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Lumbar back support belt
Adjustable belt that supports the lower back.
Good forLower back pain
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- Set-up help when it is needed
What it is, and who it helps
A lumbar support belt wraps around the lower back and abdomen, giving compression and a reminder to keep a good posture. It can ease strain during activities such as standing, walking or lifting light items, and many people feel more confident wearing it.
It is a short-term aid for pain and activity, not a cure. Strengthening exercises and movement remain the long-term answer.
How to choose
- Measure around the waist and hips and choose the correct size.
- Pick a belt with adjustable straps and breathable fabric, firm but flexible.
- Check that it does not ride up or dig into the ribs.
- Ask a physiotherapist whether a belt is right for your parent's back problem.
Using it safely
- Wear it for activity for a few hours at a time, not all day, to avoid weakening the back muscles.
- Remove it if it causes pain, breathlessness or skin irritation.
- See a doctor for back pain after a fall, with leg weakness, or with loss of bladder or bowel control.
Before you buy
Is a back belt safe with osteoporosis?
Ask your doctor. A belt may help with comfort, but severe pain after a minor fall can mean a fracture and needs a medical review.
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General information, not medical advice. Ask a doctor, nurse or physiotherapist what is right for your parent.
Not sure this is the right one?
A nurse can suggest the right choice, arrange delivery and show how to use it.