Best Lumbar Supports 2024
The lumbar is area in the lower back, specifically around the spine, just above the pelvis. Lumbar pain affects many of us, with recent studies estimating that lower back pain will impact anywhere between 60% and 70% of people in industrialised countries. You don't have to suffer in silence. Whether you suffer from a mild pain that can prevent you from picking things up from the floor, or a severe pain that can prevent you from getting up in the morning, we have plenty of lumbar supports that can help to relieve pain. Read on to discover our best lumbar supports that have helped many to live much more comfortably, and even helped transformed lives.
Lumbar pain will impact between 60% to 70% of us in our lifetimes
To help you find the best Lumbar Support for you, we've broken down our top picks into the following categories:
- Our Best Lumbar Support for Everyday Use
- Our Best Lumbar Support for Severe Chronic Back Pain
- Our Best Lumbar Support for Bad Posture
- Our Best Lumbar Support for Injury Recovery
- Our Best Lumbar Support for Sports and Demanding Work
- Our Best Lumbar Support for Cold Temperatures
Our Best Lumbar Support for Everyday Use
Our Top Pick - Harley Sacroiliac Back Support Belt
One of our best-selling lower back supports, the Harley Sacroiliac Back Support Belt, has helped many of our customers in relieving the symptoms of lower back pain, as well as other health conditions. With its easy-to-fit design, the belt can be adjusted and worn discreetly during everyday activities without restricting movement. The belt is designed to stabilise the sacrum and pelvis, enabling the natural movement in the joints which can give your lower back time to recover, whilst reducing pain.
Why It's Great for Lower Back Pain:
✔ Effectively reduces lower back pain, pelvic instability and sacroiliac pain
✔ Enables natural movement in the sacrum and pelvis
✔ Suitable for everyday use, sports, and office work
✔ Elastic straps with Velcro fasteners allows for adjustability
Our customer David left us a 5* review and said - 'I wear this for work as my back is always sore and stiff in the mornings. It works so well that I'm able to bend with no pain and am needing to wear it less and less'.
Recommended For: Performing everyday activities; office work; driving; home use; pelvis instability; sacroiliac syndrome; mild to severe lower back pain.
Our Best Lumbar Support for Severe Chronic Back Pain
Our Top Pick - Serola Sacroiliac Belt for Back Pain
An industry leader, the Serola Sacroiliac Belt for Back Pain has been designed, constructed and perfected to effectively ease chronic severe back pain. Its slim and narrow design wraps around specific parts of the hips, providing stability to the base of the spine and acting as an external ligament that'll help put the sacroiliac joint back into a normal range of motion. This belt is so revolutionary that many have attempted to copy it in its design and function, but for us it's the only winner for easing and managing chronic severe back pain.
Why It's Great for Lower Back Pain
✔ Normalises the function of the sacroiliac joint to dramatically reduce lower back pain
✔ Provides pain relief caused by pulled muscles, ligament strains, muscle spasms
✔ Considerably reduces the chances of injury when worn throughout the day
✔ Light-weight, comfortable, and can worn over clothing, or under clothing with no chaffing
Our Customer Marjorie left us a 5* review and said - ‘I have suffered back pain for years & found your product…I had nothing to lose. Well the only thing I lost was the pain!!..I have told everyone even my GP about the belt and the amazing results, thank you’.
Recommended For: Preventing chronic back pain; sacroiliac pain; disc herniation; scoliosis; joint instability; pelvic pain; lumbar pain; pregnancy back pain; physiotherapy units; amateur and professional sports teams.
Our Best Lumbar Support for Bad Posture
Our Top Pick - Bauerfeind LumboLoc Back Support
Slouching won't immediately cause lower back pain, but over time this position can put strain on already sensitised muscles. This strain increases the tension in the muscles, which in turn may cause lower back pain. The Bauerfeind LumboLoc Back Support surrounds the torso and is anatomically contoured to help straighten the lumbar spine in a pain-free manner. This re-alignment of the spine alleviates lower back pain and releases tension, whilst the cushioned pads on this belt offer extra stability and comfort to the lumbar region.
Why It's Great for Lower Back Pain
✔ Anatomically contoured to powerfully straighten the lumbar spine and improve posture
✔ Eases persistent pain and supports severe muscle weakness
✔ Fits discreetly under clothing
✔ Adjustable for a comfortable fit every time
Our customer Lucy gave us a 5* review and said - 'Brilliant, brilliant support for my back, have wanted to wear it all day every day. It is comfortable, supportive and a great design. Thank you'
Recommended For: Bad posture: lumbar pain; disc weakness; degenerative spinal changes; lower back pain; lumbago; postural disorders.
Our Best Lumbar Support for Injury Recovery
Our Top Pick - Deep Breathable Brace for Lumbar Support
If you've suffered a back injury that's now causing you lower back pain, the Deep Breathable Brace for Lumbar Support belt is designed to aid in injury recovery and ease pain. With four flexible stays, the belt helps prevent the twisting motions that often aggravate back injuries and sacro-lumbar pain. The rear elastic fulcrums on the belt provide targeted compression that will offload pressure in the area and reduce pain, while providing powerful spine stabilisation when fastened tightly. This powerful belt has helped many of our customers with back injuries and back pain, and we are confident it will do the same for you too.
Why It's Great for Lower Back Pain
✔ Aids in lower back muscular injury recovery and eases pain
✔ 4 strong flexible stays prevent twisting motions that cause pain
✔ Dual rear elasticated fulcrums provide compression and help stabilise the spine
✔ Available in a range of sizes to fit every user
Our customer Erin gave us a 5* review and said - 'I love my purchase, I am now back at the gym doing what I love, I also run with it on...the support and comfort is amazing...I will definitely be purchasing from this company again, all my research paid off...thank you'
Recommended For: injury recovery; muscular injury to lower back; sciatica osteoporosis; prolapsed intervertebral disc; sacrolumbar pain.
Our Best Lumbar Support for Sports and Demanding Work
Our Top Pick - Neo G Back Brace with Power Straps
If you spend a lot of time on your feet at work or are a keen sportsperson, then you'll be putting your lower back under a lot more strain than other people. The Neo G Back Brace with Power Straps has stays and power straps that will reduce excessive movements in the lower back during repetitive work and sports activities to prevent lower back pain. The belt allows for a close comfortable fit, and features a removable insert that provides a soothing lumbar massage as you move, helping with muscular spasm. Finally, as a bonus, the neoprene fabric of this belt also helps warm stiff, aching, tired muscles, and arthritic joints, helping keep muscles loose.
Why It's Great for Lower Back Pain
✔ Stays and power straps reduce excessive lower back movements
✔ Eases chronic lower back pain due to repetitive sporting or occupational activities
✔ Heat therapeutic neoprene fabric warms stiff, aching muscles and arthritic joints
✔ Removable insert provides a soothing lumbar message as you move
Our customer Roy gave us a 5* review and said - 'This is great for me it gives me the support I need when doing sport or heavy jobs at home. Thanks and for the quick and efficient service.'
Recommended For: Use at work; use while playing sports; injured lower back; lower back pain; arthritic back; moderate lumbar pain.
Our Best Lumbar Support for Cold Temperatures
Our Top Pick - Beurer Heat Pad for Back Pain HK72
Can cold weather or temperatures cause back pain? Yes! Cold weather can certainly cause back pain because it causes muscles and ligaments to tighten – especially muscles that are already sensitised. This tightening can affect the spine, pulling on the nerve roots and causing pain that can range from minor to debilitating. So, if you've found that your lower back pain hits you when temperatures are at their coldest, it is no coincidence. The Beurer Heat Pad for Back HK72 has helped many with this issue, and you too can benefit. The belt works by heating your lower back muscles for up to 4 hours, indoors or outdoors, allowing maximum flexibility of movement and easing aches and pains.
Why It's Great for Lower Back Pain
✔ Four heat settings to heat lower back muscles and body
✔ Eases lower back pain in cold temperatures for up to 4 hours
✔ Warming soothing affect on painful, stiff, and tired muscles
✔ Elasticated to support back injury
Our customer Ann gave us a 5* review and said - 'I had been off work with lower back pain. This belt enabled me to drive the hour to work in comfort and sit once in work. Really helped my muscles relax and my recovery - best money I have spent...may even use when my back is fully recovered as it's like being given a hug all day!'
Recommended For: Use in cold weather; at home or outdoors; back injury; lower back pain; mild to moderate pain.
What Causes Lumbar Pain?
The lumbar relates specifically to the area directly above the pelvis around the lower spine, and pain here is common because it's the area of the spine that supports your entire body. There can be many causes of lumbar pain i.e. lower back pain, but often it is not always obvious what causes it. Anything from bad posture, to family history, to sports injuries, may cause lumbar pain, and the level of pain can vary between minor and completely debilitating.
The lumbar is the area above the pelvis in and around the lower spine
Bad posture, for example, may cause lower back pain, and is common in athletes and all-day manual workers who can expect to put more pressure on their lumbar region than others. Other aggravating factors include herniated discs, a lack of exercise, sciatica (a trapped nerve), sprains and strains. As seen in this blog we have plenty of aids to ease and manage lumbar pain, but if your back pain becomes more intense and gets worse during the night, we recommend you visit your doctor or GP immediately.
How Do I Choose the Best Lumbar Support for Me?
Choosing your lumbar support shouldn't faze you. We understand there are a lot of different types out there, some costly, some small and some a little more high tech, but if you buy right then your lower back pain can become a thing of the past. When making your choice we would recommend that you follow these steps:
- Identify what's causing your pain (is it your posture, your work, playing sports, or your uncomfortable bed?)
- Determine how serious your pain is (is it mild and a minor nuisance or is it impacting your life?)
- Decide what level of support you require (do you require a small, subtle support or a more serious support that covers the entire back?)
Once you've answered these questions you should be able to make a decision on the kind of support that you need, but if you haven't found what you are looking for here, check out our Lumbar Supports and Lower Back Pain Supports, Back Supports, Caring for Your Back ranges where you're sure to find the product for you.
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