Pro-Tec AthleticsSI Back Belt with Compression Pad (Large)

In Oct. 0f 2011 my hip and lower back began to hurt severely. I am a competitive distance runner and very active. I have tried Chiropractors, Inverson, Regular Doctor, Steroids, Orthos, PT, Trigger Point Masssage Therapy and stretching. None of this gave me any relief. The sciatic pain is terrible.I do not want to quit searching for answers though as I enjoy being active and love running. I bought this belt with very little hope. I read the reviews and bought a large based on my 36" waist. The large is probably too big but I figured out a way to make it fit.I purchased this one because of reviews and the size. I intended to wear it under my work clothes as I own an advertising agency and do not want to walk around with a black belt around my pants. The product is relatively comfortable. It is a little itchy as it hugs the skin. I suspect I will be a little raw because of this.I have zero pain though. This is day one, so I do not want to get ahead of myself. I ran this morning without the belt and after showering put it on. I have been pair free all day. This seems like it is too good to be true. I will repost after another week or two because I am sure that others like me are looking for anything to help us gain an edge on this pain.For the record, my problems with my back/hip are:1) Herniated Disc at L5-S12) Torn Labrum in my hip.I have no idea which of these issues is causing the pain and I have no intention of surgery for either issue unless it becomes unbearable. I suspect the Labrum is the source of my pain but it could be a combo. (I have had MRI's to confirm both).My best advise is to try this or any other thing that may help. Do not give up or give in regardless of what the doctors say. They are not always right especially when it comes to the spine or hip.

This is good for some light support for SI pain. This is the first belt like this I've ever gotten. I may look into more substantial braces if I need something. This is okay for wearing under clothes if you are just doing light movement, nothing extreme. I tried wearing it moving a lot cleaning and it started coming lose. The velcro lost it's grip. I gained weight in belly area. I am 160 lbs, 5'5". So I got a large as I read other customers had to return for a larger one. This is some help until I get in shape and strengthen my core. It's like a bandaid until I resolve what likely caused pain. Sitting too much, being weak in abdominal area. Sitting in a position that likely made the right SI joint get out of alignment. I haven't used it that much. I healed my pain but if it gets tender I put this on. If you need very solid support that allows a range of movement you need something stronger than this. But for the price it's okay. It's simple, lightweight, can wear over thin pants with shirt covering. Lots of movement it loses grip, or you hear the velcro coming lose or it slips up. I am not knowledgeable about belts and braces so I'm just learning. May need advice from a doctor or physical therapist.

Perhaps this is not the most sophisticated SI-Joint belt on the market, but with its simplicity lies its genius. It is not over-designed and constructed, working well for my lifestyle. I own a fine Serola product and found it too much for warm and hot weather activities. I wear this belt for yard work, walks, longer hikes, and treadmill/track walking & gym workouts. The pad works for me. Is it a cure-all? No, but it's easy to wear for me, and the consistent wearing has helped with keeping me active, which has led to improved strength and fitness - it is a positive feedback mechanism. Yes, the SI joint will flare up if I'm not paying attention and then I will just wear the belt and do the ice/heat routine until things calm down. For activities I will usually wear this over my clothes, camouflaged by whatever top I wear. It will fit under my clothes for times when I need extended wearing and need to up the wardrobe game. For $25-$30 USD, it is a reasonable cost when it needs replacing.

My Physical Therapist recommended this belt to me for SI joint dysfunction. It works well and seemed to hold my joints in place and reduce my pain. My only complaint is about the sizing. I wear a women's size 4 in most brands of pants. Only occasionally am I a 6, so I went for the small size. It barely even went around my hips. I could get it to fasten but only just barely. I ended up ordering the medium and it is a much better fit. It would be better if the sizing was based on inches so one could just take a measurement rather than rely on pants sizes which vary widely and are less accurate.

This support belt felt good when I first put it on, but it slips out of place and does not support my back while weight training. It ended up around my waist. I had to complete my workout without support. I do not recommend it.

I love my ProTec SI belts! I use them for walking, standing, gardening and even scuba diving and have been using them for years. The fit is much better on my woman's figure than the traditional Serola SI belt which rode up and cut into me. Those are cut for men only. If it is sliding up you are not wearing it low enough - over the hip bones. I am not bothered by the metal at all and think that has more to do with the person's shape. I am 5'6" and 137 so judge from there. My physical therapist told me years ago that the narrow belt provides critical support but doesn't prevent your muscles from still activating. So it doesn't allow muscles to atrophy like wider back braces do. I get a lot of pain relief and years of very active wear out of these belts. And as a person who has had 3 very major back surgeries and I am metal from the waist down, so something that helps my awful and constant pain is a great tool that I appreciate!

Ne maintien pas le dos, fait juste un point de compression.

This is good belt for everyone having SI issues. I use it for sports and have already ordered a second one if the other one is being washed.

Super Produkt. Sehr hilfreich bei Rückenschmerzen. Haben inzwischen alle in unserer Familie und alle sind mega zufrieden.

Does what it says

Very good bought one for my son and my sister. They are very comfortable to ware.