How does the Serola Belt work?
The Serola SI Belt is designed to hold the SIJ together so the likelihood of it opening beyond normal between treatments is greatly reduced. If the joint re-opens, the Serola SI Belt will minimize re-injury to the joint and its ligaments. During rehabilitation, the Serola SI Belt holds the sacrum to the ilia with the proper tension so that, during exercise, as you bring the ilia backward, it carries the sacrum with it. The ligaments are not stressed and the joint remains intact; this is critical to proper rehabilitation. Too much or too little tension will create muscular spasm and inhibition.
What are the uses and benefits of the Serola Sacroiliac Belt?
What is the positioning and placement of the belt?
How do you measure yourself for the right size?
The measurement is taken directly where the belt is worn. While standing, lift your leg up and feel where the crease near your hips forms. This area is where the belt is worn and the area that should be measured to ensure the correct size is chosen. For more information on positioning and placement of the Serola Sacroiliac Belt, please see our instructional video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIdOLp5ByWU. If you are using the belt during pregnancy, please see our specific instructional video for pregnancy found at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IuOEOOtwIyg
Can the belt be used during Pregnancy?
How do I wash the belt?
NEVER USE A MACHINE. Hand wash only. Hot or cold water. Rinse well in cold water to remove soap residue from the small open cells in the foam. Line dry.
What is the difference between the Serola Sacroiliac Belt and a Lumbar Belt?
Lumbar belts focus on replacing or taking place of the muscles. They are designed to increase pressure in the abdomen cavity in order to take stress off the disc but studies have shown this does not actually occur. Lumbar belts should also be worn only with limited use. The Serola Sacroiliac Belt is designed to take place of the ligaments, allowing normal function for the muscles because they are no longer being forced to contract to stabilize the joint and ligaments. Taking the pressure off of the SI Joint results in pain reduction, effectively stronger muscles, better circulation and can be worn all day with no negative effects.
What if the belt causes discomfort?
The belt should not cause any discomfort. In the majority of cases, the belt is being worn incorrectly and improper positioning can cause discomfort. Be sure to watch our educational video on how to properly wear the Serola Sacroiliac Belt at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIdOLp5ByWU. If the belt continues to cause discomfort for any reason after proper placement discontinue use immediately and contact us so we may further assist with the issue.
Can the Serola Sacroiliac Belt be worn directly against the skin?
Yes. The Serola Sacroiliac Belt is made from a high quality, patented and hypoallergenic foam that can be used against the skin safely.
What is the recommended length of time to wear the Serola Sacroiliac Belt?
The Serola Sacroiliac Belt can be worn 24 hours a day and 7 days a week, even while sleeping. There is no limitation to how long the belt can be worn and wearing the belt for long periods of time will not cause any negative effects.
What is the importance of using a Serola Sacroiliac Belt during pregnancy?
The importance of using the Serola Sacroiliac Belt during and, especially, after pregnancy cannot be overemphasized. During pregnancy, the ligaments, under hormonal influences, become lax and stretch to allow the pelvis to spread for delivery. It is important to hold the sacroiliac and pubic joints firmly together after delivery in order to assist the ligaments in shortening and realigning the pelvis properly.
