In 1988, Dr. Serola discovered that the streght increased after sacroiliac stabilization. After years of research, he developed a theory based on biomechanics (see www. serola.net). He thought that a properly made belt could stabilize the sacroiliac joint and help the muscles become stronger, more relaxed and less painful. Not finding one on the market, he developed his own belt based in his discovery. Now, the Serola Sacroiliac Belt is being used to provide pain relief and help prevent injury to thousands of new people every month throughout the world.

COMMON PROBLEM
CAUSE: With the emergence of the science of biomechanics, the sacroiliac joint has been shown to be the major biomechanical cause of low back pain.
EFFECT: Sprained ligaments in the sacroiliac region cause imbalanced muscular responses which lead to structural compensation patterns, muscle spasm, weakness and back, hip and leg pain.

THE SEROLA DIFFERENCE
The Serola Sacroiliac Belt is the only belt designed to normalize the function of the sacroiliac joint.
- Non-elastic layer mimics action of ligaments
- Additional elastic layer provides compression and helps maintain correct posture
- No irritating buckles or pads
- Does not replace muscle function – improves muscle function- Increases strength throughout the body
- Can be worn for extended periods without causing muscle weakness or atrophy

IN CHOOSING THE CORRECT BELT, WE MUST CONSIDER THE FUNCTION OF LIGAMENTS
- Ligaments establish a stop point at the end of range of motion (R.O.M.)
- Ligaments are essentially non elastic – elastic cannot establish a stop point
- Ligaments do not compress a joint- they allow movement within normal R.O.M
- Ligaments relay position sense to help regulate muscle tone (ligament-muscular reflex)

BIOMECHANICAL STUDIES HAVE FOUND THAT CORRECT TENSION FOR AN SI BELT IS ABOUT WHAT YOU WOULD USE TO TIE A SHOE
Within the SI Joint, the only mean of fluid exchange for inflow of nutrients and outflow of metabolic waste is pressure variance.
Cinch the belt too tight (with a buckle) and you can easily reduce movement below normal; this allows a buildup of metabolic toxins and joint irritation.
Elastic belts, on the other hand, fail to provide a stop point for excess motion, leading to a false sense of security. Bending, lifting or twisting may re-injured the joint.
PROPER APPLICATION
involves envisioning what we are trying to accomplish. Muscle spasm is activated by irritation of the ligaments through stretching or excess pressure. The key is to compress the soft tissues of the hip just enough so that when the joint opens, it stops at his normal end of range of motion.
The elastic layer is then applied to compress the joint, bring the pelvis back into correct alignment and improve posture.
The Serola Sacroiliac Belt combines the best of both layers. Together, these forces support the underlying mechanism of pressure variance and resist harmful stresses placed on the SIJ by bending, lifting or twisting.
THE SEROLA BELT DOES NOT REPLACE MUSCLE FUNCTION
The core muscle are turned off and weak for a reason. Injured ligaments create a reflex that turns off  muscles that would worsen the injury, e.g. the Transverse Abdominus, Multifidus and other core muscles. Most pain comes from the built up of toxins in imbalanced muscles that are either too tight or too weak and deconditioned. Exercise or stretching flushes out toxins accumulated in inactive muscles. Although it feels good, supporting or exercising these muscles can worsen the joint if done incorrectly.
By properly stabilizing the sacroiliac joint, the Serola Sacroiliac Belt normalizes muscle tone and allows them to assist in supporting the joint naturally. Exercising while wearing the belt allows better muscle function and pain relief while not stressing the joint.

THE KEY IS NORMALIZATION RATHER THAN SIMPLY STABILIZATION
By normalizing the mechanics of the joint, we normalize it’s physiology, including muscle strength, proprioception and fluid exchange dynamics. Normal function allows proper healing.

 

Available sizes: (See number on bottom right corner of label)

1. Small     (up to 86cm)

2. Medium (86cm - 102cm)

3. Large     (102cm - 117cm)

4. X-Large (117cm - 132cm)