I have lumbar back problems (they speak to me of future operation) and middle back ... besides I wear a lap belt for the car, when I stay too long standing and wear. I bought this product to see if it could reduce pain and in fact, yes for lower back !! I could stand + an hour without pain the time of a meeting, or go my "small" races without the big lumbar belt. The article is not unpleasant to wear and discreet.