What is the global prevalence of lower back pain? Guidance To Back Pain - Part 1
Global prevalence statistics: An estimated 619 million people live with LBP and it is the leading cause of disability...
Managing Lower Back Pain - Research and Development
VertiBaX are actively involved in academic research, focusing on the link between core muscle/back/lumbar support belt use and its impact on the management of chronic lower back pain. This is completed through generating biomechanical and muscle excitation data, feeding directly into the development of our Class 1 Orthopaedic Core Lumbar Belts, blog articles and the ranges of complimentary back care products, listed in store.
VertiBaX Limited is a leading UK manufacturer of Class 1 orthopaedic support and postural aid devices, registered with the Medicines and Healthcare product Regulatory Agency (MHRA).
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Blog posts
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Lower Back Belt vs Lumbar Roll: Which Back Support Is Best for Lower Back Pain?
When comparing a lumbar support belt and a lumbar roll, the question is not necessarily which is better, but which is...
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What Back Supports Can Help with Posture and Lower Back Pain Relief, Whilst Driving?
For many people, driving is an unavoidable part of daily life. Whether you're commuting to work, travelling long dist...
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Why the VertiBaX® VB121 Is an Ideal Protective Lower Back & Pelvis Stabiliser for Active Manual Work
Heavy manual work places intense, repetitive stress on the lower back and pelvis; the core origins of human movement....
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When Should I Use A Lower Back Support Belt?
You should use a back support belt when your lower back needs extra stability, compression or posture control during ...
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When Should a Rigid Lower Back Support Be Used and What Are the Different Types?
Lower back pain is one of the most common musculoskeletal problems worldwide, affecting people in manual labour, offi...
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What makes a lower back support belt comfortable for driving?
Back support belts that are comfortable for driving should be slim, warm, flexible and supportive without restricting...
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How can a back belt become part of a child's cerebral palsy therapy programme?
Using a back support belt, specifically the VertiBaX Child Back Support, has become a structured, evidence‑informed p...
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What lower back supports are good for walking and why?
Walking may seem simple, but biomechanically it’s one of the most demanding everyday activities for the lower back. E...
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What is the best lower-back injury-prevention support for manual labour?
The best lower‑back injury‑prevention supports for manual work are those that combine correct lifting technique (as a...
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What Lower Back Supports Can Be Worn in the Office under clothes?
Flexible, discreet lower back supports are best for office workers because they mould to the body, stay in place and ...
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Does Warming Lower Back Muscles Help Ease Lower Back Pain?
Warming the lower back muscles reduces pain by improving blood flow, relaxing tight tissues, and enhancing neuromuscu...
