medi Lumbamed Facet Back Support

$374.00

Lumbamed® facet is a lumbar support built around a double three-point strap system: four crossing pull straps that bear on the pelvis and the upper lumbar spine at the back, and raise the pressure around the abdomen at the front.

It is for facet joint osteoarthritis, disc protrusion or prolapse, severe lower back pain and lower back pain with sciatica, lumbago on its own and lumbago involving the sacroiliac joint, chronic pain in the lumbosacral area, spondylosis without slipping of vertebrae, spondylolisthesis, muscular imbalance, segmental instability and lumbar spinal canal stenosis.

Pulling the straps flattens the inward curve of the lower back and holds the pelvis upright, and that is what unloads the facet joints, the small joints at the back of the spine. The knit and the lower strap positioner wrap the pelvis and the sacroiliac joint completely, which matters when the sacroiliac joint is part of the problem. A shaped cut at the groin keeps it comfortable while sitting, and hand loops make it easier to close. medi prints that this support contains rigid material.

Is this the right one for you?

Choose this if the problem is the facet joints, the small joints that link the bones of your spine.

Been told it is a disc? medi Lumbamed Disc Back Support — Women is built for disc protrusion and prolapse.

Everyday muscular back pain? medi protect.CSB Posture Brace is a lighter brace for strain and fatigue.

Size I II III IV V VI

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Pickup available at 7225 Woodbine Ave

Usually ready in 2-4 days

Double 3-point strap system for continuous, individual pressure control
Knit and strap positioning fully enclose pelvis and iliosacral joint
Hand loops and elastic comfort knit for easy donning

Polyamide
Polyester
Elastane

Facet joint osteoarthritis
Intervertebral disc protrusion, prolapse
Severe lower back pain (lumbago), and lower back pain with sciatica
Lumbago with iliosacral joint involvement
Chronic pain in the lumbosacral area
Spondylosis without slipping of vertebrae
Spondylolisthesis
Muscular imbalance
Segmental instability
Lumbar vertebral canal stenosis

Not suitable for: circulatory disorders, sensory disturbances or open wounds where the support sits; respiratory diseases such as COPD; or diseases and injuries of the skin in that area, especially with inflammatory signs such as unusual warmth, swelling or redness.

This is a medical-grade orthopaedic brace that incorporates rigid structural support. Braces and orthoses built with rigid components are usually covered under Canadian extended health benefit plans (e.g. Sun Life, Manulife, Canada Life, Blue Cross, Green Shield Canada) when accompanied by a valid prescription from your physician or nurse practitioner. It may also qualify as an eligible medical expense under the CRA's Medical Expense Tax Credit. We're happy to prepare an itemized estimate for your insurer — use Get an Insurance Estimate for this item, or add several to your cart and request one for everything at once. No charge, and it's not an order. Coverage details, annual limits, and prescription requirements vary by plan, so please confirm your specific benefits with your provider and keep your prescription and itemized receipt for your claim.

Check the size chart below. If your measurements don't fit a size on it, contact us and we'll help.

Size	I	II	III	IV	V	VI
Hip (cm)around the fullest part of the hips	76 – 86	86 – 98	98 – 111	111 – 125	125 – 140	140 – 155
Waist (cm)around the waist, level with the navel	66 – 76	76 – 88	88 – 101	101 – 115	115 – 130	130 – 150

Hand wash only, in lukewarm water (about 30°C/86°F) with a mild detergent
Close all hook-and-loop (velcro) fasteners, straps, and zippers before washing to protect the fabric
Do not use fabric softener, bleach, or harsh chemicals; do not dry clean
Remove and clean any removable pads or cushions separately with water or mild soap
Air dry fully -- do not tumble dry, use a hair dryer, or dry in direct sunlight
Apply skin creams or lotions after removing the support in the evening, not right before putting it on, since they can affect the material's properties

medi publishes these steps for putting the support on. Ask a trained fitter to show you the first time.

Loosen the straps first: unfasten their ends and press them down further back on the velour of the belt.
Check the label on the right-hand inner fastener for which way up the support goes — the magenta edge points upwards.
Slip your left hand into the inner hand strap on the left fastening side and wrap the support around your body, checking the label again.
Slip your right hand into the outer hand strap on the right fastening side.
Pull both fastening sides to the middle and press them onto each other evenly, keeping the back panel centred; the support is on correctly when the lower edge of the fastening is just above the pubic bone.
Unfasten both lower pull straps and draw them forward at the same time until the pressure suits you.
Do the same with the upper pull straps.

medi says the support can in principle be worn all day, and that the shaped cut at the groin is what keeps it comfortable while seated; how long you wear it should follow what you need.