Wearing a weightlifting belt...

[Hunter_3]

Does wearing a weightlifting belt affect your lower back development? I'm recently coming off of a herniated disc injury l5/s1 so the belt makes every lift easier especially on back day.

Also does anyone have any recommendations on a belt that i can wear throughout the day (work, driving etc.) under my clothes that will keep my lower back tight and have a similar affect ?

 

[rugger48]

I wouldn't use a belt for everyday life type stuff.

 

[Hunter_3]

I wouldn't use a belt for everyday life type stuff.

Why not?

 

[AntM1564]

Why not?

It almost seems like a band-aid; a temporary fix. I would work on developing my core to make it stronger and work on posture. Maybe even see a chiro.

 

[mudrunner]

I've fought back problems off and on for years. I bought a belt a few years ago to try, and it actually seemed to make my pain worse. I'm not sure if my form got sloppy or what the deal was. The only thing I use it for now is weighted pull ups and chins.