Vive Broken Rib Brace for Women, Men - Rib Cage Support Belt for Fractured, Cracked, Broken or Bruised Ribs - Post Surgery Compression Garment Wrap - Diastasis Recti Belly Band

Very good I wore it a few days and it surported my ribs until I was much better.

My doctor prescribed that I use something like this to wrap my bruised ribs. At the same time, he prescribed me some pain medicine. After just one night of wearing this to bed, I don't need pain meds since this was the magic pill all by itself. Easy to put on. Certainly, decent quality and at a reasonable price.

Seems high quality, and to offer decent support while my "slipped ribs" are healing. I have a 32 inch underbust, ordered a medium which was okay but had a fair amount of overlap so I returned it for a small. The velcro is strong. I appreciate the loops to don and doff. I do wish there was silicone on the inside to prevent slippage.

Never one to accept defeat, I've tried at least ten back support braces from every major and ino manufacturer. They all utilize similar technology, back/rib stays, velcro and some type of breathable webbing. But, these types have all fallen short in being too short, or too long, or unable to adjust exactly to my bodies unique dimensions and, to where the support is needed most. They are also most often too cumbersome, or stiff, or heavy or not flexible enough. Straining to keep them tight and then having to release them to breathe! Thought I'd give this VIVE HEALTH Rib Brace a try. Surpisingly, it is very thoughtfully engineered to provide firm elastic support that does not impinge upon your neck, shoulders, underarms or ribs, in any way, as the other belts do! It is wide enough (5 to 6 inches) to adequately cover your thoracic rib cage or lumbar spine while allowing you to move freely. Most importantly, its made from a unique material that is smooth, like a wet suit, on the inner side. With the outer facing material made of a tight cropped weave that lets you place its velcro fastener at any width along the entire belt. Enabling you infinite adjustment, no matter your size so that you can customize its fit throughout the day or night, after eating, or as you see fit to. The Velcro fastener actually has a hand loop spread across the width of the belt that gives you maximum control allowing you to easily pull it tight to fit around your torso. What a revelation! In my first day of wearing it, he eased the pain and stiffness in my rib cage tremendously. So much, that I was able to go to the gym and take some bball shots, where I had been unable to do so for quite some time. Hooray for Vive. They actually include a note thanking you for letting them be a part of your Healing Journey! Indeed, what a wonderful product and company!

I don’t normally write reviews but my goodness this helped immediately. If you are in pain from a rib injury just do it. I put it off for a week and thought a brace wouldn’t do much. There is still some pain (expected) but it’s much easier to move and overall feels a lot better.