I bought this BAXMAX back brace about a month ago with the discount provided above and was finally able to use it yesterday. I'm very impressed with this brace! I was a little concerned that I wouldn't be able to bend over because the front of the brace is very wide compared to the weight lifting belt I normally use, but it was a non issue and maybe provides extra mid-section support. Anyway, I always use a back brace when I split wood more for injury prevention, I don't have any back issues, but I'm always careful when I do heavy lifting and always use my legs. I did four hours of log splitting, some logs over 100 lbs and I gotta say I feel good today. Normally my back is a little sore the next day, but I'm feeling good and no back pain at all. I highly recommend this back brace.