anyone play with a back brace?

**NotAKimura** · Posted On: 9/07/2007 2:00pm

I have a herniated lumbar disk. going to starting training jiu-jitsu again in a couple weeks. ordered this brace

http://store.orthoathletic.com/merch...ct_Code=31-560

anyone have experience w/ back braces and grappling? did they severely limit your mobility? did you have to make major adjustments to your style?

**Goju - Joe** · Posted On: 9/07/2007 2:26pm

I don't use that but I use a neoprene wrap that helps.

But only to a degree. I haven't been training for about 3 months now. I might go tonight but I don't know if I am going to roll

Be careful

I tried training through my injury for about 2 years.

**NotAKimura** · Posted On: 9/07/2007 2:29pm

yeah I'm going really light once I start back. Only going to go over technique, maybe some slight resistance drilling but I won't be rolling for a while.

I'm more concerned w/ how much this brace is going to get in my way.

**Goju - Joe** · Posted On: 9/07/2007 3:40pm

Originally Posted by NotAKimura

yeah I'm going really light once I start back. Only going to go over technique,

I have said that to myself a few times

I don't find my neoprene support restricts me in any way

**benonmsn** · Posted On: 9/07/2007 4:30pm

i have used those types of braces before, but i have never used when while rolling. i guess the worst case scenario is it rides up or gets in some funny position and you call a time out and fix it. i do find back braces the mopst dangerous when you take it off though. you have been accustomed to the extra support and need to be careful right when you take it off since your muscles have not been holding you up a whole lot, just the brace