Review on FEATOL Breathable Back Brace For Lower Back Pain Relief In Women & Men - Herniated Disc, Sciatica, And Scoliosis Support Belt (M) by Jeffrey Crutcher

I ordered this as I was having rather constant back pain that started after a long (weeks long) hospital stay following surgery. I was having trouble getting out of bed and walking without pain.This brace (size medium for a guy who wears 32 waist pants worked fine for me) was easy to put on and felt comfortable when I put it on standing. It was lightweight and the first use was for 2 hours without discomfort and without the brace feeling tight or warm. When standing and walking I felt the brace added support to my back and the pain was eased - it certainly did not magically disappear, but the movement was easier and less painful. When standing and walking (and even on the treadmill) there was no discomfort from the brace. I had the same experience when lying down with the brace on, although I ultimately decided I did not need it for sleeping.That said, the brace was uncomfortable when seated. if I had a job where I was on my feet all day, this would be a non-issue, but I'm an office worker sitting at my desk much of the day. The problem here is that when I sit, the brace is simply uncomfortable - it folds a bit on itself in front and just annoyed me. If I could, I would rate it 3.5 stars for my use - it is REALLY helpful when standing and walking, but that represents just a part of my day - and as I use this under my clothing, there's no simple "take it off when I sit down" in an office setting.If your day does not involve sitting, this is likely a good option for you, but if your day is in and out of a seat, another brace, perhaps a smaller one, may be more useful for you.