Elastic back belt for lumbar spinal misalignment
The human spine is the spine's support and mobility at the same time. It consists of 32-33 vertebrae and is strengthened by special ligaments.
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But age-related changes, disease and injury cause the structure of the spinal column to break down, causing its stability to suffer and the vertebrae to shift relative to each other.
Why do vertebrae shift?
Vertebral misalignment can occur for a variety of reasons. The most common causes are:
With vertebral instability, a person feels severe pain in the back, it can be constant or occur in attacks (“shoots”) when turning, bending, sudden changes in body position.
Displacement of the upper vertebrae relative to the lower is called “spondylolisthesis”. It is observed both in older people due to osteochondrosis, and in young people (even teenagers). Often such changes are detected in athletes (gymnasts, soccer players, tennis players, dancers).
The lumbar spine is most often affected, because it is the main load of body movements.
- trauma;
- weakness of the muscular corset;
- excessive physical exertion;
- sudden movements;
- osteochondrosis, herniated discs and other diseases.
With vertebral instability, a person feels severe pain in the back, it can be constant or occur in attacks (“shoots”) when turning, bending, sudden changes in body position.
Displacement of the upper vertebrae relative to the lower is called “spondylolisthesis”. It is observed both in older people due to osteochondrosis, and in young people (even teenagers). Often such changes are detected in athletes (gymnasts, soccer players, tennis players, dancers).
The lumbar spine is most often affected, because it is the main load of body movements.
How to treat vertebral misalignment?
Spondylolisthesis is rarely treated surgically, only in cases of severe displacement, damage to nerve roots or the spinal cord. Doctors usually recommend pain medications and rest for the lumbar spine. To prevent the lumbar and sacral vertebrae from shifting during movements, it is necessary to wear a special elastic back belt.
Why do you need an elastic back belt?
A back support belt fixes the lower back and sacrum in the correct position and helps the vertebrae not to shift. It provides stability of the spinal column and significantly reduces pain during the acute period of the disease.
The belt is made of special breathable fabrics that simultaneously warm the lower back, but at the same time do not cause excessive sweating. The warming effect is especially useful if vertebral dislocation is accompanied by spasm of the lumbar muscles. The warmth relaxes them and reduces pain.
The belt is made of special breathable fabrics that simultaneously warm the lower back, but at the same time do not cause excessive sweating. The warming effect is especially useful if vertebral dislocation is accompanied by spasm of the lumbar muscles. The warmth relaxes them and reduces pain.
How to choose a supportive back support belt?
The choice of a back support belt and the duration of its use depend on the diagnosis, intensity of pain, associated lesions.
For example, in case of pinched nerve roots (sciatica) and severe muscle spasm, the Extra elastic back support belt will help. It warms the lumbar region and relaxes the muscles, so that pain and stiffness in movement are quickly reduced.
In case of severe pain syndrome due to spinal instability, the doctor, in addition to analgesics, may recommend the patient a belt with special inserts that provide additional fixation of the lumbar region (elastic postoperative back belt). It will help keep the spinal axis in the correct position and prevent further displacement of the vertebrae.
For example, in case of pinched nerve roots (sciatica) and severe muscle spasm, the Extra elastic back support belt will help. It warms the lumbar region and relaxes the muscles, so that pain and stiffness in movement are quickly reduced.
In case of severe pain syndrome due to spinal instability, the doctor, in addition to analgesics, may recommend the patient a belt with special inserts that provide additional fixation of the lumbar region (elastic postoperative back belt). It will help keep the spinal axis in the correct position and prevent further displacement of the vertebrae.
Elastic back belt is a modern and comfortable method of treatment for spondylolisthesis and other spinal disorders
Elastic back belt is a modern and comfortable method of treatment for spondylolisthesis and other spinal disorders