Faja lumbar, ¿cuando deberías usarla?

Do you have an abdominal belt in your hands and don't know if you should use it? If you relate to these questions, this video is for you. The use of abdominal belts is widespread, both among patients with lower back pain as a treatment and among workers who handle heavy loads as a preventative measure. Let's start by looking at what an abdominal belt consists of. We, as human beings, have a natural abdominal belt that is responsible for keeping the organs in place and connecting the rib area to the pelvis. This physiological abdominal belt is made up of the oblique abdominal muscles and the transverse abdominis. Both are located in deep muscle layers. Our belt, along with the pelvic floor and diaphragm, forms an intra-abdominal balloon that maintains a certain pressure. The lumbar belt works the same as our physiological abdominal belt. By placing the belt around our abdomen, it will increase intra-abdominal pressure, providing greater stability and security to the lumbar spine. Furthermore, this increased intra-abdominal pressure decreases pressure on the intervertebral discs, providing temporary relief to our back. The effect of the belt on the abdomen directs intra-abdominal pressure upward, toward the diaphragm and the pelvic floor. This increased pressure at the level of the diaphragm can produce a sensation of vertebral traction, since the muscle originates in the lower lumbar vertebrae. However, it is often said that wearing a lumbar belt is bad for the back. How is this possible? Initially, we must differentiate between the two situations in which belts can be used: as pain treatment, in patients with acute low back pain, and as prevention, in workers who must handle heavy loads. In the first case, the belt is only recommended if the pain is very intense, and if used for a limited period of time. Using an abdominal belt replaces our own muscular abdominal support. Therefore, by wearing it, you may temporarily relieve pain, but at the same time, you will weaken all your abdominal and lower back muscles, as the belt will replace its function. If, once you remove the belt, your muscles are no longer able to support your spine, lower back pain will most likely return and continue for a long time. Therefore, you should limit its use to times of greatest pain, for a maximum of a few hours. When using a belt in a professional setting, I recommend using it only to handle the heaviest loads. Letting our own abdominal belt do the work when we are not lifting heavy loads. And in the case of sports? The squat or the deadlift? Basically, the same principles we saw above apply, and they apply in the following situations. When you're going to use heavy loads that could compromise your lower back. When you're experiencing discomfort or injury in your lower back and, thanks to a belt, you can complete your workout without compromising recovery. When your lower back is fatigued and needs the extra support of a belt to complete your workout. Okay, friends, this has been all about using abdominal belts. I hope this information is very useful. The lumbar belt can be a great ally, but also a great enemy if we don't know how to regulate its use. If you've read this far, it's because you like the video, because it's being useful to you, or because you're in love with my baldness. Whatever the reason, I hope you'll share the video with those who need it. If what you need is personalized attention and an exercise program to resolve your injury, you can contact me on my new platform, tufisio.online, so I can take care of your case personally. Best regards, I hope to see you in the next video. .