Braces & Supports in Pregnancy
As your pregnancy progresses, your growing baby, changes in posture and increased load through the pelvis and lower back can place extra strain on your body. For some women, additional external support can significantly reduce discomfort and improve day-to-day function.
Support belts and braces are commonly used to help manage:
– Pregnancy-related pelvic girdle pain
– Sacroiliac joint pain
– Lower back pain
– Abdominal heaviness or pressure
– Symphysis pubis pain
What Do Pregnancy Belts Do?
Support belts work by:
– Providing gentle compression around the pelvis
– Improving load transfer
– Supporting the weight of the growing uterus
– Improving comfort with walking, standing and exercise
They are designed to reduce pain and improve stability, not to replace muscle function.
The Importance of Individual Assessment
While belts can be incredibly helpful, they are not one-size-fits-all.
At Physiozest, we recommend an assessment with a women’s health physiotherapist before purchasing or using a brace. This allows us to:
– Accurately diagnose the source of your pain
– Determine whether a belt is appropriate
– Select the right style and level of support
– Ensure correct positioning and fit
