I tried a CompressionZ, very thin, minimal support. Does this brace give good support? It's pretty thin, too.
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Ooops---it's Monday; I mistakenly thought you were asking about a different McDavid product. Anyhow, this brace does give excellent support...sorry about the mix up!
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Worn mine several times, good support for non athletic purposes, not noticeable under Trousers / dress slacks.Size is a matter of personal custom fit, bought XXL and found it snug but comfortable. Good value
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It does for me. I had to have an injection of "gel" and this support keeps it there without pain or discomfort. Ask your doctor.
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I ordered mine a little big and it gave a light support. One size down would have been too tight!
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In terms of support for the knee joint as a whole, it's not great---BUT it works very well for my IB pain...
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My brace is very tight and use it for gym workout and tai chi...so use it an hour at a time.it is too uncomfortable to wear it over ang period of time.
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I can't say if it will solve your problem (although I've heard compression sleeves work for Shin Splints), but I doubt it will be too much compression (assuming you get the sizing right). I thought the compression was on the light side.
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Hi! Yes, I have worn it many many many nights while sleeping. In fact, I just spend 3 months wearing it all the time, except when bathing. It made a major difference, was not uncomfortable at all. In fact, just this minute returned from the doctor and he has given me the complete "green light", meaning my damaged ligament is 100% healed now and I no longer have to wear the brace at all. THIS IS what did the trick and allowed the ligament to heal completely. Go for it!
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I have one for my rt. knee while it gives the mental effect of stability I would be very careful torquing your foot as this is a much softer brace unlike the ones with sturdier metal supports. It advertises metal but feels very flimsy the three Velcro fasteners I like and very comfortable under pants or jeans but for athletic activity I would worry about it.
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I believe it might provide support when new, but don't know how it might break-in. They have one specifically labeled "firm". For my weight (220) there was no cush for my tush.
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I'm just like you. Small, flexible and had the same issues with my shoulder. It gives wonderful support without limitations.
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The brace is relatively comfortable. Depending on how you position it, it may dig into your abdomen a bit, but that would be true of any brace. I do like the double closure system; it feels like I'm getting more support this way.It looks washable, but to be honest, I haven't tried putting it in the laundry. I wear it about 6-8 hours/day, and not when I'm doing anything too active that would make me sweat into it.
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As a bike commuter, i do notice when padding is too thin. The Atlas has been comfortable. Support is thicker (~0.5" extra pad) in the lumbar region. Works for me.
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I wouldn't say "easily." It's not super cumbersome, but you'd realize you're wearing it for sure. It's not heavy, but it's not light either--bulky. I would not consider this a brace. It's to be used when you need to cool down when you're in pain--and for that it does a good job.
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Being at the lower area of the spine, the SI joint takes a lot of compression and weight from all the vertebral column above it, hence, it seems logical that a support brace that takes /"supports" some of the weight at and above the braced area, should help reduce stress on the SI joint, thereby, helping to relieve pain. I use combinations of ice to the area, ibuprofen, stretch exercises, and the support brace to manage my back pain. After 35 years of degenerative disc disease, I've learned that no "one tactic" is the solution to my chronic and acute back/rib pains.
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I have 2 compression tubes on my knee strap. I have IT Band syndrome and it does help, but than my single one helps also.
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Actually, the brace remains quite stable. I purchased these because I had tried the stretchy type, but soon discovered that they slipped down and, making them even more uncomfortable, they 'rolled' up across the back and even toward the front of the leg. The type you inquire about have a smooth top and bottom, and stabilizing supports on the sides hold the brace in position during activities.
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I tried. It was so uncomfortable and cutting my skin that I couldn't wear it more than 40 mins. I even tried to put a tshirt and swearshirt on under it. I think my issue is that the medium was too big for me so I had to tighten to the Max and it kept cutting me under the arms. I wasn't willing to put an extra padding like others suggested. Some ppl put a hand towel under it. I felt like that was too much accommodation for this back brace. Hope this helps! I will say the refund process was smooth so u may want to just give it a try?
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For me it is. I don't have a need for compression socks. I need support due to very thin foot.
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It has helped to give me a little extra support. I guess it depends on what your cause is. My knees are losing the cartridge in them and they need to be replaced. I can't afford the surgery but these braces help a little. It is better than nothing.
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It does support the knee well. Have found that wearing compression pants under the brace reduces irritation from the heat build up between the skin and the neoprene.