Lower back pain and weakness in the body’s core and back muscles are among the major reasons that individuals choose to wear a lumbar support girdle.

A girdle works to provide support and comfort by surrounding the back muscles with compression in order to relieve any existing pain or soreness. Wearing a girdle can support the back while an individual is lifting heavy materials in order to prevent soreness, strain or stiffness afterward. If the back muscles have already been injured and subject to feeling strain or soreness, wearing a brace for posture support can help to relieve pain during physical activity and prevent the muscles from feeling even more distressed afterward.

Many individuals find that wearing a girdle during travel that requires sitting for long periods can help provide support to the back. Bicyclists often choose to wear a girdle to provide support for their lower back muscles during long rides.

Another reason for wearing a back girdle beyond the benefit of support is that the girdle, by tightening and compressing the midrift area, can help an individual look slimmer and allow slacks and trousers to fit more comfortably. The fact that a girdle hugs the torso so closely can actually be a help against over-eating, as an individual is more likely to feel full when wearing a girdle that presses against the stomach muscles.

When choosing a back support girdle, it’s important to realize that no one size fits all. Be sure to get a style and size that will feel comfortable to be worn all day without pinching or restricting mobility. Some girdles are designed to primarily offer lower back support and are fashioned to look like a wide belt. Other styles are designed to be more rigid in order to stabilize pelvic and back areas that have suffered fractures or strains. Some girdles work to prevent the individual from excess bending or incorrect movements that will strain the back muscles.

The material used in a girdle should be lightweight, should allow the skin underneath to breathe, and should offer a slight amount of stretch for comfort as well as being washable. Choosing the right girdle to offer back support can both prevent injury from taking place as well as offering support while a back injury is healing.