Category AI Visibility Report
Back Braces AI Visibility Report 2026: Top Brands & Buyer Topics in AI Search
Data updated 2026-08-27 · 30-day window · ChatGPT · Google AI Mode · Google AI Overviews
≈5,695
Est. AI queries / month
11
Buyer topics monitored
10
Brands on the AI shelf
Key insights
- Over the last 30 days, GEOly monitored 11 buyer topics in Back Braces across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews — an estimated 5,695 AI queries per month.
- MUELLER leads the AI shelf with 11.6% of brand mentions, followed by Bauerfeind (4.8%) and Aspen (4.7%). The top three hold 21.1% combined — a shelf that has not consolidated yet, leaving a clear window for challengers.
- The highest-demand topic is “back braces for lifting” (top keyword “back braces for lifting”, ~1,000 searches/mo).
- AI answers lean on nih.gov most (32.8% of citations) — earning presence on these sources is the shortest path to being recommended.
Brands AI recommends most
Share of brand mentions across AI answers in the last 30 days (Share of Model).
| # | Brand | AI mentions | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MUELLER | 482 | 11.6% |
| 2 | Bauerfeind | 198 | 4.8% |
| 3 | Aspen | 194 | 4.7% |
| 4 | Core Products | 179 | 4.3% |
| 5 | Ergodyne ProFlex | 171 | 4.1% |
| 6 | Ergodyne Skullerz | 162 | 3.9% |
| 7 | Neo G | 137 | 3.3% |
| 8 | Futuro Futuro | 129 | 3.1% |
| 9 | Copper Fit | 123 | 3% |
| 10 | CVS | 103 | 2.5% |
What shoppers ask AI
Buyer topics monitored in this category, with estimated monthly AI queries and the top Google keyword behind each topic.
| Topic | Est. AI queries / mo | Top keyword | Search volume / mo |
|---|---|---|---|
| back braces for lifting | ≈1,906 | back braces for lifting | 1,000 |
| back braces for sports | ≈1,898 | back braces for golfers | 590 |
| plus size back braces | ≈1,891 | plus size back braces | 480 |
| back braces for posture | — | back brace for posture | 14,800 |
| back braces for hunchback and rounded shoulders | — | kyphotic posture | 4,400 |
| medical back braces | — | tlso back brace | 22,200 |
| back braces for scoliosis | — | spinal braces for scoliosis | 27,100 |
| upper back braces | — | upper back brace | 1,900 |
| lumbar back braces | — | lumbar support | 9,900 |
| back braces for women | — | women's back braces | 4,400 |
| flexible back braces | — | flexible back braces | 8,100 |
Sources AI cites in this category
Root domains AI engines cited most when answering category queries in the last 30 days.
| Domain | Citations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| nih.gov | 237 | 32.8% |
| reddit.com | 83 | 11.5% |
| medicalnewstoday.com | 62 | 8.6% |
| healthline.com | 45 | 6.2% |
| yahoo.com | 32 | 4.4% |
| cdc.gov | 24 | 3.3% |
| cochrane.org | 23 | 3.2% |
| srs.org | 23 | 3.2% |
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FAQ
Which brands do AI assistants recommend most for back braces?
Over the last 30 days the top brands by AI mention share are: MUELLER (11.6%), Bauerfeind (4.8%), Aspen (4.7%), Core Products (4.3%), Ergodyne ProFlex (4.1%). Data from GEOly's continuous monitoring across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews.
How many people ask AI about back braces?
GEOly estimates ~5,695 AI queries per month in this category across 11 buyer topics, led by “back braces for lifting”.
Which sources do AI engines cite for back braces?
The most-cited domains are: nih.gov, reddit.com, medicalnewstoday.com, healthline.com, yahoo.com. Building brand presence on these sources is the most direct way to win AI recommendations.
Methodology
GEOly continuously runs category buyer prompts across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews and records which brands are mentioned and which sources are cited. Figures aggregate a 30-day window; AI query volumes are modeled estimates from keyword demand and AI-adoption share. Data: GEOly MCP Server, updated 2026-08-27.
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