Body Glove 90122 Accupressure Breathable Neoprene Back Support, Black, Large

by Body Glove

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

The Iowa Spine Research Center of the Biomedical Engineering Department at The University of Iowa and patent co-applicant Chase Ergonomics, Inc. have collaborated on the development of the Accupressure Back Support. The breakthrough discovery used in creating this support is a new understanding of how the human body reacts to sudden, unexpected events (accidents) which result in applied loading (stress) to the lumbar spine. One study has shown that, during such events, the strong back muscles can over-contract by as much as 70%. This over-contraction is often the hazard that triggers back injury. The Accupressure Back Support reduces this excess exertion by up to 46%. In addition, the Iowa studies documented less fatigue in subjects wearing the Accupressure back support. Proprietary acupressure-effect pad made with composite lightweight materials works biomechanically to reduce the overreaction of the back muscles during an unexpected loading event. How to wear: The support should be worn over the first layer of clothing--such as a shirt or t-shirt--but not over a vest or jacket. It should fit the curve of the lower back without bulk between the support and the back. The support should rest LOW on the hips, where low back pain occurs, between the navel and tailbone, over the lumbar vertebrae. Do not wear the support up high, as if it were a belt or a corset.

Product Description

The Iowa Spine Research Center of the Biomedical Engineering Department at The University of Iowa and patent co-applicant Chase Ergonomics, Inc. have collaborated on the development of the Accupressure Back Support. The breakthrough discovery used in creating this support is a new understanding of how the human body reacts to sudden, unexpected events (accidents) which result in applied loading (stress) to the lumbar spine. One study has shown that, during such events, the strong back muscles can over-contract by as much as 70%. This over-contraction is often the hazard that triggers back injury. The Accupressure Back Support reduces this excess exertion by up to 46%. In addition, the Iowa studies documented less fatigue in subjects wearing the Accupressure back support. Proprietary acupressure-effect pad made with composite lightweight materials works biomechanically to reduce the overreaction of the back muscles during an unexpected loading event. How to wear: The support should be worn over the first layer of clothing--such as a shirt or t-shirt--but not over a vest or jacket. It should fit the curve of the lower back without bulk between the support and the back. The support should rest LOW on the hips, where low back pain occurs, between the navel and tailbone, over the lumbar vertebrae. Do not wear the support up high, as if it were a belt or a corset.Reduces spinal loading during unexpected events by up to 46%Constructed of our exclusive open-cell breathable Tradewinds neopreneTriple Lock cinch strap featureMeasure around hips about 2 inches below navel. Large: 38-inch to 44-inch

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0019D4B8O
• Item model number: 90122
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #145,606 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes