How to Properly Wear a Lumbar support Belt for Mod-Severe Lower Back Pain
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Get Rid of Lower Back Pain with the Right Lumbar Support
Low Back pain is very common in our everyday lives. It is the #2 reason why people visit their Dr and a major reason why people lose time from work. Today I want to talk about a how to properly wear a lumbar support belt for maximum low back pain relief. A good lumbar support belt helps to relieve low back pain and sciatica by stabilizing the pelvis, SI joints and lumbar spine. It also aids in achieving proper posture espeically when lifting. The main purpose of a lumbar support belt is to provide a therapeutic inward and upward lifting of your abdomen area.
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Why the CorFit #7000 comes highly recommended by chiropractors, physical therapists, and other health professionals
The CorFit Belt 7000 is the best-designed lumbar belt availbale today. This lumbar support back support belt gives you proper lumbosacral back support that aids in preventing and relieving lower back pain resulting from muscle strain and spasms. The CorFit Belt's upward and inward pressure supports the whole abdominal region to supplement stretched or weakened abdominal muscles and reduce stress on the lower back. By limiting the motion of muscles and ligaments as much as possible, its support also helps improve posture and serves as a reminder to use proper lifting techniques. It is proportionally sized in height and length to give you taller belts for larger people and shorter belts for petites and children. Check out the sizes available on Arc4life Below. Step by Step Instructions on how to fit and wear a lumbar support belt:
Watch Dr. Bellinger's Video Below in conjunction to the instructions outlined below.
- 1When you wear a lumbar support belt, make sure you have the right size. Measure around your low back region to determine the correct size. If you have a large mid section, consider getting the next size up so that you will be comfortable.
- 2If your lumbar belt has 2 side flaps that velcro to the belt, release these flaps from the velcro and park them at the edge of the belt, so that you can easily make the belt extra snug in the last steps.
- 3Often in the back of the belt there is a flap that tells you the center of the belt positions. Position this tag or marker in the center of your lower back. Make sure the side seams stay aligned with your pant seams.
- 4Make sure the width of the belt covers the lumbar (low back) and sacral (tail bone) area.
- 5Do not suck your stomach in all the way, and do not let your midsection (belly) hang out all the way before putting on the belt. Start with a neutral position in which you are comfortable
- 6Wrap the belt around to the front. When you velco the first part of the belt, make sure the two surfaces are matched up and you have a solid foundation from overlap. You do not want to have a cris cross pattern, or your belt will ride up and not stay in the proper position.
- 7If your belt has extra support flaps that you parked in step 2, use those for extra support around your waist and bring them to the front and velco fully.
- 8To make sure your belt is properly positioned, make sure the top edge of the belt is at or below the navel.
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9****Optional
For further relief of lower back pain, especially for an acute injury or flare up, take an ice back and place that in the lower back region; then put the belt on top of the ice. The use of ice will cause numbing sensation and decrease inflammatin which can lead to a faster recovery.
Things to Keep in Mind when Fitting Yourself for a Lumbar Support
* To determine if a lumbosacral belt will give you relief, do this simple test: 1) Overlap your hands and place them on your lower belly 2) Lift upward and inward. If your feel immediate pain relief in your lower back, a lumbar support belt will be of benefit to you.
* Lumbar support belts are best utilized with weak or fatiqued muscles, with recurring low back pain, or when recovering from a low back injury
* If you have a history of lower back pain, and you will be lifting a heavy object, using the belt will be beneficial
* You can also buy lumbar support belts with suspenders for extra support.
* Choose a lumbar support belt with double side pulls for excellent abdominal compression.
* Lumbar support belts are best utilized with weak or fatiqued muscles, with recurring low back pain, or when recovering from a low back injury
* If you have a history of lower back pain, and you will be lifting a heavy object, using the belt will be beneficial
* You can also buy lumbar support belts with suspenders for extra support.
* Choose a lumbar support belt with double side pulls for excellent abdominal compression.
Important!
The Best Use
Lumbar support belts are best utilized with weak or fatiqued muscles, with recurring low back pain, or when recovering from a low back injury
Making SURE you have the right fit
Tips to Make Sure you are using your lumbar support to the maximum...
* You should only use a lumbosacral belt for the first few days or weeks after an acute injury as well as for a flare up. It is also a good idea to wear the belt when you are lifting a heavy object, particularly if you have a history of lower back pain.
* Make sure your belt is not too tight; This will make it uncomfortable to breathe and move around
* The key to an effective lumbar support belt is fit- double check to make sure you have the right size for you
* It is not a wise idea to put your lumbar back belt into the washing machine to clean. Rather, hand wash in cold water and let air dry so that the fibers and strength of the belt do not break down.
* Make sure your belt is not too tight; This will make it uncomfortable to breathe and move around
* The key to an effective lumbar support belt is fit- double check to make sure you have the right size for you
* It is not a wise idea to put your lumbar back belt into the washing machine to clean. Rather, hand wash in cold water and let air dry so that the fibers and strength of the belt do not break down.
Dr. Bellinger Shows You How to Use a Lumbar Support Belt
Available at Arc4life.com
Dr. Bellinger is a Glastonbury Chiropractor practices numerous chiropractic techniques in Glastonbury Connecticut. Visit his website: CTBackDr.com. Also visit his squidoo lens here: http://www.squidoo.com/glastonburychiro.
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Choosing the right size is very important to getting the most effective lumbar support.
What Size do I need to get?
Getting the proper fitting belt depends on getting the right size for YOU
Arc4life's CorFit 7000 Belt comes a few different sizes. You need to measure yourself properly. In fact, having someone help you measure is a good idea. Get the bigger size if you are at the end of the measurment range.
What Size of Back Belt Should I Order?
SIZE ***********HIP Measurement
X-Small (5")******* 24"-33"
Small (6") ******* 27"-38"
Regular (8") ******* 32"-43"
X-Large (9") *******40"-52"
XX-Large (10") ******* 46-58"
Also available on Arc4life.com
XXX-Large (12") 52"-64"
(132cm-162cm)
Care Instructions for your low back lumbosacral belt:
Simple easy instructions for making sure your belt lasts a long time!
Just hand wash in cold water and a mild detergent. Do not put into the washing machine or use Bleach. Line/Air Dry. Avoid Direct Heat.
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