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Back Pain Support for Gardening

Lower back pain making gardening harder?

Weeding, pruning and carrying supplies involve bending, reaching and crouching. Check comfort through those movements before starting. Compare PRO for medium support, PRO with Magnets & Heat for medium support with warmth, and Elite Pro for interchangeable support.

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Gardener wearing the Elite Pro Back Support Brace beside a raised garden bed

Elite Pro shown. Compare all three brace designs below.

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Choose the back support that suits you

Weeding, pruning and carrying supplies involve bending, reaching and crouching. Check comfort through those movements before starting. Compare the three designs below, then check the fit and features on your chosen product page.

Elite Pro brace with interchangeable insert sets

Interchangeable support

Elite Pro Back Support Brace

Light, Medium and Maximum insert sets are included. Choose Elite Pro if you want to change the rear support configuration as well as adjust compression.

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PRO medium-support brace

Medium support

PRO Back Support Brace

Medium lower-back support with adjustable compression. Choose PRO when you want a straightforward medium-support design.

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PRO with Heat — illustrative cutaway of the attached heat pad

Medium support + warmth

PRO with Magnets & Heat

Medium lower-back support with an attached self-heating section and magnets. Choose this if you want warmth as well as support; check the product’s heat-use instructions.

View PRO with Heat & choose size

Image uses an illustrative cutaway to show the attached pad.

Not sure which model or size to choose? Call 1300 772 568 or visit our Southport store for fitting help. Check suitability for your task or activity; a brace must not restrict safe movement.

Check your size · S–6XL

Use the correct column for your model: PRO with Magnets & Heat has different size ranges from PRO and Elite Pro. Measure around your waist where the brace will sit; do not use your pants size. If between sizes, choose the larger size.

Size PRO / Elite Pro waist (cm) PRO / Elite Pro approx. inches PRO Magnets & Heat waist (cm)
S 60–85 23.5–33.5 60–80
M 85–95 33.5–37.5 70–90
L 95–105 37.5–41.5 80–100
XL 105–115 41.5–45.5 90–110
2XL 115–125 45.5–49 100–120
3XL 125–135 49–53 110–130
4XL 135–145 53–57 120–140
5XL 145–155 57–61 130–150
6XL 155–165 61–65 140–160

The SI belt has one adjustable fit up to 120cm. The posture corrector uses its own Small–XL size guide. For fitting help, call 1300 772 568 or visit our Southport store.

When back pain gets in the way

Support your lower back through the movements that can make gardening harder.

Gardening involves repeated bending, kneeling, reaching, walking, pushing and lifting. If those movements aggravate lower-back-related pain, Choose your brace by its support design, fit and features. Check that it remains comfortable through your normal movements.

Support for common garden tasks

Lawn mowing & lawn care

Support and adjustable compression while pushing the mower, turning and walking uneven ground, which may help make lawn-care jobs more manageable when lower-back-related pain is getting in the way.

Planting and weeding

Repeated bending, kneeling and working at garden-bed height can aggravate the lower back. Choose the support level and compression that feels comfortable while planting or weeding.

Pruning and reaching

Check your chosen brace through these movements and adjust compression without restricting movement or breathing.

Digging and raking

Support and adjustable compression through repetitive digging and raking movements, provided the brace remains comfortable and does not restrict safe technique.

Before you begin

Test the fit before gardening.

Check the brace before starting. You should be able to bend, kneel, squat, reach, walk, maintain balance and breathe normally.

Set it before gardening

Follow the fitting instructions for your chosen model and begin with comfortable compression. Check normal movement before starting.
Check the brace does not bunch, pinch or press into the ribs or hips.
Practise bending, kneeling, reaching and walking before starting.

Recheck it during the job

Reduce the tension if breathing or normal movement feels restricted.
Stop and adjust the brace if it shifts or becomes uncomfortable.
Stop using it if it causes pain, numbness, tingling or affects balance or safe movement.

Lower back pain should not automatically mean giving up the garden.

Choose your brace by its support design, fit and features. Check that it remains comfortable through your normal movements.

Planting Weeding Pruning Digging and raking Moving supplies
Frequently asked questions

Gardening back-support questions.

Which brace should I choose?

PRO offers medium support. PRO with Magnets & Heat adds an attached self-heating section and magnets. Elite Pro includes interchangeable Light, Medium and Maximum insert sets. Choose by the design, fit and features you want, rather than your job or activity alone.

Do all three braces have interchangeable inserts?

No. The three interchangeable insert sets belong to Elite Pro. PRO and PRO with Magnets & Heat provide medium support with adjustable compression.

What should I check for gardening?

Weeding, pruning and carrying supplies involve bending, reaching and crouching. Check comfort through those movements before starting.

How do I choose my size?

Measure around your waist where the brace will sit and use the size chart for your chosen model. PRO with Magnets & Heat has different size ranges from PRO and Elite Pro. Do not use your pants size.

Back support for gardening

Choose the support that suits you.

Compare medium support, medium support with warmth, and interchangeable support. Check your chosen model’s size guide before ordering.

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A back-support brace is an optional personal back-support product. It does not replace suitable gardening tools, safe work heights, stable footing, correct lifting technique, regular breaks or professional medical advice. Stop using the brace if it causes pain, numbness, tingling, breathing restriction or interferes with balance or normal movement.

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