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Modvel Lower Back Lumbar Support Braces: XL $18.50, L $16.45, Small or Medium

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BMS Distribution via Amazon has Modvel Lower Back Lumbar Support Brace (Various Sizes) on sale below from $15.46 when you apply promo code TDN58OQG during checkout. Shipping is free w/ Prime or on $25+ or $35+ orders (minimum requirement varies by location).

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Available Sizes (prices after code TDN58OQG):About this Item:
  • Use this posture corrector brace to reduce pain felt in your lower back while at work and active
  • Flexible elastic mesh and adjustable velcro straps
  • Size Recommendations (measured at the navel):
    • Small: 23.6-29.5"
    • Medium: 29.5-35.4"
    • Large: 35.4-41.3"
    • X-Large: 41.3-45.2"

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Update: This deal is available again w/ new promo code.

BMS Distribution via Amazon has Modvel Lower Back Lumbar Support Brace (Various Sizes) on sale below from $15.46 when you apply promo code TDN58OQG during checkout. Shipping is free w/ Prime or on $25+ or $35+ orders (minimum requirement varies by location).

Thanks to Deal Editor iconian for sharing this deal.

Available Sizes (prices after code TDN58OQG):About this Item:
  • Use this posture corrector brace to reduce pain felt in your lower back while at work and active
  • Flexible elastic mesh and adjustable velcro straps
  • Size Recommendations (measured at the navel):
    • Small: 23.6-29.5"
    • Medium: 29.5-35.4"
    • Large: 35.4-41.3"
    • X-Large: 41.3-45.2"

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dhruva
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Education: I am a Board Certified pain management MD, retired last year after 35 years and have seen and treated every type of back & neck pains.

The back brace gives to external support to stabilize the spine, thus minimizing the motion at facets joints. Normally this work is performed by paraspinal muscles (multifidus). Once you wear this regularly, you are going to lose the bulk and strength of your paraspinals. If you wear this all the time, it is like wearing a cast/brace and you will lose 50% muscle mass/strength in a few weeks, but it takes several weeks and core exercises to get that mass back. The sarcopenia (muscle loss) starts in 2 weeks.

We use to tell the patients, if you wear this all the time, you are married to it and you will die with it.

Having said this, the use of this brace is: after back fusion surgery to help for a few weeks, after osteoporosis related compression fracture to stabilize spine, use on a very temporary basis to lift heavy objects (think Home Depot loader). There were a few patients who wore it temporarily while riding a car on a bumpy road. That's all, nothing more.

I can not emphasize enough the need for regular core strengthening exercises to make both back and abdominal muscles stronger to support your spine, rather than use these braces. It takes several months with regular exercises but then you are set and have a back pain free life.

All the best!

Edit: Those who DMed me for the PDFs, I can't send PDFs via DM back. Will need email to attach PDF. Thanks
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Flare-ups versus constant. My degenerative spinal disease is pretty much everywhere below L1. 3 herniated discs with 9-13mm maximum herniations last measured three years ago, osteophytes (bone spurs) at every joint below L1, spondyloses, moderate-severe stenosis at L5, ad naseum. So for me, I am more concerned about keeping as little motion in my lower spine as possible, because with each time it becomes inflamed, that's more stenosis due to more bone spurs.

First, never wear these against skin, they are not designed for regular washing. Febreeze is your friend. Secondly, keeping it warm is a totally different function than support. It is an important distinction, I had a horrible flare-up due to a sudden cold front coming in that led to my first MRI. Warmth is from large reheatable pads, or electric heating pads that you must be careful not to overheat your tissue and even cause damage. I'm not a doctor, but when I was in the initial stages of wearing a back brace, I found you need to be wearing it before you start the activity that causes the problems. I had over a decade of luck with Meloxicam, a COX2 inhibitor, but it has caused enough kidney damage that I've had to cut the dose in half. If you have good hygiene for your back, then strengthen your core back muscles before it reaches the point it causes more damage due to inflammation. You want a good physical therapist, working with a spinal disease specialist, so they can tailor it to your specifics.

There are lumbar injections, but they have their own risks. They have been turned into a routine procedure, though many studies show they are more palliative, as in make it hurt less, but don't seem to make that big a change to when you must have spinal surgery. Plus there are risks that can cause, depending of the study, permanent damage or even cripple you. It's all a series of tradeoffs. I have been losing weight, and if I can keep it off I'm going to look into some of the corsettes designed for regular wear by people with back problems. Losing weight, and then resting more of my weight on the top of my pelvic and the base of my ribs, will hopefully let me delay surgery.
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I have three of these, two of a similar type and one the newer type SD posted a deal on in June. The newest model is very different. The older models, like the one here, are a cheaper version of the much more highly rated Mueller back brace. The Mueller has more stretch material, and the velcro fastening lasts longer. The Modvel one has a cheaper grade of stretching material, and the fake leather has a horrible tendency to crack and tear. While the fake leather is only small amounts across the very back on on the outside of some of the large velcro fasteners, when it shreds it looks crappy. It does have a handy insert that is held by velcro that definitly helps with the lumbar region. When it doubt, purchase the next size up. I found them to be a little small but not enough I would say always purchase the next size up. If you are in between sizes then go with the larger one.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product...=UTF8&th=1
This is the one SD had in June, I assume a newer Modvel model. It doesn't have the insert, and the side panels are the only stretching elements. Plus they have a kind of sliding buckle type rig with a narrow velcro end to help finish tightening up the brace, and no insert for lumbar support.

For me this works with an old white brace I received when I was first diagnosed with degenerative spinal disease nine years ago. As a new outer layer, holding the much larger near rigid molded insert, it works very well. As a stand alone brace, I would not use it for any serious lifting. I would purchase the OP version here, or for slightly more the Mueller.
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Aug 24, 2023 1:03 AM
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polymixaAug 24, 2023 1:03 AM
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In-4-1. Thank you, OP!

I've been doing a lot of heavy lifting work and thinking that I probably should get some kind of back protection. This just came at the right time. Great!
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I have three of these, two of a similar type and one the newer type SD posted a deal on in June. The newest model is very different. The older models, like the one here, are a cheaper version of the much more highly rated Mueller back brace. The Mueller has more stretch material, and the velcro fastening lasts longer. The Modvel one has a cheaper grade of stretching material, and the fake leather has a horrible tendency to crack and tear. While the fake leather is only small amounts across the very back on on the outside of some of the large velcro fasteners, when it shreds it looks crappy. It does have a handy insert that is held by velcro that definitly helps with the lumbar region. When it doubt, purchase the next size up. I found them to be a little small but not enough I would say always purchase the next size up. If you are in between sizes then go with the larger one.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product...=UTF8&th=1
This is the one SD had in June, I assume a newer Modvel model. It doesn't have the insert, and the side panels are the only stretching elements. Plus they have a kind of sliding buckle type rig with a narrow velcro end to help finish tightening up the brace, and no insert for lumbar support.

For me this works with an old white brace I received when I was first diagnosed with degenerative spinal disease nine years ago. As a new outer layer, holding the much larger near rigid molded insert, it works very well. As a stand alone brace, I would not use it for any serious lifting. I would purchase the OP version here, or for slightly more the Mueller.
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FancySofa6464Aug 24, 2023 2:16 AM
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Needed this, thanks op!
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DarthMaltballAug 24, 2023 12:49 PM
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Quote from Mr. Harley :
I have three of these, two of a similar type and one the newer type SD posted a deal on in June. The newest model is very different. The older models, like the one here, are a cheaper version of the much more highly rated Mueller back brace. The Mueller has more stretch material, and the velcro fastening lasts longer. The Modvel one has a cheaper grade of stretching material, and the fake leather has a horrible tendency to crack and tear. While the fake leather is only small amounts across the very back on on the outside of some of the large velcro fasteners, when it shreds it looks crappy. It does have a handy insert that is held by velcro that definitly helps with the lumbar region. When it doubt, purchase the next size up. I found them to be a little small but not enough I would say always purchase the next size up. If you are in between sizes then go with the larger one.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product...=UTF8&th=1 [amazon.com]
This is the one SD had in June, I assume a newer Modvel model. It doesn't have the insert, and the side panels are the only stretching elements. Plus they have a kind of sliding buckle type rig with a narrow velcro end to help finish tightening up the brace, and no insert for lumbar support.

For me this works with an old white brace I received when I was first diagnosed with degenerative spinal disease nine years ago. As a new outer layer, holding the much larger near rigid molded insert, it works very well. As a stand alone brace, I would not use it for any serious lifting. I would purchase the OP version here, or for slightly more the Mueller.
Is this the Mueller model you were referring to?

https://www.amazon.com/Mueller-64...ll_reviews
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MaryJ_1976Aug 24, 2023 3:10 PM
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In which way my husband can accidentally discover this?
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Quote from Mr. Harley :
I have three of these, two of a similar type and one the newer type SD posted a deal on in June. The newest model is very different. The older models, like the one here, are a cheaper version of the much more highly rated Mueller back brace. The Mueller has more stretch material, and the velcro fastening lasts longer. The Modvel one has a cheaper grade of stretching material, and the fake leather has a horrible tendency to crack and tear. While the fake leather is only small amounts across the very back on on the outside of some of the large velcro fasteners, when it shreds it looks crappy. It does have a handy insert that is held by velcro that definitly helps with the lumbar region. When it doubt, purchase the next size up. I found them to be a little small but not enough I would say always purchase the next size up. If you are in between sizes then go with the larger one.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product...=UTF8&th=1
This is the one SD had in June, I assume a newer Modvel model. It doesn't have the insert, and the side panels are the only stretching elements. Plus they have a kind of sliding buckle type rig with a narrow velcro end to help finish tightening up the brace, and no insert for lumbar support.

For me this works with an old white brace I received when I was first diagnosed with degenerative spinal disease nine years ago. As a new outer layer, holding the much larger near rigid molded insert, it works very well. As a stand alone brace, I would not use it for any serious lifting. I would purchase the OP version here, or for slightly more the Mueller.
Thanks for your feedback, is there a particular brace you would purchase for flare ups or inflammation to keep the area comfortable and warm, I didn't fully understand if you had an overall recommendation possibly a MUELLER you mentioned was the better option? Also is there one that you found doesn't irritate the skin or they would all eventually if worn for multiple hours and should be over a t-shirt? Thank you.
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Quote from MaryJ_1976 :
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Lol under his bed pillow, if you buy it for him. 😉

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Quote from HeyMikeyLikesIt :
Thanks for your feedback, is there a particular brace you would purchase for flare ups or inflammation to keep the area comfortable and warm, I didn't fully understand if you had an overall recommendation possibly a MUELLER you mentioned was the better option? Also is there one that you found doesn't irritate the skin or they would all eventually if worn for multiple hours and should be over a t-shirt? Thank you.
Flare-ups versus constant. My degenerative spinal disease is pretty much everywhere below L1. 3 herniated discs with 9-13mm maximum herniations last measured three years ago, osteophytes (bone spurs) at every joint below L1, spondyloses, moderate-severe stenosis at L5, ad naseum. So for me, I am more concerned about keeping as little motion in my lower spine as possible, because with each time it becomes inflamed, that's more stenosis due to more bone spurs.

First, never wear these against skin, they are not designed for regular washing. Febreeze is your friend. Secondly, keeping it warm is a totally different function than support. It is an important distinction, I had a horrible flare-up due to a sudden cold front coming in that led to my first MRI. Warmth is from large reheatable pads, or electric heating pads that you must be careful not to overheat your tissue and even cause damage. I'm not a doctor, but when I was in the initial stages of wearing a back brace, I found you need to be wearing it before you start the activity that causes the problems. I had over a decade of luck with Meloxicam, a COX2 inhibitor, but it has caused enough kidney damage that I've had to cut the dose in half. If you have good hygiene for your back, then strengthen your core back muscles before it reaches the point it causes more damage due to inflammation. You want a good physical therapist, working with a spinal disease specialist, so they can tailor it to your specifics.

There are lumbar injections, but they have their own risks. They have been turned into a routine procedure, though many studies show they are more palliative, as in make it hurt less, but don't seem to make that big a change to when you must have spinal surgery. Plus there are risks that can cause, depending of the study, permanent damage or even cripple you. It's all a series of tradeoffs. I have been losing weight, and if I can keep it off I'm going to look into some of the corsettes designed for regular wear by people with back problems. Losing weight, and then resting more of my weight on the top of my pelvic and the base of my ribs, will hopefully let me delay surgery.
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Quote from DarthMaltball :
Is this the Mueller model you were referring to?

https://www.amazon.com/Mueller-64...ll_reviews
They look pretty similar. Here's the one I had. https://www.amazon.com/Mueller-Lu...p_0_1_ec_i
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plumbergAug 25, 2023 12:11 AM
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Any recommendations for helping improve the posture and supporting the back overall? The hours, days, weeks, months, years and decades of sitting in front of a laptop has taken a really bad toll...

Thanka.
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Shill post again. Mods are in bed with them!
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Fockers are gonna say I shill for this product if I say anything good about it (even from my personal experience with it), so I ain't gonna say anything instead.
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Quote from plumberg :
Any recommendations for helping improve the posture and supporting the back overall? The hours, days, weeks, months, years and decades of sitting in front of a laptop has taken a really bad toll...

Thanka.
Yoga, Pilates and other exercises.
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plumbergAug 25, 2023 5:54 PM
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Yoga, Pilates and other exercises.
Awesome. That is something I do regularly (ok... not so regularly)

Any other accessory that can help me?

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Quote from plumberg :
Awesome. That is something I do regularly (ok... not so regularly)

Any other accessory that can help me?
Best option would be to get an x-ray and consult a doctor.

Have you tried to use a standing desk and alternate setting & standing every 20-30 minutes?

True, its hard to do the exercises regularly.

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