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FOR SACROILIAC PAIN |
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HOW IT WORKS
The ACTIVE SI BELT® wraps around the pelvis and
supports the sacroiliac joints by re-creating the compressive
stabilization force that normally stabilizes the pelvic
girdle. This compressive stabilization force can be
compromised for a number of reasons including injury,
muscle weakness, poor posture, pregnancy, etc.
THE ACTIVE SI BELT® STAYS IN PLACE FOR THE BEST
SUPPORT.
While many people with sacroiliac pain experience relief
using the ACTIVE SI BELT®, recent biomechanical
research has given us insight into why our product works
better than any other sacroiliac belt that is available! |
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| This research done
at the prestigious Erasmus University Medical Centre in Rotterdam,
Netherlands has shown that the most effective SI joint stabilization
is achieved when the sacroiliac belt is worn just below the
anterior superior iliac spines (you can feel these ‘boney
bumps’ at the front of each hip). This research is important
because it shows that placing the SI belt in the correct position
is the key to stabilizing the sacroiliac joint. The correct
compression force must still be applied to stabilize the pelvis;
however it is not necessary to excessively tighten a sacroiliac
belt for it to be effective. |
The innovative ‘Double-Belt’
design of the ACTIVE SI BELT® provides:
- Precise support with a Nylon over-belt.
- Flexible comfort from a Neoprene under-belt.
- Support that stays in place &
does not ride up like other SI belts.
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| WHY
THE ACTIVE SI BELT® WORKS |
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SUPERIOR
DESIGN - The ACTIVE SI BELT® is constructed
of a cushioned Neoprene under-belt that flexes with
movement and prevents slippage; and a sturdy Nylon over-belt,
which remains secured under the front hip bones (anterior
superior iliac spines) during activity. SI Joint pain
and low back pain is reduced when you are sitting, standing,
squatting, running, and playing sports.
SUPERIOR COMFORT - The cushioning
of the Neoprene belt allows the Nylon over-belt to apply
the correct stabilization force and fully stabilize
the pelvis without pinching delicate soft tissues around
the hips and pelvic girdle. The result is the perfect
combination of SI joint pain relief, stability and comfort.
SUPERIOR EFFECTIVENESS - The superior
design and comfort of the ACTIVE SI BELT® means
it will be worn consistently, resulting in reduced strain,
decreased back pain and faster healing of the sacroiliac
joint ligaments. This leads to a more rapid recovery
from injury and helps you to return to a pain-free life.
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| ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION: Sacroiliac Joint Anatomy and Pain |
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Anatomy
The pelvic girdle is a ring of bones connected by three
separate joint structures: the sacroiliac (SI) joints
in back and the pubic symphysis in front. Under ordinary
conditions, ligament stability, deep-core muscle control
and proper joint alignment will pull the pelvis together
to stabilize the SI joints and allow pain-free normal
function.
Pain
For a number of different reasons the sacroiliac joints
can become painful and under most circumstances SI joint
pain is the result of some degree of hypermobility or
hypomobility in the pelvic girdle. Numerous factors
including acute injury, poor posture, cumulative trauma,
pregnancy, improper lifting techniques aging, etc. can
create this excessive or diminished mobility in the
sacroiliac joints or pubic symphysis resulting in low
back pain due to SI joint dysfunction or pubic symphysis
dysfunction. SI joint dysfunction is typically characterized
by pain in the SI joint, lower back, buttock, thigh,
or down the leg (sciatica). Pubic symphysis dysfunction
is a less common problem, but is often disabling with
pelvic pain, along with symptoms similar to sacroiliac
joint dysfunction.
Please visit our SACROILIAC
PAIN page for comprehensive information on sacroiliac
anatomy, pain and treatment options. |
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