Wear & Care
Everything on this page comes down to one idea: worn low, on the hip bones, snug enough to feel held. Get that right and the belt does its job quietly for as long as it's on.
Where it sits
Across the hip bones and the top of the pelvis, under your waistline — not around the waist like a back brace. That placement is the whole point: the compression wraps the joint that's doing the work, instead of the spine six inches above it.
Putting it on (about 30 seconds)
- Hold the belt low behind you, label side out, and wrap it forward around the hips.
- Overlap the ends across the front and press the hook-and-loop closed.
- Take a pull-strap in each hand, draw them forward evenly and press them down.
- Sit, stand, take a few steps. Adjust once it's warm and settled.
How tight
Held, not squeezed. Firm it up for the walk, the stairs or a standing shift; ease it off on the sofa. Loosen it straight away if it leaves deep marks, pinches, or anything tingles or goes numb.
Set-ups for the three ways people wear it
Walking, running, the school run
Snug. On under leggings, over a thin base layer, or straight onto skin. Re-check the straps after the first ten minutes — neoprene warms up and settles.
Standing shifts and long days on your feet
Snug for the floor, a notch looser at breaks, off when you sit down for the evening. Give the skin underneath some air at least once during a long shift.
Side sleepers
Put it on before you lie down, low across the hip bones, set a notch looser than daytime. It's there to make rolling over a non-event. If you wake up numb, tingling or uncomfortable, take it off — it should never be endured.
Pregnancy and after birth
Pelvic support belts are a recognised, widely recommended category for pelvic discomfort in pregnancy and the months after. Wear it low on the hips, under the bump — never across it, and never tight. Please check with your doctor or midwife before you start, and stop if anything feels wrong.
How long to wear it
There's no fixed rule. Most people wear it for the active hours and take it off at rest, and that's a sensible place to start. It supports the area while it's on; it isn't a cure and it doesn't claim to be. If you find you're relying on it all day, every day, that's worth a conversation with someone who can look at the cause.
Washing and care
- Close the hook-and-loop first so it doesn't snag the fabric.
- Hand wash in cold water with a little mild soap. Squeeze, don't wring.
- Air dry flat, out of direct sun. No tumble dryer, no iron, no bleach.
- Neoprene can carry a faint "new" smell out of the packet — a first wash and an evening's airing takes care of it.
- Store it flat or loosely rolled, hook-and-loop closed.
When to stop and get it looked at
Numbness, tingling, a rash or broken skin under the belt, or pain that is new, severe or getting worse. Take the belt off and talk to a healthcare professional. The belt is a comfort-and-support accessory, not a medical device, and it isn't a substitute for seeing someone.
Not sure about the length? The Fit Guide takes about a minute.