TLSO Full Back Support Brace with Removable Dorso-Lumbar Pad - Lightweight, Breathable - Pain Relief, Thoracic Kyphosis, Herniated Disc / ACHB5248-M

I am pleased with this brace. It gives good support of both shoulders and back. Be certain that you order the right size. My waist is 25-1/2" and hip across the upper pelvis where the bottom of the brace sits is 30-1/2". I ordered the size Medium and it fits well if cinched up tight. Order the size that matches the largest area whether it is upper stomach or hip area as I did. It enables me to lift and move things without hurting my back and keeps my shoulders back so that my rotator cuff injury is not aggravated. If you shape the two support pieces so that they match your curvature it makes it pretty comfortable. I even wear it under my clothing and it is barely noticeable. The only issue I have is that it tries to ride up and irritates my neck a little bit, but I just pull it back down and pull my blouse up to provide a barrier to my skin and that takes care of it. All in all- it beats back and shoulder pain!

I have tried several braces similar to this one and have returned or thrown them away. This one I will keep! I ordered the XXL as I am very overweight, and it just barely fit over my stomach. Hopefully that will get better. :) The metal stays really help! I do recommend getting assistance when putting it on, at least for the first time or two That assistance will allow you to more easily decide how to bend/position the metal stays, placing them against your upper back, just below your your neck. Expect, at least initially, to learn that there are pressure points that are unavoidable, and may be uncomfortable, it is large and will be warm after wearing for a while. Highly recommended!

Returned. I wear a size 12 jean or dress or a M or L pants or shirt. Ordered the XL based on item recommendations and it was too tight around the waist and not comfortable, also no directions. Ordered a XXL and it was just not comfortable, ok at waist but long and the shoulder/upper part was too hard to figure out how to wear correctly. Directions were for the wrong item this time. Returning both.

I’m on a journey to stave off back pain and slow the progression of my musculoskeletal issues. When my back pain is it at its worse, my body seems to be telling me that support is what’s needed. I spent hours looking for what appeared to be the perfect support for me. I have mild scoliosis, but years of structural imbalance, coupled with intense athletics in my 20s and early 30s, has finally caught up with me. My back pain is multi-faceted, ever-evolving, and acute-on-chronic. My main issues are lumbar mostly on the left, and upper back/neck on the left. I needed something that would cover both areas.I ordered a medium after consulting the size chart. I am 5’3” on a good day, 135lbs, athletic build. This brace was just a bit too small. I was able to get it on after some effort, but the waist areas are just ever so slightly too small. Again, I can fasten it, and my concern is that if I size up, it will become more ill fitting in other areas. I have a short torso, so I feel as if the entire brace is too long. There is a gap at the rear neck area. This is probably exacerbated on me because I have uneven shoulders. I may be able to play with the strap placement and try to adjust it, I just didn’t have the time on the first wear.That being said, this brace felt GOOD to wear. It was extremely supportive, and the metal stay ran right over the troublesome spots. This is why I’m reluctant to return for another size, or just give up and return altogether. The brace is a bit bulky and I can’t imagine discretely wearing it underneath clothing to work, but I can definitely imagine wearing it around the house for back breaking tasks/chores. I’m actually giddy at the fact that I may be able to try some of the things I’d been putting off around the house because I know they will aggravate my back, and leave me in debilitating pain for the day.I think this review was part therapy, part convincing myself that I will hold on to the brace in this size for now. I can foresee the brace only becoming more loose with time, so keeping it at this size will likely be the best choice, since it does just barely fit. I will wear it during activity this week, and hopefully update my review.

The sizing on these is definitely not true to normal sizing. They fit small and you have to buy one or two sizes larger than what you would normally wear. The backs on them seem a bit too long but they are good quality.

I just received my back support brace this morning and I love it! I put it on as soon as it arrived and have had it on ever since, about two hours. I can feel an improvement already! I have scoliosis and severe neck issues. This is exactly what I was looking for. I’ve tried other braces in the past that do not compare to this product which supports the entire back and shoulders which helps to alleviate my neck pain. I am happy that I ordered a large size as the brace runs small. Hint: measure your hips not your waist. I’d advise you to buy a size larger than you think you’d need. It is easy to put on and comfortable to wear, just make sure that the foam strap covers are under your armpits to prevent the straps from rubbing. The price of this brace is very reasonable for the the relief it has provided me in the short time I had it on. I recommend trying it.

As a tall, (female) former long-time athlete, I have tried many, many things as in belts or support equipment for the lumbar region and now all the way up to the shoulders. If you need support from your lowest back areas and are tall, this is the first support system that can cover all that area, firmly, adjustable, yet light weight. As I aged, I found my shoulders and upper back needing support as well. And, yes, this unit was able to adjust all the way up to help keep my posture erect while keeping my lower back supported well during the times, I have need for it. Never over tighten, tighten so you 'feel' the support. I highly recommend this.