Bauerfeind Sports Back Support - Breathable Compression - Back Panel Features Anatomically Contoured Pad with Nubs for Massaging Effect - Air Knit Fabric Breathable, Durable, Washable

I bought a Bauerfeind Sports Back Support - Breathable Compression (Rivera, Medium) about a month ago. I am not disappointed - it is a really great product.I have minor pain in my lower back after sporting activities or jogging, so I decided to try this Back Support in order to ease the pain. I am 5'6" and 160 lbs so I got size M which fits perfectly and it is true to size. The Bauerfeind company also has a very good explanation how to measure and choose your size.I do not have any cons yet, but here are some pros:1. Very easy to put on and adjust if it is misplaced.2. Lightweight. When I get used to it, I do not feel it at all.3. Provides a great support for my lower back.3. Helps me keep right posture.4. It flattens my lower belly :)5. Almost not visible under clothes and makes me look a little bit slimmer :)6. The most important thing to me - it helps with my lower back pain.Not sure how it works, probably because of little gel nubs massaging my lower back but it works as a pain reliever. I also feel some cooling effect.it is a good option that you can change the gel pad position, so it massages different trigger points of your lower back.I usually wear this Back Support during long walks, jogging or light sports exercises.Overall - it is a great product with AMAZING real German quality.And now, after I tried Bauerfeind Sports Back Support and experienced the benefits, I want also try their another product - knee support Bauerfeind GenuTrain Knee Support (Nature, 3).I hope it will help because people left so many good reviews as well. Great product, great quality! I am very happy with this purchase!

I have been wearing this Sports Back Support for more than a month now, mostly during my workouts, dance practice, sometimes for long walks or long sitting, using it almost every day.This model is working very well. It is true to size, the closure is very comfortable and adjustable just right. I do enjoy the breathable texture of the material. You will still be sweating underneath but it doesn't feel as a seal on you. The gel cushion is fantastic, it massages your lower back softly and delicate without pushing, giving you just right feeling of comfort. The ability to move this cushion on the Back Support base and place it exactly where you need it gives you additional comfort and flexibility. The support is strong but still gives you a lot of movement freedom. The bright color is adding some fun factor and ability to wash the Back Support is very important too.When thinking about something to improve I would only mention that during very active movement like dancing the Back Support would still pull up a little and you would need to adjust it after a while. I have to admit that all models and brands of Back Supports I have tried would do the same and this particular model of Bauerfeind Sports Back Support still does the best job. Maybe women with curves do really need a "woman shape" of the Back Support that better adjusts to those curves and stays in place.I have compared a couple of different brands and models of such kind of Back Support since my lower back problems are hunting me for a while now. I can state that Bauerfeind Sports Back Support is the best for all kinds of active lifestyle among the models I have tried yet.

I have occasional back issues (sciatica, strains), but am also very active (10k run/day, MTB, hike, ski, fly fish). Since I started wearing this brace every time I alpine ski (50+ days/year) over the last few years I have not had back issues flare up due to skiing as I used to.Also, not sure what otehrs are doing that they claim this brace doesn't last, but I've been using the same brace for about 2-3 years.I took off one star due to the cost.

I am - or was - a runner until I developed back problems that were aggravated by the constant impact of my feet hitting the ground. (I’m a heel-striker.) Now I’m forced to walk, albeit at a decently fast pace (about 5.5 mph). Even so, I still experience occasional back pain, especially on “hill days.”When I saw the Bauerfeind Sports Back Brace, I thought it might be just the thing to alleviate the back discomfort. I read the good reviews and testimonials, and decided to give it a try. Once I received it, I wore it religiously every time I hit the trail. And how did it fare?Bottom line: For me, it just doesn’t work. I can tell absolutely no difference between wearing the brace and not, except I stay cooler and breathe better when I don’t wear it. It’s hot and, of course, constrictive (as it should be).There isn’t much to the brace, especially given its premium cost. It’s essentially a wide elastic mesh band with a small gel pad velcro-ed to it in the small of the back. There is no support worth mentioning and the purpose of the gel pad eludes me. After washing the brace, I wore it on a 5-mile walk, forgetting to attach the pad, and I didn’t even realize it until I returned home. That drove home how ineffective the brace truly is. And that’s also when I realized all the hype surrounding this product just might be a placebo effect.So what are you paying $100 for? Beats me. Similar light braces can be purchased at a fraction of the cost. The back brace I bought at a sporting goods store to use when doing back-intensive jobs around the yard provides much better support, and is more comfortable.If it actually works for you, that’s good. I’m glad. But it doesn’t work for me at all, and that has proven to be an expensive mistake.