The correct way to use a belly belt

A belly belt is also called a restraint belt. There are many types of belly belts on the market. This item is generally used by women to restore their figure after childbirth, mainly to achieve the purpose of abdominal tightening and weight loss. However, women must pay attention to the method when using the belly belt. Improper method may have an impact on the body. At the same time, they should also pay attention to the long-term use. What is the correct way to use a belly belt?

1. How to use a belly band

Be sure to first use the palms of both hands to slowly push up the abdominal muscles and the deep uterus from the pubic area, and then start to strengthen and fix the abdominal belt from the pubic area. Never tie only the stomach and upper abdomen, otherwise the most important lower abdomen will be missed, which will cause the uterus to sag. In addition, the pressure applied will start to tighten the lower abdomen (below the navel to the pubic bone). At this time, the force is greater (the tie is tighter), and when it reaches the stomach, the force is looser. In other words, the principle of tightening the bottom and loosening the top should be followed to avoid pushing the internal organs to the lower part.

2. When to use a belly band

In principle, it can be used right after delivery. On the one hand, it can relieve painful muscles, and on the other hand, it will give the mother more strength to get up, go to the toilet or eat. After getting up and washing up, you can use the abdominal belt, but remember to take it off before going to bed at night. Do not use it all day long, as it will be detrimental to the body's circulation. On the other hand, it will easily cause discomfort and itching to the skin that is prone to sweating, and changes in posture during sleep will also cause the abdominal belt to shift, which will fail to achieve the purpose and effect of its use.

3. Using a belly band is not a panacea

Basically, you can use a belly band during the confinement period, but if the feeling of heaviness in the lower abdomen does not improve, it is often caused by qi deficiency in the body. At this time, it is more necessary to replenish qi through Chinese medicine in a timely manner to effectively improve the feeling of heaviness in the lower abdomen. A belly band is an external aid to help the body recover, but it does not mean that you can sit or stand frequently after using it. Since mothers have severe deficiency of qi and blood and emptiness of all meridians after giving birth, the only way to help the body recover is to get enough rest and take appropriate medicinal and dietary treatments to truly restore health and strength as soon as possible.