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Back injuries rank among the top work-related injuries. Back injuries often result in lost time and a lengthy recuperation period and, as such, are major contributors to workers' compensation costs. ... View MoreIn fact, according to the National Institute on Occupational Safety and Health, back disorders account for over 24 percent of all occupational injuries and illnesses involving days away from work.

Sore backs can range from a nuisance to those that prevent the sufferer from doing what is needed for work or enjoyment. Prolonged back pain not only affects physical activity, but the continuously nagging pain can also begin to affect mood and outlook.

Selecting the appropriate back support is important for proper use and comfort while wearing it.
  • Designs that conform to the body help to ensure comfort and a secure fit. Back supports should sit below the navel and fit snugly on the hips, covering the vulnerable L5 and S1 area of the spine. A back support should not pinch or cause pain when you are wearing it.
  • Back supports with adjustable two-stage closures allow the user to tighten the support during lifting activities and loosen it when in a nonlifting position.
  • Integral gripping mechanisms reduce ride up and help keep the back support in place. It’s best if these materials are nonconductive so the support can be used in a variety of applications and work settings.
  • Materials should breathable and machine washable. Inferior materials can be hot and uncomfortable to wear and may need to be hand washed.
  • Material specifications should indicate overall durability. Inferior hook-and-loop closures, elastic band and other critical components will breakdown, reducing function, and increasing long-term cost.
To help protect your back, we carry Ergodyne and OccuNomix back supports. These back supports will take the load off your lumbar, sacral and abdominal muscles, and ligaments to help alleviate lower back pain.

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