Back belt

Back belts, or lumbar support belts, are generally lightweight belts worn around the lower back to provide support to the lumbar.

[1] Back belts are popular among workers across a number of industries—airline baggage handlers, warehouse workers, piano movers, grocery clerks, etc.—specifically to prevent lifting injuries.

[2] The theory underlying the use of back belts is that the belts reduce forces on the spine, stiffen the spine, or increase intra-abdominal pressure.

[1] Research has yet to demonstrate the efficacy of back belts in preventing ergonomic injuries,[2] although some research has suggested that back belts may have some effect in stabilizing the spine when lifting objects.

[3] In some cases, workers expose themselves to greater risk of injury, believing that the back belt is providing extra support and protection.