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36 of 36 found the following review helpful:
 Best of several I've tried Nov 25, 2010
By mem
I was injured in a horseback riding accident two years ago and have had serious recurring SI problems ever since. I'm in my fourth go at physical therapy. I've also seen a chiropractor for months, had acupuncture, wear custom orthopedic inserts in my shoes, and sit on a Tempurpedic brand cushion at work, which all reduced my pain somewhat, but didn't help my joints stay in alignment. Treating professionals kept telling me that I really needed to wear an SI belt, but I kept buying SI belts that didn't help or were too uncomfortable to wear.
Finally, my current PT recommended this one. This is by far the best of several SI belts I've tried. Unlike many of them, it's easy to get tight, has some give to it so you still have full range of motion, isn't terribly bulky, and is reasonably comfortable. It also stays where I put it, which other belts didn't. It relieved my SI pain immediately and has helped to keep my hips/pelvis/SI in alignment between physical therapy sessions.
That said, if you wear it a lot or you have sensitive skin, you may need a layer of clothing to keep it from irritating your skin. I don't really view this as a problem--it doesn't have to be much of a layer, so tights/underwear/leggings are enough to do it. I imagine men's boxers would be too, but as I'm a woman, I couldn't tell you for sure. Although it is much smaller than a lot of belts on the market, it will show under a lot of clothes. And even when it doesn't really show, you often look heavier than you really are. And in all but the skinniest users, it will cause horrific muffin top. (My mother thought it was hilarious that her under 30 size 4 daughter has muffin top. I do not find it so amusing.) Fuller skirts hide it, but when I wear pants, I just wear the SI belt over the pants. I'd rather look injured than peculiarly lumpy.
So although I wish someone would hybridize an SI belt with Spanx, creating some kind of super smooth and supportive undergarment (or, better yet, that I didn't need an SI belt in the first place), this works wonders at preventing pain, keeping all my bones where they're meant to be, and is the most comfortable, least unpleasant way of finally arriving at pain-free SI joints.
11 of 11 found the following review helpful:
 Provides stability and makes workouts pain free Mar 07, 2010
By J. Gilreath
I've had SI problems for 8 years. When I finally found an orthepedic dr. who could correctly diagnose my problem I was thrilled! I had pain from my 3rd cervicle all the way to my left ankle (only affected one side). My SI joint was put back in place (not pleasant) as were the cervicles in my neck. I walked sideways for a while but physical therapy helped and my core was finally stable enough to provide the support I needed. After having a baby and starting a new running program the SI pain came back and I started searching onine for a solution. I got the belt this week and today I used it during a training session. I was suprised at how well it stayed in place even though I was moving and sweating so much. I was exhausted afterward, but I had NO pain in my lower back, knee, and ankle! It's amazing how well this belt works. The only reason I gave it 4 instead of 5 starts is because it wasn't very comfortable to wear while sitting. While I was on the floor stretching after my workout the belt was pinching the top of my leg. It may just be the way my body is shaped or putting on to tight, but that small amount of discomfort was worth it!
8 of 8 found the following review helpful:
I LOVE THIS BELT!!! Feb 07, 2008
By Kristin Love
"Love amazon"
In the last few weeks I've been experiencing SERIOUS lower back pain. I went to the DR. who only prescribed, heat, muscle relaxers, pain pills and physical therapy. The next day,I told my daughter's pt about my back. She told me it was the SI joint and gave me this belt to try. MAN, what a difference. I can finally move around without being in agony!!!
6 of 6 found the following review helpful:
The first real relief in four years!! May 30, 2011
By mustangsuzy2
I've been through four years of hell, surgeons, and specialists, all of whom diagnosed a dysfunctional sacrum. NONE of them - not once, did they recommend this belt. I ordered this with expedited shipping, got it the next day, and immediately put it on. After two different positions I found the "sweet spot" and knew right away because that awful, hell-on-earth pain WENT AWAY! My normal reaction would have been boundless joy and relief. Instead, I was filled with a flood tide of bitterness toward all of the doctors who allowed me to lose so much of my life, while plying me with pain pills, physical rehab, etc. I was facing a sacral fusion when I went online and stumbled onto a mention of an s.i. belt. I logged on to Amazon, of course, and found several. I ordered this one, and another. I chose the Serola because it appeared to be made as well as the back brace I had worn after surgery. It turned out to be very well made, and a Godsend. I was down to parttime work, whenever I could make it in. I had lost my ability to sit and do the bills, sit and drive, ride in a car over 20 minutes, walk, hike, and live the life I love. Today is Memorial Day. I've had the belt since Friday at 11:30 am. I did the barbecuing today! I drove into town on errands! I cleaned up the dishes! What's next?? How about fulltime at work, hiking my beloved Truckee River, and whatever else! I'm living again! (Oh, did I forget to recommend that you buy one? Are you still on the fence? For god's sake, relief is available for less that $50 bucks! Get this thing!)
6 of 6 found the following review helpful:
good belt Oct 24, 2008
By Roger F. Santana
This is a good belt, that helped relief my lower back pain. Plus it is comfortable to use on a daily basis.
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