medi protect.CSB Posture Brace

$395.00

protect.CSB is a posture brace: elastic straps worn like the straps of a rucksack, with mouldable aluminium bars supporting the upper back. It is thin enough to be almost invisible under clothing.

It is for cases needing the thoracic vertebrae straightened and relieved — poor posture, postural or spinal deviations, posture-related pain in the spine, muscle weakness or imbalance in the back, and a hunched back with chronic back pain.

The straps draw the shoulders slightly back without limiting how far the shoulders and arms move, and that activates the back muscles so the body straightens itself; it is the muscles doing the work, not the brace. The aluminium bars bend to the shape of the back, an adjustable loop lets the strap system be positioned to suit, and the elastic straps can be cut to length. medi says that when the fit is right, the result should be less pain and more mobility. If pain gets worse while you are wearing it, stop and speak to your doctor or fitter.

Is this the right one for you?

Choose this if the pain is muscular or postural — everyday lower back pain, strain or fatigue, with no disc or joint diagnosis.

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

Been told it is the facet joints? medi Lumbamed Facet Back Support relieves those small spinal joints specifically.

Pain lower down, across your pelvis or hips? medi Lumbamed Sacro Pelvic Support targets the joints where your spine meets your pelvis.

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Pickup available at 7225 Woodbine Ave

Usually ready in 2-4 days

Rucksack-style strap system gently pulls the shoulders back
Mouldable aluminium bars strengthen the back
Elastic straps trim to the desired length
Almost invisible under clothing

Polyamide
Elastane
Polyurethane
Nylon
Dorlastan (an elastane fibre)

All indications needing the thoracic vertebrae straightened and relieved of stress, such as:

Poor posture, postural deviations or spinal deviations
Posture-related pain in the spine
Muscle weakness and/or imbalance in the back
Hunched back with chronic back pain

medi prints no contraindications for correct use, but asks you to check with your treating doctor first if you have a disease or injury to the skin where the brace sits, particularly with signs of infection 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	S	M	L
Waist circumference (cm)around the waist	64 – 72	72 – 80	80 – 90

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 brace on.

Open both hook-and-loop fastenings.
Put the brace on as you would a rucksack, passing your arms through the loops of the elastic bands.
Draw the upper belt band snug — firm but still comfortable — and fasten it across the stomach.
Draw the lower belt band and fasten it underneath the one you have just closed.

If the elastic straps are longer than you need, they can be cut to length.