Hip Brace for Sciatica Pain Relief - Supporting Belts, SI Belt/Sacroiliac Belt, Compression Wrap for Hip, Thigh, Hamstring, Muscles - For Men, Women (Large, Hip less than 44 inches)

I am a older volunteer at an animal shelter. (You should try it. Find a No-Kill shelter in your area, or a shelter that is not yet No-Kill but wants to be, and volunteer there. It can be wonderful.) I walk dogs - mostly medium to large, young, energetic dogs who are really tired of being in a smallish kennel. Unfortunately, if you are older they can wear you down. (I mentioned the age thing earlier. I am not old, but survey forms generally find me checking the 0ver 65 years box on the age form. (Ok, perhaps I check the Over 70 box.)) Well, somehow what I assume is a groin muscle started acting up; Perhaps because of age, or perhaps because block headed, fun dog Bruce wanted to go right and I was going left. Anyway, every time I walked dogs the groin or whatever muscle’s snap, pop, or general message to the brain that said, “Ahhhhhh, what was that?” while my right leg seriously considered throwing me to the ground hurt more than just a little. I tried the “RICE” thing that Google implied would help. It did work but a few stiff drinks after sundown worked about as well. I asked my Family Practice MD, and even my ER Doc son. (Let’s just say that age and RICE were mentioned by both highly educated docs. Please do not misunderstand. I know I am old and I had some great years eating rice in regions like Japan and China, but all of the age comments plus all of the rice in China (and/or Japan) did not help the groin problem.) I decided that since most of my problems that could not be solved on Google likely had a solution on Amazon. A simple search found this Bodymate Compression Brace for various maladies. And, those maladies included the, by now very mistrusted, Groin muscle. Let me try to be less wordy and skip to the conclusion. This things works. I have walked dogs several times and helped my son install a 15 foot tall reindeer created from 6 sheets of 3/4 inch plywood while wearing the Bodymate with very minimal groin muscle complaints. The muscle is happy. I am happy. My consumption of various pain meds has significantly decreased. And, my consumption of alcohol in the evenings... Well, it has not increased. I have no idea how this product works on any of the other muscles listed, or much if an idea of where those muscles are, but I am going to just recommend the Bodymate for whatever muscle in the lower back or groin or upper leg region bothers you. It is inexpensive, much more comfortable than you would think, and it mitigates the pain. I like it.

The brace arrived yesterday and already seems to be helping my groin pull. I'm 6-2, 170 pounds 34-inch waist and the medium fits perfectly, both waist and thigh. Good value compared to similar alternatives. I deducted one star for the neoprene rubber smell. I've had several other neoprene braces for shoulders, wrist and knee and none had a smell directly out of the package, so I hope this one airs out after a while. Under my clothes I don't notice the smell while wearing it but I could smell it when it's over my clothes.

I have never written a review but I am doing it in hopes that it might help someone who is in as much pain as I was. I have a slipped disc that is pinching my sciatic nerve. I have been in pain for two months. My doctor prescribed ibuprofen, steroids, antidepressants and physical therapy. The pain was so debilitating that I was not able to function, just showering and getting dressed was on ordeal that required my husband’s help. An orthopedic surgeon recommended cortisone shots before we considered surgery. I’ve had three shots. The fist did nothing. I spent mother’s day and my birthday in the ER. I was given heavy duty painkillers and muscle relaxants. Those didn’t help and I was afraid of becoming addicted to them. The second helped to a degree, I was okay for a few hours of the day then the pain was back. The third shot seemed to help. I was able to find a comfortable position and sleep at night. The mornings were good but by mid day was in pain again and needed to lay down again. I was ready to consider having surgery but decided to try a few things before I went that rout. This brace was one of those things. I have worn it for two days and already I see a difference. It is 6:00 in the evening and I have been able to function all day, even danced with my kids for a little while. Obviously this brace is not fixing the problem, but it relieves the pain long enough to get through the day and do the physical therapy that my body requires. Back surgery is serious business and a six week recovery period is something most of us can’t afford. Do yourself a favor and try this brace before you consider surgery. Yes, the brace stinks a little, wash it. Yes, it is inconvenient when you go to the bathroom, but if you are in that much pain, it is the least of your worries. No, it is not pretty to wear over your clothes, but again would you rather continue being in pain. I will wear this thing all day everyday if it means I can take care of my kids, go to work, and just have my life back.

I wanted to like this and it did help relieve the pain but this was not made very durable. The 2 pieces separated after only a few uses.

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Awesome This is very effective for my groin pain. I use while playing sport.

Great for my hip and glute pain and helps a lot in the gym. Excellent

Cuidado con la talla, no conviene a todas las medidas. Y al parecer es talla única.

Worked very well, helped ease hip pains