Back Braces – Pain Relief & Posture

Back Braces & Lumbar Supports – Engineered in Germany for Pain Relief & Stability

For decades, Bauerfeind has set the global benchmark for medical-grade back braces and lumbar supports. Designed and manufactured at our world-leading facility in Zeulenroda, Germany, each brace combines anatomical precision, breathable materials and targeted stabilisation to reduce pain, support posture and restore confidence in movement.

Our braces are trusted by physiotherapists, orthopaedic specialists, elite athletes and people managing everyday back pain across Australia.

Support for Lower Back Pain, Sciatica, Injury & Postural Issues

Whether you have sudden back pain or long-term discomfort, our lumbar supports are designed to help you manage and improve issues like:

• Lower back pain
• Sciatica and nerve irritation
• Herniated or bulging discs
• Vertebral fractures
• Arthritis or stiffness
• Osteoporosis support
• Postural imbalance or lordosis
• Muscle strain or overload
• Pre- and post-operative recovery
• Overuse-related pain and post-exercise recovery

Each brace is designed to stabilise the spine, activate core musculature, reduce pressure on sensitive structures and support natural alignment.

Why Choose Bauerfeind Back Braces?

• German-designed and medically engineered for precision and durability
• Targeted support pads that massage and stimulate stabilising muscles
• Breathable, lightweight knit materials for all-day comfort
• Anatomical sizing based on 500,000+ body measurements
• Stable yet flexible – ideal for daily movement, work and controlled exercise
• Clinically backed compression to reduce pain and improve mobility

Whether you’re lifting at work, returning to activity, or navigating day-to-day life with discomfort, Bauerfeind braces are built to help you move more freely and confidently.

Find the Right Back Brace

Not sure which support is best for your condition? Our product fitting specialists are here to help. Get personalised guidance via phone, email or live chat whether that’s improving posture, easing lower back discomfort or supporting day-to-day movement.

Shop Bauerfeind back braces today and experience the difference of true medical-grade support – delivered Australia-wide.

Find answers to the most common questions.

When should I use a back brace?

Back braces can assist with a range of concerns, from back pain due to exercise, pregnancy or poor posture. Right through to sufferers of lower vertebrae, Lumbar and Sacral problems, pelvic and hip instability and moderate to severe back pain. 

Back braces are best worn whenever you're putting any strain on your back, or whenever you're feeling back pain. In many cases, relief can be found from wearing the brace all day.

How does a back brace work?

Back braces work by providing compression and stability to the spine and surrounding muscles. This helps to ease pressure on targeted areas, allowing for pain relief, posture correction and treatment of injuries and chronic conditions.

Read more on the affects of poor posture, and how a back brace can assist. 

Which back brace is best for lower back pain?

Bracing is one of the best ways to address lower back pain, especially in combination with proper ergonomic practice and in more severe cases, physiotherapy. In particular, the LumboTrain or the LumboTrain Lady, will treat lower back pain with a lot of success.

Read more on finding relief from Chronic Lower Back Pain.

Bauerfeind have created a range of back braces, each suited to treat, or manage, specific back injuries. If you are still unsure which back brace is most suitable for you, we recommend for you to get in touch with one of our product specialists via the live chat and email function on our homepage or via phone during business hours on 1300 668 466. You can also consult a medical practitioner for their opinion.

How do I take care of these products?

Virtually all of our products can be machine washed on a cold gentle cycle and air dried out of direct sunlight. Putting them on and taking them off carefully is recommended, and for specific product care, refer to the product manual or contact our friendly staff.

Is there warranty for these products?

Every Bauerfeind product is crafted with precision and care and is covered by a manufacturing warranty in accordance with Consumer Law. Warranty periods may vary subject to product range. At any point if you've got issues with the product or aren't sure if something is wrong, just contact our helpful staff.

How do I know they'll fit?

Bauerfeind have an incredibly extensive sizing system for our products based off of hundreds of thousands of patient measurements. The perfect anatomic fit system we use means that the supports are designed to fit your body, not the other way around. (We also offer custom options for a range of our products for those rare few who still can't fit into our sizing range).

Can a back brace correct poor posture?

Back supports are designed to help correct poor posture, whether sitting, standing or engaging in physical activity. The Bauerfeind back braces are clinically proven to improve posture immediately, with continued long term benefits while the brace is used. They are also suitable, and comfortable enough, to wear in virtually every situation.

Read more on the affects of poor posture, and how a back brace can assist. 

Back pain while lifting, can a back brace help?

Whether you lift weights at the gym, boxes for work or you are continually picking up your toddler, lifting can put tremendous strain on your spine. Especially if the movement is repeated over an extended period of time. Wearing a suitable brace will not only help to minimise pain and discomfort, it will protect your spine and reduce the risk of injury. 

Whether you have mild back issues or chronic pain when lifting, the LumboTrain or SacroLoc may be able to provide relief. 

How do I put on a back brace?

Putting on a back brace is simple, and it can be worn on the skin or on top of a thin shirt/underwear. All of the Bauerfeind back braces are designed to have a range of adjustment, so you can tailor the level of support for any activity. 

Video guides are available for all Bauerfeind braces, these provide guidance on how to fit and correctly wear your garment. You can find them on the Bauerfeind YouTube channel. 

How long should I wear my back brace?

As you wear a back brace, you should find an improvement in your condition and a reduction in pain - the amount of time this takes varies from patient to patient. Once all symptoms are relieved, it is helpful to wear the brace when lifting or putting particular strain on your back, the back brace will help to prevent any further injuries from occurring.