The human backbone is "living" hard. Every day he has to take on a huge number of loads. And many of them can have a very negative impact on his condition. To support the musculoskeletal system, an orthopedic belt for the lumbosacral can be used. This is a simple, but at the same time convenient and effective invention. It is suitable for different patients, almost has no contraindications, but most importantly - the bandage really helps!
What is an orthopedic belt for the spine?
Lumbar corsets are a special fixation that fixes in the right position, supports and unloads the muscles, bones and joints of the spine as a whole and the lumbar parts in particular. They are made of nylon, cotton and other materials with high elasticity. The belts are rather hard, but inside they are made soft. Therefore, they are comfortable and pleasant to wear.
In all corsets there are elastic plates made of metal or polymers, which serve as ribs. They are modeled by the bending of the back and are adjusted to the features of the patient's body. Bandages are secured with special belts.
Intended use of orthopedic lumbosacral belts
The main task of the corset is to reduce the load on the lumbosacral spine and remove muscle imbalance. In addition, the belt can be used to eliminate problems with posture.
Orthopedic unloading belts are hard and semi-rigid. Hard wearing is recommended for such diseases of the musculoskeletal system as:
- hernia ;
- osteochondrosis;
- osteoporosis;
- scoliosis;
- radiculitis;
- lumbar injuries;
- spondylosis;
- spondylarthrosis .
The mobility of the joints in the lumbar region is preserved, but their movements, which may be accompanied by soreness, are limited.
Semi-rigid lumbar orthopedic belts are worn when:
- protrusions of intervertebral discs;
- radiculitis and spondyloarthrosis accompanied by radicular syndrome;
- large hernias;
- spondylolisthesis.
Specialists recommend wearing such corsets during rehabilitation after traumas, surgeries, and after physical therapy sessions or manual therapy sessions.
The belt is selected individually for each patient. The main criteria of choice are the form and degree of complexity of the disease. It is very important that the corset be comfortable, and when you wear it, there is no discomfort.