Medical Waist belt

Principle

Medical waist belt is a protective device that people often use to prevent and treat waist diseases. It is usually similar to the steel plate type waistband in the self-heating waistband, but it does not have its self-heating characteristics. Compared with many waist belts, medical waist belts also have their own characteristics. Its protective area is usually larger, and it can be covered from the chest, and it contains multiple steel bars designed according to the curvature of the human spine, which can effectively Correct and support the lumbar spine. Medical lumbar support belt is suitable for lumbar disc herniation (swelling), back pain and sciatica, stability or degenerative spine fractures, spinal displacement, rehabilitation after lumbar spine surgery and lumbar spine strain, back pain for spinal degenerative fractures, abdominal surgery And postpartum abdomen effect.

Kind

Medical girdle is a simple brace with limited protection of lumbar spine commonly used in orthopedics. There are many types, such as ordinary girdle, medical girdle, infrared girdle, magnetic therapy girdle, etc. The most commonly used is the back containing three steel plates. The ordinary waist belt has the advantages of simple cutting process, good protection effect, high wearing comfort, and low price. In addition to supporting and protecting the waist function, various other special beaded waist belts are supplemented with traditional Chinese medicine and magnetic therapy. They have the effect of preventing the development of lumbar spine diseases and assisting in the treatment of the disease. However, the scope of application is limited due to the high price.

Effect

The main function of the waist belt is to protect the brake and stability of the lumbar spine.

Local lumbar braking effect

After suffering from lumbar disc herniation, the patient's lumbar spine needs to rest adequately to reduce activities as much as possible. Wearing a protective waistband restricts the patient's lumbar vertebrae's forward flexion, extension and lateral flexion, especially the forward flexion will play a greater role Limiting effect, to relieve spasm, damaged lower back muscles, promote local blood circulation, reduce lumbar intervertebral space pressure. Alleviate aseptic inflammation around nerve roots and intervertebral joints, is the basis for alleviating symptoms.

Maintenance and enhancement of lumbar spine stability

After the illness, the local lumbar spine stability is very poor, and it is easy to form a vicious circle based on instability. It continuously aggravates the degree and symptoms of prominent compression of the nucleus pulposus of the lumbar disc. The lumbar support belt can strengthen the stability of the lumbar spine, limit the amount and range of motion of the lumbar spine, and protect further injuries caused by instability of the lumbar spine. Therefore, patients with lumbar disc herniation, whether they are in bed during the acute phase or recovering from the rehabilitation phase , Should be properly worn to protect the lumbar spine. Of course, the wearing and use of the waist belt in the treatment of symptoms is not unlimited. Generally speaking, wearing the waist belt for 4-6 weeks should not be too long. The longest should not exceed 3 months. At the same time, an appropriate type of waist belt should be selected according to their weight and body shape. After the symptoms are alleviated, exercise of the back muscles should be paid attention to prevent wasteful atrophy of muscles.

Use

In use, due to the extensive protective area of the medical waistband, it is necessary to pay attention to the appropriate tightness after wearing the mop, not to block the blood circulation of the skin. If the wearer causes allergic dermatitis, he should also suspend use and consult a doctor.