BraceAbility Plus Size Low Back Brace - Compression Lower Back Support Belt for Sciatica, Heavy Lifting at Work, Herniated Disc, Workouts, Sleeping, Lumbar Support, Back Pain in Women and Men (4XL)

I am a size 22 in dresses, with a 40 inch waist and 53 inch hip, and I usually wear a size 2x in most clothes. I had ordered a size up since the instructions said to do so if one is between sizes and when I ordered this I had a 56 inch hip, but the 3x (xxxl) was too large for me -- on the tightest setting it was still loose.I then ordered the 2x which works VERY well for me. I use it to rest my back after a workout because I have to carry heavy bags to my car right after I work out and this can strain my back. For a little while I was making the mistake of cinching it too tight- now I just pull it a LITTLE (like, half an inch or an inch) past where it would fall without stretching, and it supports my back wonderfully.Edit 8/29/2020: after 18 months of fairly regular use, it now requires a tighter cinch since the elastic is more stretched out, but it still works really well. I have run it through the washer a few times (taking the "bones" out and fastening the velcro so that it didn't tangle) and hung it to dry with no issue. I'm changing my review to a 5-star because I didn't expect this length of durability! Excellent product, would definitely purchase again.Also, I saw some complaints about it rolling or sliding off of hips -- if it rolls, you probably have it on too tight, or you need to take the "bones" (the stiff part in the middle of the back) out. On me it bends with my waist curve when I sit, but I took the bones out immediately because I know that will not work with a sharp waist/hip curve.It will slide up your hips over time but literally anything that is not custom-made will do that if you have wider hips than waist. It stays in place well if you are standing or walking. I make sure not to bend at the waist when I wear this unless I am prepared to adjust it immediately. Adjusting it is not difficult unless I'm wearing several layers on top.

Comfortable & easy to put on or take off.

Overall brace is very good with quality materials/workmanship. Using with ice gives great relief. The ice pack sold with the brace (to fit in the back pocket ) is great- but It doesn't quite fit in the pocket- so the velcro flap meant to secure it can't be used and you have to be careful the pack doesn't fall out. The ice pack covers a big area but is thin so it melts faster than I'd like. If you use ice, recommend you buy two packs. The small booster pad sold separately is thin and slides around in the aforementioned back pocket- so I find it useless. Suggest maker reduce width of ice pack by 3/4" and make it 1/2" thicker to last longer. Then it'd be a strong FIVE.

I would give this no stars if I could. A basic waist trainer or some Spanx has more support than this thing, and I'm not exaggerating at all! I was excited because going to the store, you can never find back braces for plus sized people. This came and the construction LOOKED decent enough...fabric almost like resistance bands. But when I put it on, the fabric literally stretched out completely. It's the same material as an elastic band in a pair of sweatpants, and even though it looks thicker, it gives out immediately. It bunches, twists, and has no actual tight hold. The two extra bands do nothing for tightening; no difference when you pull them in place. The back has absolutely no structure or support. Most back braces have a hardened back part, which is essentially the part that helps straighten your spine and helps relieve pain. This one just has a bunch of layers of fabric and nothing else. It folds over and/or creases as soon as I start moving, and the creased fabric digs into my lower back so I'm in two kinds of pain now instead of just one. I would not recommend this to anyone, much less a person experiencing chronic back pain. Look elsewhere. Definitely not worth the money or your time.

Not the best for real support. It says comfortable to for sitting and standing, but it bunches up when I sit or bend over. It's gotta be on just right or it either hurts or doesn't support enough. It's temporary until I lose the weight I need to fit a better one

The brace fit perfectly with the measurements they provided

This is a great brace that holds you back straight especially good for my sciatica. I highly recommend it…

While it seemed well made, it was small for the rated waist size. I could barely get it closed and it didn’t alleviate my back pain at all. I returned it.

it fit well and gave good support

Was comfortable to wear

This is one of those best support strap Ive had so far, only one downside to this product is that when wearing, the strap moves up as you sit or bend over. Can get abit annoying however besides that, superb for standing and walking while wearing it all day. I'd still give 5 stars since the comfortability and quality is much better than other straps on market.

Having a back injury and working as a nurse, I'm on my feet a lot. Prior to the back brace, my back could barely manage post shift activities. Now, wearing this during my shift makes me feel like I can double my steps and standing.Only negative is that the outer Velcro tends to grip and pull brace down. May get better with more practice, overall a very positive outcome for me.My naval measurement is a 58" and purchased 3xl, and brace was almost too big. Seems to be true to size will purchase again if need be.

It is easy to put on & helps supporting my back. The only thing I'd like is have the velcro to be longer, so I can tighten it as I loose weight