Lumbosacral Orthosis (LSO) and Method of Using Same

A method of using a lumbar support system, the method comprising:

• a. providing an orthotic support band, comprising:
• i. a central portion;
• ii. a first side portion extending from a first side of the central portion;
• iii. a second side portion extending from a second side of the central portion;
• iv. a first connector portion disposed on either of an inner surface or an outer surface of an end portion of either of the first side portion or the second side portion and a second connector portion disposed on the other of the inner surface or the outer surface of an end portion of the other of the first side portion or the second side portion, wherein the first connector portion and the second connector portion are configured to engage with one another to secure the first side portion and the second side portion together;
• and
• v. an adjustable pull strap attached to the orthotic support band, and configured to allow for adjusting a fit of the orthotic support band about a user;
• b. providing one or more of a posterior support panel, anterior support panel, and a pelvic strap;
• c. optionally, attaching one or both of the posterior support panel and the anterior support panel to the orthotic support band;
• d. positioning and securing the orthotic support band about a user's body;
• e. optionally, adjusting the adjustable pull strap to a desired fit about the user's body;
• and
• f. optionally, attaching the pelvic strap to the orthotic support band.