Back Supports

Class 1 Medical Devices

All Ultimate Performance back supports are certified as Class 1 Medical Devices. Specifically, we register them with the Medicines & Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA). This ensures they meet strict medical standards. This classification confirms that our products are safe, effective, and backed by evidence-based research.

Best back support for me

We grade our supports by level. 1: Basic, 2: Moderate, 3: Pro and 4: Maximum. The two most important things to consider are:

How much support you need.

How comfortable the brace feels to wear.

Basic Wrap-Around

The wrap-around back support does not include extra straps or rigid metal stays. Therefore, they offer the lowest level of compression. They fasten around the waist with hook-and-loop closures. For this reason, they are often described as heat retainers rather than structured braces.

A neoprene lumbar brace is ideal if you want to stay active while still getting a light level of back protection. Neoprene helps retain body heat, which improves blood circulation, relaxes muscles, and supports better performance — making it a popular choice for back pain relief during movement.

Extra protection

Both the Ultimate Back Support and Advanced Back Support with Adjustable Tension offer extra design features.

The Ultimate Lumbar Support Brace includes surgical-grade springs at the back to protect the lower spine. Additional tension straps wrap around the waist tighten to the desired level, therefore, providing a significant boost in stability and compression.

The Advanced Adjustable Back Brace uses an innovative cable system that allows you to fine-tune compression levels. This makes it one of the most supportive options for people who require maximum spinal protection and pain relief.

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