TLSO Thoracic Full Back Brace for Men and Women - Universal Treat Kyphosis, Compression Fractures, Osteoporosis, Upper Spine Injuries, and Pre or Post Surgery with Hard Lumbar Support

This has helped my wife so much. After a compression fracture at T8 it has helped keep her straight without being too constructive. Comes off easily but took some time to figure out how to use it. It comes apart easily for cleaning. We put the parts in the washer and dryer and they were fine. One advantage over other braces is that it has shoulder straps lime a back pack and a bar in the front which helps pull the spine up relieving pain. The only down side is that the front part can feel a bit constricting until you get used to it. Also wonder if it might be dangerous to use while driving if an airbag deployed.

Definitely not worth what you pay for it. The velcro won't hold the stomach piece in place strong enough to get a nice tight fit. The shoulder straps are very hard to adjust. I was really hoping that this would be the brace I had been looking for, but it was not to be. Definitely save your money on this one.

I found this brace very helpful for the price. It supports and restricts movement quite will and it's super easy to put on by your self. But, I'm a pretty large guy and I found that it chafed my supersized love handles. I returned it and got the more expensive one, which seems to be the next generation. It's even easier to put on because both of the strings connect to one side instead of two and the wrap around sides are a less cumbersome design so. I would keep it if not for my individual challenge. If you are a smaller build get it.

My orthopedic spine doctor said I needed to stabilize my back for two compressed fractured vertebrae to heal. She said this was the same brace her office would order for me but at a much lower price (I’m cash pay). The brace was easy to adjust and put on. Felt bulky at first but any brace that is supposed to restrict spine movement will. My pain greatly reduced within a couple days and I believe my vertebrae are healing because the brace restricts my movement- no bending, twisting my back. Doctor has me wearing it for 6 weeks. And then PT. Side note, as a woman wearing the brace, I wear it over a tank top or t-shirt and put a light shawl or other flowy shirt over it, as it pushes breasts up and I don’t feel comfortable looking like a Renaissance barmaid.

Too complicated to use without some type of professional instructions