I bought a 2x mens version which should have been big enough but is too small.  The compression and structure is great but unfortunately takes so much effort to get into that it aggrevates my injury.  I can not rate how this would be when wearing for an extended time but it looks like it will give good support over areas like the hip and glutes.  I have a periformis injury and was hoping this would help give me support where my myscles cramp with use.  I think if it fit well it would work great.  If you are a guy, I am not sure how the small nature of the size would work.  I would certainly think about ordering up a size.  Seriously a 2x should fit a linebacker weighing 250+.  I am a female size 18 and this is a chore to get on.  While you want compression you do not want to struggle to get into it especially when injured.  I will order a size up and update the review if that one works.