1. Function of stabilizing lumbar spine: provide stable support and protection for lumbar spine with damaged intervertebral disc and unstable vertebrae, effectively limit overstretching, excessive bending and rotation, and avoid secondary injury;
2. Strength compensation for back muscle strain: providing strength assistance can help and rest the strained back muscle and promote the recovery of back muscle strength and function.
Therefore, the choice of belt must be based on these two functions. Will it have practical value, otherwise it will all be. Playing hooligans? .
There are several requirements for choosing a belt.
First of all, the part of the belt that fits the lumbar spine should have enough strength and certain hardness, which can provide enough strength to support the waist and closely fit the waist.
Secondly, it should be of sufficient size, convenient adjustment and sufficient width, with the upper edge reaching the ribs and the lower edge reaching the lumbosacral region.
Finally, in order to breathe, you can wear it all year round. Some belts on the market have other functions such as fever and magnetism, which are secondary, and patients with conditions can choose by themselves.
It should be emphasized that when wearing the belt, it should not only protect the waist, but also be slightly lowered to the lumbosacral part, so that the position of the lumbar spine will be closer to the neutral position, and the pressure on the lumbar intervertebral disc will be relieved to the greatest extent.
Does the belt need to be worn for a long time?
Many people will ask, should belts be worn all the time? The wearing time of the belt depends on the degree of low back pain, generally 3-6 weeks is appropriate, and the longest use time cannot exceed 3 months. It is not recommended to wear a belt all the time.
This is because the belt will provide strength assistance. If you wear it for a long time, it will reduce the use of back muscles, thus reducing the strength and endurance of back muscles, which is actually not conducive to the recovery of lumbar disc herniation. Because in the end, it is necessary to rely on the muscle strength of the waist and abdomen to maintain the stability of the lumbar spine. Therefore, we recommend wearing a belt in the following situations:
1. Acute stage of lumbar disc herniation: This is because in the onset stage, the protective effect of the belt can make the waist muscles rest, relieve muscle spasm, promote blood circulation, and be conducive to the rehabilitation of the disease.
2. When working under heavy load or exercising with high intensity;
3. When maintaining a posture for a long time, such as sitting or standing for a long time, driving and working.