Serola Sacroiliac Belt for SI Joint Dysfunction – (Medium fits 34” to 40”) Lower Back, Sciatic, Pelvic & Hip Support brace for Women & Men | Non-Slip, Adjustable & Breathable Pain Relief Brace

This product is, indeed, accurately rated. As someone who has been suffering from an SI joint injury that I could not heal due to constant overextending of the joints, this thing finally helped me hold the joint in place with minimal muscle discomfort which allows healing to finally occur. I am immediately relieved of my loose feeling SI joint pain. It took an adjustment period to figure out where to place it, as I have a pretty severe anterior pelvic tilt. Once I figured out placement, putting it on became faster and easier. I mess around with the support level through the day, but I’m finding that I still need a firm support. Maybe eventually I’ll loosen it, but while I’m recovering the tight tension feels best. Some people in the reviews say they can wear it at night, but I’ve found that I can’t. It is too uncomfortable for me to try to sleep in, personally, so I opt to restrict my movement at night instead to prevent further exacerbation of the injury while I’m asleep. It has worked so far and every morning I wake up with a little less pain. I can see myself wanting to buy a replacement if something ever happened to this one, guaranteed. So I think that means… buy it.

I have suffered over 4 hrs with excruciating nerve pain, burning, and spasms (lower lumbar spine, just below ribs, pelvic & groin region, hips, and thighs front & back to knees) due to a kind of dysplasia with both left and right SI Joints which has largely restricted activity (bending, twisting, squatting, lounge standing & walking, sleeping--everything!) I have been through multiple regimes of drugs, injections, physical therapy, massage, heat, Theracane, TENS Unit, support pillows, adjustable mattress, compression products, etc etc. and am currently wrestling with my insurance to cover SI-Bone joint surgery. Though I was once very active, the condition kept me most of the time on my back, which affects my happiness and potentially could affect my overall health. While researching online in mid' November 2016, I found the Serola belt, which has since been a real Godsend for me (I wish it had been recommended to me earlier by my pain management specialist or physical therapist, since another physical therapist told me the belt is widely used and recommended by many). No, it does not eliminate ALL the pain, however it noticeably improves overall relief and keeps my pain to a lower level. I wear mine 24-7 and have had to train myself with it at night to life on back with pelvis straight and legs flat. The belt adds the necessary support when ordered in proper size by chart, and worn in the right place according to instructions online & in booklet found in packaging (bottom of belt should be where front Jean pockets begin). It took nearly a month to adjust to properly to wearing it (correct placement & tightness) and deriving it's benefits, partly because I did not 1st initially read all instructions enclosed in packaging, and largely due to the extreme Inflammation I had up to the purchase of the belt. Time and patience was needed to learn and to allow the inflammation to gradually go down as I faithfully kept the belt on. Since, I have been able to stand and walk for longer periods and reduce a lot of my meds. The belt is a darker color worn low, and it is comfortable, very sturdy, and has very strong velcro that will not come loose. The straps on both sides can be pulled and secured to just the right hold needed to restrict movement of the SI Joints, while not restricting me from normal overall physical movement. I have gone to pulling mine very snugly and only take it off for showering to use the bathroom. In bed, wearing the belt and using a firm half-round bolster under my knees has helped immensely. I was surprised to realize the amount of pain, discomfort and overall tension that had been accumulating as I had just normalized and coped with it--even while drastically curtailing or drastically reducing my day to day activity. The Solera belt has allows me to stand and work in kitchen longer, drive and sleep more comfortably, and walk for longer distances at the store. Because I have been able to lessen the drugs I take and sleep a little better, I feel sharper, happier, and more relaxed. The money is worth it and the belt, when introduced along with the other measures I was taking, has helped a lot. I would highly recommend it. One more note: upon visiting another physical therapist, I was met with professionals who were very familiar with the belt and have been using it for their patients for a long time. She was also happy to visually evaluate me to ensure belt placement was correct. I have told my doctor and massage therapists, as well as a few people I've met with same issues.

I have been suffering with back & hip pain for close to a year and recently finally found out why. I have a torn hip labrum & a messed up hip flexor. I have been struggling doing household tasks & struggling to make it through work because eventually I can’t bear weight on my leg to walk and bending up and down more than a time or two became actually impossible. My physical therapist recommended this one, so I decided to give it a try even though I already had 3 other types of belts. Let me tell you WOW the difference I felt at work was insane!! I was able to make it through a shift at work without help & without near as much pain. I was absolutely still hurting, but nowhere near as much as I usually do. Make sure to measure to order the correct size. It’s lightweight, very easy to adjust and the support is definitely gold star! The Velcro quality seems great, but I’ve only used it once, so I can’t really say too much on that. I will say if you are looking for a belt you should absolutely try this one it’s worth the price for sure!

I bought both the Serola Sacroiliac Hip Belt and the Pro-Tec Athletics SI Back Belt with Compression Pad. I’m going to compare both belts and then give my personal recommendation. I am an intermediate powerlifter. Im about 200lbs and somewhat solid. I’ve had SI joint dysfunction on and off for about 10 years. It went misdiagnosed for about half that time. Comfort/Quality: Serola takes the cake in this category. It is of sturdier construction and comfortable to wear. The Protech would be more comfortable if it wasn’t for that big metal buckle. If you wear this belt under your clothes, that metal buckle wears on you. Serloa is just a thicker and stiffer belt. It has fewer seams than the Pro-tech. The Pro-tech actually ripped on me, which prompted me to buy the $20 more expensive Serola. Effectiveness: I have a big gluteus maximus and medius. The Pro-tech has this thick pad that sits on your sancrum, and makes the belt more effective for me. You’re supposed to wear the belt under your iliac crest. For me, my medius (upper butt) makes a gap between the Serola belt and my sacrum(tail bone area). The Pro-tech’s pad fills in that gap and allows better contact and support. If it wasn’t for the tear and metal buckle, I wouldn’t be comparing the two. With that said, the Serola is effective. It’s just NOT AS effective. It has a tendency to ride up because of the shape of my body. A lot of people may not have that problem. Both belts do help with pain and support. Final thoughts: If you have a big round butt and a smaller waist (men and women), then youll find the same minor issues I do. However, because of the metal buckle and rip in the Pro-tech I can’t even recommend it. Serola if youre listening, add a pad like the Pro-tech for your big booty customers. Pro-tech, if youre listening, get rid of the buckle and make the product sturdier with less seams. First one gets my money.

I have purchased other back braces in the past, but this belt is by far the best! It was recommended to me by an orthopedic specialist. The key design feature that distinguishes it from other support belts is that it sits super low, just above the crease where the leg joins the pelvis. It's not bulky. I can easily wear it under pants and it is comfortable and very discreet. The quality is excellent. The side elastic straps allow you to further tighten the fit after you put on the main part of the belt which does not stretch. It keeps its shape over time so it's very durable. It is designed to press on the muscles in your buttocks which miraculously prevents pain in the piriformis muscle. It works best if you start wearing it before standing for long periods of time, but it also takes the pain away even when it already hurts! I keep it close at hand and bring it with me whenever I leave the house. Highly recommended!!!

Good quality but overpriced. Also, see a physician to be sure your issue is the SI joint.

After trying a few, this is the most comfortable, best made, and least ugly belt of the bunch. It is absolutely enabling me to recover and strengthen. Made by a chiropractor who has iterated on the design for a couple decades. This belt is more flexible that the standard disposable white belts,, works in water and during workouts. I play competitive squash and wear it under my skirt. I wear it outside of clothes or inside...it works either way for me. HOW TO WEAR: Short video on how to place the belt. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIdOLp5ByWU Initially I was wearing it a bit too high. You bend your knee up and the belt should sit level with the start of your thigh. INSTANT RELIEF: I have spinal stenosis, unstable pelvis, and pain radiating down my leg. The pain kept me from walking. This belt immediately made activity possible again. Working with chiro and spine docs, I'll be wearing it 3 weeks, and then I might just wear it during really tough match play. RESEARCH - STABALIZES JOINT SO YOU CAN IMPROVE HIP STRENGTH: A Si belt is different from belts that take over muscle duty- it supports the hips like an external ligament so the joint stabalizes and the muscles can work better. That means more movement and rehab! Video on the theory of the belt: Serola Belt Benefits https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U1Jk8YzGEpM ----------------------------------------- Here is some research by Precision Biomechanics detailing how the belt helps improve strength. (google Case Study: Sacral Belt Improves Hip Stability during Running) http://www.precisionbiomechanics.com.au/#!Case-Study-Sacral-Belt-Improves-Hip-Stability-during-Running/c18si/879ACB32-62FA-430D-9E2E-B92875E0C258 The spine is connected to the pelvis via the sacroiliac joints. Any loads transferred from the lower limbs to the spine must pass through these joints therefore joint dysfunction can cause significant pain especially during dynamic activities such as running. Despite their frequent use, very little scientific evidence exists documenting the effectiveness of sacral belts during running. Studies have confirmed their ability to reduce load in the sacroiliac joint tendons and ligaments (Sichting et al. 2014), and to engage hip stabilising muscles during supine leg raise activities (Park et al. 2010), but to our knowledge no study has assessed their effect on running kinematics. Here at Precision Biomechanics we provide perhaps some of the first quantitative evidence for the efficacy of sacral belts at improving hip stability during running. An athlete experiencing feelings of subjective pelvic instability whilst running recently visited Precision Biomechanics. Below is a series of graphs illustrating her hip function whilst running both with and without a sacral belt. When running without the belt (left graphs) large asymmetries were observed in her peak hip collapse and peak pelvis drop, with motion increased and decreased on her right and left sides respectively compared to our database of runners. When wearing the belt (right graphs) significant improvements were observed; peak hip collapse and peak pelvis drop on the left and right sides became symmetrical. Given where the belt sits around the pelvis, it is unlikely that the belt ‘holds’ the runners hips in place or takes over the role of the hip stabilising muscles. Instead, it is more likely that the belt provides proprioceptive feedback prompting the runner to switch on her stabilising muscles. The belt may therefore be a very useful training tool for improving hip strength.

I had already used one before buying. Already knew this was the one. My physical therapy office had one for testing and it doesn't disappoint. The instant relief from pain is phonomenal. I had originally bought a cheaper one without realizing the pictures were edited to make it seem smaller than it was, so the relief was minimal. This one is the perfect size and honestly, for pain relief? Worth the price