McDavid 493 Maximum Support Neoprene Back Brace with Steel Stays

Using six ergonomically placed steel stays, the McDavid 493 Maximum Support Neoprene Back Brace with Steel Stays supports injured and unstable backs. The insulating and compressive neoprene encourages healing, while the rigid design helps maintain healthier posture. It’s important for each wearer to get their most comfortable level of compression, and that’s easy with the hook and loop strap. 

What's Included?

• 1 x Neoprene Back Brace

What 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. 

Key Features and Benefits

• Designed to relieve minor back pain and rehabilitation
• Offers compression, cushioning and support to back and abdominal muscles
• Contoured and breathable design for lasting comfort
• Vented elastic side panel helps to prevent overheating
• Six steel stays provide rigid protection from back weakness and imbalances
• High-performance neoprene offers comprehensive bracing and insulation
• 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 3 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:

• Moderate - major back pain
• Moderate - major abdominal pain
• Back weakness
• Major instability
• Pulled back muscles
• Back strains
• 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 3 Protection Brace, making it great for moderate to major injuries and pain. However, if you're looking for a lower level of support and more flexibility, we also offer the following McDavid Neoprene Back Braces:

• Level 1 Primary Protection Back Braces:
  • McDavid 491 Adjustable Neoprene Back Brace
• Level 2 Major Protection Protection:
  • McDavid 495 Neoprene Back Brace with Steel Stays

Great for Recovering Athletes

This McDavid Back Brace is designed to support major back pain and injuries, both of which can make playing sports pretty unlikely. However, wearing the McDavid Back Support can help you get back on your feet and speed up recovery with therapeutic compression. The adjustable design also lets you adjust the fit, so as you recover, you can reduce the compression.

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