<p>A back brace for a patient provides added flexibility especially for bending and has the vertical spinal support strip (11) attached to the abdomen support belt (13) via an adjustable fitting (45) which allows some vertical adjustment plus some angular adjustment. The bottom of the vertical strip locates into a pocket (45) attached to the belt and is secured by a pin (49) and slot fitting. The vertical support strip is shaped and has outer edges for added support.</p>
