FAQ About Back and Pelvic Support Belts

Why Wear a Smiley Belt  for Moderate to Mild Back Pain

The Smiley Belt support is shaped to fit your pelvis and support the lower lumbar and pelvic joints. The flexibility and shape promotes normal muscle activity rather than 'doing the work'  for the muscles, enhancing a long term recovery.

What are the Benefits of Wearing a Support Belt?

It hasn't been fashionable to wear a back support for a decade or two, but every other joint is strapped to enhance recovery.

Research now indicates there is a right time and right way to wear a back support belt.

Regain Core Stability When Recovering From Back Pain

By supporting your pelvis with a Smiley Belt the gentle compression around the pelvis will control intra-bdominal pressure which builds up when you bend and lift, laugh, sneeze and cough, and push or pull. Because the pressure is controlled there is dramatically less stress on your spine and pelvis.

Muscles and Ligaments Throughout Your Body Respond Normally

With your joints in alignment when you wear a support belt your muscles and ligaments will respond normally and quickly when you move.

Pelvic Support Encourages Improved Muscle Knowledge and an Increase in Strength

Now that you are active with good alignment and support, your deep supportive muscles and large outer muscles will work in good patterns of movement and be able to regain knowledge and strength.

Re-injury Become Less Likely to Occur

Once the acute inflammation has settled down, wear a Smiley Belt to support your back movement when you are recovering from injury

• healing occurs in optimum conditions reducing on going muscle spasm and pain, enhancing good relearning and long term recovery
• if you are vulnerable to back pain wear a Smiley Belt to assist with support when you are partaking in prolonged or heavy work or play to ensure long term respite with sensible management.