How do you put on the ONBODY Back Brace Dr.Belt AirFit?

The ONBODY Back Brace Dr.Belt AirFit by BMS CO., LTD. is a lower-back support belt. You wrap it around your waist, tighten the pull handles, and pump air into the air cell bag until the fit feels comfortable. When you take it off, let all the air out first.

What is the AirFit intended for?

The instructions for use state its intended use this way:

"This device is made to support your lower back. It presses gently on your lower back (compression) and holds it in place. You can change how firm it feels. When you pump air into the air cell bag, the device also pulls and stretches your lower back a little. This is called traction."

The cover of the instructions gives the general name as Manual Air-Inflated Orthopedic Traction Device. It lists two models, BABK-U001 (Size M) and BABK-U002 (Size L).

What are the parts?

Which sizes are there?

The package shows which size you have. The extension belt is the same for both sizes and comes attached to the main belt when the product is new. It is 39 cm (15.4 in) long and 14 cm (5.5 in) high, and the hand pump measures 9 × 5 cm (3.5 × 2.0 in).

How do you put it on?

1. Check the belt and your skin before you start. Look over the air valve, the air cell bag, the pump and the belts for damage.
2. If your waist is larger than the main belt alone covers, press the extension belt onto the left belt, which is the one on the side away from the air valve. Otherwise, use the main belt alone.
3. Hold the belt behind you with the lumbar support facing your back, centered on your lower back. The air valve must be on your right side. If it is on your left, the belt is upside down, so turn it over and start again.
4. Wrap the left and right belts around your waist and press the hook-and-loop surfaces together.
5. Pull the pull handles until the belt fits closely against your lower back, then press the handles onto the belt to hold them.
6. Connect the hand pump to the air valve and squeeze it to inflate the air cell bag until the support feels comfortable and fits your body. Begin with light compression and low air pressure, then build up gradually.
7. Disconnect the pump when you have finished inflating.

Always wear the belt over a thin layer of clothing, not directly against bare skin.

To take it off, press and hold the air valve button until all the air has left the air cell bag, then open the hook-and-loop surfaces. If you leave the bag full, the belt will not fit correctly the next time you wear it.

Wear time, care and storage

• Wear the belt as needed during daily activities. Do not wear the belt for long periods without a break. Take it off regularly and let your back and skin rest.
• Check your skin every time you take the belt off.
• If a healthcare professional has given you wear-time instructions, follow them. If not, start with short periods and increase the time slowly as your body allows.
• The belt cannot be washed. Let all the air out, wipe the surface with a slightly damp cloth, and let it dry completely in the shade.
• Keep the air valve and the pump nozzle free of dust and foreign matter.
• Do not machine wash, hand wash, soak or submerge it in water, tumble dry, iron, dry clean or bleach it. Do not use solvents (such as thinner or benzene), alcohol, abrasive cleaners, or wet wipes that contain alcohol, bleach or other chemicals, because they can damage or deform the product.
• Fold the belt loosely and store it in a dry, well-ventilated place away from direct sunlight, high heat and humidity.

Before you use

Do NOT use this product:

• If you are pregnant.
• On children. This product is not for use by children.
• If you have any injury to your abdomen or lower back, until it has fully healed.
• On open wounds, or on skin that is infected, inflamed, or severely irritated.
• In a sauna, bath, shower, or anywhere it may get wet. It is not waterproof.
• If the product is damaged, or if the air valve or the air cell bag does not work properly.
• If you cannot feel or communicate pressure or discomfort (unless directed and supervised by a healthcare professional).

Talk to a doctor before using this product if you have a herniated disc (slipped disc), spinal stenosis or any other diagnosed back or spine condition; cancer; a heart condition; if you recently gave birth or had back surgery; if a doctor has told you that you need rest; if you have a fever of 100.4 °F (38 °C) or higher; if you have an acute condition such as a sprain, a torn or detached muscle, or a gout attack; or if you are older and have osteoporosis.

Warnings and precautions from the instructions for use:

• Do not put too much air in the air cell bag, and do not overtighten the belt. Too much pressure can cut off blood flow. This may cause numbness, tingling, skin damage, or injury. Too much air can also burst the air cell bag with a loud noise. If you feel too much pressure, press the air valve button right away to let air out.
• Stop using the product and see a healthcare professional right away if you notice pain, numbness, tingling, loss of feeling, skin rash, red spots, itching, skin color changes, unusual coldness, swelling or any other unusual symptom.
• Do not wear it while lying down or sleeping, and do not use it while driving.
• If the skin under the belt becomes irritated, stop using the belt until the skin has fully recovered. See a doctor if the irritation continues.
• Do not modify, cut, disassemble or repair it.
• Keep the belt, the hand pump and the extension belt away from small children and pets. The belts and the air hose may pose an entanglement risk.
• Precaution: Do not use it immediately after a meal.

This product is not intended to diagnose disease. It does not replace care from a doctor, rehabilitation, or exercise. It supports the lower back from the outside and applies gentle traction only while you wear it with air in the air cell bag. Results vary from person to person, and no support product works the same way for everyone. This product cannot protect against every back injury.

FAQ

Which size do I have?

The package shows which size you have: Size M is model BABK-U001 and Size L is model BABK-U002. The waist ranges for each size, with and without the extension belt, are in the table above and in the instructions for use.

Can I wear it directly on bare skin?

No. Always wear the belt over a thin layer of clothing, not directly against bare skin. Check your skin each time you take the belt off.

Can I wear it while driving or lying down?

No. The instructions say not to wear it while lying down or sleeping and not to use it while driving.

Can I wash it?

No. Let all the air out, wipe the surface with a slightly damp cloth and let it dry completely in the shade. Do not machine wash, hand wash, soak or submerge the belt in water, tumble dry, iron, dry clean or bleach it.

This product is a medical device. Read the instructions for use and precautions carefully before use.

Product availability and regulatory status differ by country. Always read the instructions for use before use.