I am pleased with this brace. It gives good support of both shoulders and back. Be certain that you order the right size. My waist is 25-1/2" and hip across the upper pelvis where the bottom of the brace sits is 30-1/2". I ordered the size Medium and it fits well if cinched up tight. Order the size that matches the largest area whether it is upper stomach or hip area as I did. It enables me to lift and move things without hurting my back and keeps my shoulders back so that my rotator cuff injury is not aggravated. If you shape the two support pieces so that they match your curvature it makes it pretty comfortable. I even wear it under my clothing and it is barely noticeable. The only issue I have is that it tries to ride up and irritates my neck a little bit, but I just pull it back down and pull my blouse up to provide a barrier to my skin and that takes care of it. All in all- it beats back and shoulder pain!

I'm on a journey to stave off back pain and slow the progression of my musculoskeletal issues. When my back pain is it at its worse, my body seems to be telling me that support is what's needed. I spent hours looking for what appeared to be the perfect support for me. I have mild scoliosis, but years of structural imbalance, coupled with intense athletics in my 20s and early 30s, has finally caught up with me. My back pain is multi-faceted, ever-evolving, and acute-on-chronic. My main issues are lumbar mostly on the left, and upper back/neck on the left. I needed something that would cover both areas.

I ordered a medium after consulting the size chart. I am 5'3" on a good day, 135lbs, athletic build. This brace was just a bit too small. I was able to get it on after some effort, but the waist areas are just ever so slightly too small. Again, I can fasten it, and my concern is that if I size up, it will become more ill fitting in other areas. I have a short torso, so I feel as if the entire brace is too long. There is a gap at the rear neck area. This is probably exacerbated on me because I have uneven shoulders. I may be able to play with the strap placement and try to adjust it, I just didn't have the time on the first wear.

That being said, this brace felt GOOD to wear. It was extremely supportive, and the metal stay ran right over the troublesome spots. This is why I'm reluctant to return for another size, or just give up and return altogether. The brace is a bit bulky and I can't imagine discretely wearing it underneath clothing to work, but I can definitely imagine wearing it around the house for back breaking tasks/chores. I'm actually giddy at the fact that I may be able to try some of the things I'd been putting off around the house because I know they will aggravate my back, and leave me in debilitating pain for the day.

I think this review was part therapy, part convincing myself that I will hold on to the brace in this size for now. I can foresee the brace only becoming more loose with time, so keeping it at this size will likely be the best choice, since it does just barely fit. I will wear it during activity this week, and hopefully update my review.

I have adult scoliosis and AS so back is crooked as well as bent forward plus a drop foot. So walking and trying to stand straight is exstemly painful. I've been given back braces over the last 30 yrs witch never helped. But this brace actually lets me walk further or even do light housework with dropping in pure pain and exhaustion. It helps hold my shoulder back and straighten my back. I can look forward instead oh look down all the time. The only complain would be that it doesn't come in tall medium and short. My husband had to cut the medal bars down a lot so it had a hump in the back that stuck up . But still a excellent brace.

I love this product. It supports the back amazingly. Very comfortable and to make it more comfortable you can adjust it by removing the 2 bars easily and place back in as needed.

I purchased this vest and it was way too small. I ordered what I thought was a medium but you must measure yourself appropriately to ensure an proper fit. I am 5'4' and I weigh 110 lbs. and the medium was very small. I could not even close it. It was well made but I can not tell you whether it was affective because there was no way I was closing this vest. I was able to return it for a full refund.