Reddit mentions of Mueller 255 Lumbar Support Back Brace with Removable Pad, Black, Regular(Package May Vary)

'nother bigger guy here! --I don't use a manufactured-for-binding binder at all. I use a Mueller brace. I just introduced the guys in my local support group to this, and how to put it on right, and they freakin' love it.
It's this one, if you're curious. http://www.amazon.com/Mueller-Adjustable-Regular-1-Count-Package/dp/B00267SFKC

Hi, hope my anecdotal evidence helps a bit. Take it with a grain of salt, everyone's body reacts a bit differently to an injury.

I herniated a disk in my lower back ~ 10 months ago. After the diagnosis I was in such pain that I didn't do anything back related for a long time. I could barely sit in a 10 minute car ride without having to take a break. About 4 months ago (6 months after injury) the pain had subsided greatly but was still present. I started doing very, very, very basic back work in order to strengthen it. My rationale was that staying off it wasn't working so I wanted to attempt anything to stop the pain.

First Month sets of 10 hypertension, no weight, nice and slow. Threw some planks in there, any core work that didn't aggravate it in any way i attempted. From there I took it about as slow as humanly possible and incorporated deadlifts (9months after injury). Keeping it very light around 135 lb. I'm planning on keeping it at that weight for ~ 2-4 months before i even attempt to put more weight on. I forgot to mention that I wore a back brace for every workout, starting with the hyperextesions. I think that was another crucial part. back brace.

10 Months ago I had a doctor tell me I could never do any workout that involved weight going down on my spine. I looked everywhere for any kind of hope that it wasn't true. I hope my story will give you a bit of hope for your future fitness wise. Just remember to take it slow.

Good Luck!

I'm 25-35 and have had back pain for years, sitting makes it worse and driving is worse than sitting so your experience is typical.

If you have a medical emergency get to an ER and/or call 911 or your national equivalent.

I've found massages help a lot, more than chiropractic in my experience. Massages for me provide longer-term relief and the massage therapist also focuses on secondary symptoms in the arms and legs that can be caused by a radiated nerve.

Since your massage is not until Friday see if you can get a walk-in or at least short notice chiropractic appointment, many have them available for this reason and it might just help carry you over.

If you can get an appointment with your primary care they may write a prescription. You should do this anyway because back problems only get worse.

I've found that wearing a back brace while sitting at my desk helps a lot, [this one] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00267SFKC/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_c_api_INvGzbN7R52PV) is the number one best seller on Amazon for a reason, I wore it all day today.

Make sure to stretch, a lot. I am bad about it when I am working and get into a project but it's important. [Foam rollers] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0040EGNIU/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_c_api_2QvGzbCB7YYF9) are great for before and after work since it may be strange to have in your office.

For while at work, look at these videos on desk stretching from the [Mayo Clinic] (http://mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/adult-health/in-depth/office-stretches/art-20046041).

Heat and/or ice helps too.

I have a long-term back injury as I was hit by a car while on a motorcycle at 60mph back in 2011 - broke over a dozen bones, screwed up my spine, and have permanent nerve damage. I don't think I was lasting even 60mins on a piano bench. I did two things which had miraculous effects. First, I also put on lower back and upper back braces before sitting down on the piano bench. Secondly, I now sit on a thick memory foam cushion on top of the piano bench. Your mileage might vary, but the combo of these three items has been nothing short of miraculous for me. The other day, I sat 2 straight hours at the piano and there was not even one peep from my back.

I work in Inbound for Amazon and occasionally scanning on the floor, I bought this back brace (link bellow). After i started wearing this , i had no back problems/nor pain whatsoever, it really helped me out. Also invest in some work soles and knee brace. YOLO take care of your body.

Mueller 255 Lumbar Support Back... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00267SFKC?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share