CorFit Lumbosacral Support Belt Features
- Helps relieve lower back pain and discomfort
- Promotes proper posture and helps stabilize the spine
- Easy closure assists provide leverage with minimal effort
- Adjustable elastic pulls for extra compression
- Contours to the waist and hips for comfort
- Made in the USA and contains no latex
What to buy with Core LSB-7000-1XS Support Belt
- Core Standard Sitback Lumbar Support Cushion
- OPTP SI-LOC Sacroiliac Support Belt
- Point Relief ColdSpot Lotion Gel
How to use the Lumbosacral Belt from Core
Measurement:
- Measure True Waist.
- Snug Fit Measurement: Devices are sized at a compressed fit.
- Measuring loose vs skin tight can be 2-2 ½ inches.
- Hip Measurement: Measure at fullest part of the buttocks.
- Approx: Across the groin area in the front.
Fitting Instructions:
- Fitted starting in the back and finishing in the front.
- Support Should be centered on the back.
- Bottom of support should be at the crease of the buttocks.
- Any straps should be below the breast line.
- Back of support should be at least 2″ below the shoulder blade and front top edge should not compress on the bottom of the sternum (chest bone).
- Pull straps out away from body and then cross.
- Normally straps fit right over left.
- Add compression from bottom to top.
- Where you apply the external straps can have an effect on the location of compression.
Post Fitting Instructions:
- Sit down to check fitting that it does not dig into the groin.
- Body length will shorten when sitting so make sure the support is lined up properly.
- The support should not catch and dig under shoulder blade, irritate the breast line or dig into the groin area.
- When removing, decrease compression from top to bottom.
- When removing, disengage the Velcro straps and attach them at the posterior of the support near the strap origin.
- Depending on your condition, the application of the device may need to be done by a secondary care-taker or significant other.
- You can obtain the best secure fitting if you are able to apply the support while laying down w/knees bent.
Care Instructions:
- Hand wash with cold water and a mild detergent
- Do not bleach
- Line/air dry
- Avoid direct heat
