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expirediconian | Staff posted Aug 23, 2023 8:48 PM

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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Aug 25, 2023 6:22 PM
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Am-VetAug 25, 2023 6:22 PM
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Have a bad back. Nice to try this at this discounted price. Thanks OP.
Aug 25, 2023 9:22 PM
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arnottAug 25, 2023 9:22 PM
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Quote from Mr. Harley :
They look pretty similar. Here's the one I had. https://www.amazon.com/Mueller-Lu...p_0_1_ec_i
Is this a similar one [amazon.com]?
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Aug 26, 2023 8:45 AM
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QueensGambit
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Aug 26, 2023 8:45 AM
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It's amazing how many modvel braces are shilled on slickdeals. They must pay a lot in commissions. Do a search of modvel and see for yourself
Aug 26, 2023 11:18 AM
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arnottAug 26, 2023 11:18 AM
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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?
You can also try the acupressure mats [amazon.com] and look into red light therapy.

Reading the Back mechanic book Dr. Stuart McGill is recommended.
Aug 26, 2023 11:19 AM
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arnottAug 26, 2023 11:19 AM
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Quote from QueensGambit :
It's amazing how many modvel braces are shilled on slickdeals. They must pay a lot in commissions. Do a search of modvel and see for yourself
Have you used other braces, do you have a recommendation? How do these braces help?
Aug 27, 2023 3:57 PM
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1CheapSOBAug 27, 2023 3:57 PM
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Looks like a Temu flip...about 5 bucks on Temu
Aug 28, 2023 2:56 AM
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dhruvaAug 28, 2023 2:56 AM
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Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank dhruva

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
Last edited by dhruva September 7, 2023 at 07:26 PM.
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Aug 28, 2023 5:39 AM
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sk79Aug 28, 2023 5:39 AM
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Thanks for the deal Iconian, came at the right time - grabbed one for wife and I
Aug 28, 2023 6:00 AM
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doriangrayAug 28, 2023 6:00 AM
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Quote from dhruva :
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!
​Thanks for sharing this....
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Aug 30, 2023 5:15 PM
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ponic
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Aug 30, 2023 5:15 PM
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Quote from dhruva :
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!
Do you have any specific back-strengthing exercises one should do and frequency?
Aug 31, 2023 12:00 AM
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dhruvaAug 31, 2023 12:00 AM
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Quote from ponic :
Do you have any specific back-strengthing exercises one should do and frequency?
I used to giveout a custom printed pamplets to the patients: It had abdominal muscle strenthening (straight and obliques), bridging for the back muscles as well as planking for both abdominals and back muscles. The next was stretching the hamstrings with knee bended and without knee bended. This is important because when you bend forward, the hamstrings typically allow stretch - which allows pelvis to tilt forward and so the motion at lower lumbar spine is minimized. If the hamstrings are tight, there is almost no motion at pelvis and so your lumbar spine tilts a lot more and that increases wear and tear.

5 of each twice a day and then a month later 10 of each twice a day.

DM me and I can email you a PDF which I may have saved.
Aug 31, 2023 3:21 AM
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poplayAug 31, 2023 3:21 AM
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Thank you OP
Aug 31, 2023 5:43 PM
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arnottAug 31, 2023 5:43 PM
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Quote from dhruva :
I used to giveout a custom printed pamplets to the patients: It had abdominal muscle strenthening (straight and obliques), bridging for the back muscles as well as planking for both abdominals and back muscles. The next was stretching the hamstrings with knee bended and without knee bended. This is important because when you bend forward, the hamstrings typically allow stretch - which allows pelvis to tilt forward and so the motion at lower lumbar spine is minimized. If the hamstrings are tight, there is almost no motion at pelvis and so your lumbar spine tilts a lot more and that increases wear and tear.

5 of each twice a day and then a month later 10 of each twice a day.

DM me and I can email you a PDF which I may have saved.
Sent you a DM. worship
Sep 1, 2023 12:08 AM
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letssavemoneyjkSep 1, 2023 12:08 AM
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These run REALLY small. Got a large and it barely fits. 35" waist here. Size up.

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Sep 1, 2023 1:16 AM
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axgrndrSep 1, 2023 1:16 AM
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Quote from Mr. Harley :
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.
Probably one-third of "back problems" is too much weight & poor core muscle condition...maybe more.

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