McDavid 495 Neoprene Back Brace with Steel Stays

Playing sports while healing from a back sprain or pull can be incredibly painful, and you can risk making the injury worse. The McDavid 495 Neoprene Back Brace with Steel Stays compresses and supports your back, while maintaining healthy alignment with five steel stays. Using a adjustable hook and loop design, each wearer can get the most comfortable fit.

What’s Included?

• 1 x Neoprene Back Brace

Which Size is the McDavid Back Brace?

This McDavid Neoprene Back Brace is supplied in four adjustable sizes to accommodate most people. Measure the circumference of your lower back as seen in the picture below, and match it to one of the sizes below. 

Size	Lower Back Circumference (cm)
Small	63 – 78cm
Medium	71 – 96cm
Large	91 – 127cm
Extra Large	127 – 152cm

Key Features and Benefits of the McDavid Back Brace

• Designed for rehabilitation and to relieve minor to moderate back pain
• Offers compression, cushioning and support to back and abdominal muscles
• Contoured and breathable design for lasting comfort
• Five steel stays provide rigid protection from back weakness and minor imbalances
• High-performance neoprene offers comprehensive bracing and insulation
• May aid weight loss efforts via therapeutic heat
• Compression stimulates blood circulation to reduce cramp and stiffness
• Completely latex-free for reduced chance of skin irritation or reaction
• Non-slip neoprene layer maintains positioning, even during exercise
• Adjustable with hook and loop straps for customised fit

What Conditions Does this Support Help With?

Providing you with Level 2 Protection (see below for how McDavid Protection Levels work), the McDavid Brace offers support and pain relief for minor to moderate back and abdominal injuries. This brace can help support and promote healing for conditions and injuries such as:

• Minor – moderate back pain
• Minor – moderate abdominal pain
• Back weakness
• Minor Instability
• Arthritis

How Do the McDavid Protection Levels Work?

McDavid braces are classified with three levels of protection, each of which helps with different injury severities and stages of recovery:

• Level 1 (Primary Protection): 
  • Minor pains
  • Sprains
  • Tendonitis
  • Bursitis
  • Arthritis
• Level 2 (Advanced Protection): 
  • Minor to moderate ligament instabilities
  • Swelling
  • Sprains
  • Pain relief from chronic conditions
• Level 3 (Major Protection): 
  • Moderate to major instabilities
  • Proactive injury protection for weak joints
  • Post-surgical joint protection

Need a More Supportive Back Brace?

As we mentioned, this McDavid Brace is classified as a Level 2 Protection Brace, making it great for minor to moderate injuries and pain. However, if you’re looking for a different level of support, we also offer the following McDavid Neoprene Back Braces:

• Level 1 Primary Protection Back Braces:
  • McDavid 491 Adjustable Neoprene Back Brace
• Level 3 Major Protection Protection Back Braces:
  • McDavid 493 Maximum Support Neoprene Back Brace with Steel Stays

Great for Recovering Athletes

The back plays a major part in turning and keeping us stable during sport, so back pain can really hamper athletic performance. The McDavid Back Brace offers customised compression to support the lower back and abdominal muscles with a hook and loop design, while the steel stays keep your bag rigid. The neoprene build is also thin and flexible, so won’t get in your way during a match or game.

McDavid’s High-Performance Neoprene

For their Neoprene Back Braces, McDavid use a non-petroleum neoprene variant with an advanced cell structure. This makes it specially engineered to improve performance in the following ways:

• Superior compression for improved healing
• Greater therapeutic insulation
• A lighter build without sacrificing support
• Longer-lasting comfort

Customised Fit with Hook and Loop Strap

The McDavid Back Brace is secured with an easy-use hook and loop strap. This along with the four available sizes makes sure each user will get their most comfortable fit. This also allows for a customised level of compression and support.

Steel Stays for More Rigid Protection

Using sturdy steel stays, the McDavid Support Brace helps to maintain healthy back alignment, accommodating for weakness and minor instability.

Material Information

• Mesh:
  • 90% nylon
  • 10% Lycra
• Panel:
  • 62% polyester
  • 38% rubber