| 摘要 |
The invention comprises a flexible padded belt adapted to be worn by a person when in a substantially horizontal position. The invention further comprises a method of reducing back pain and increasing comfort by wearing a flexible padded belt while lying down. The belt encircles the wearer's lower lumbar, side and abdominal regions, and fastens over the wearer's stomach. Padding in the portions of the belt contacting the wearer's sides and lower back support the wearer's spine and reduce spinal curvature when the wearer lies on his or her side, thereby promoting comfort and reducing pain. When the wearer lies on his or her back, the belt supports the lower lumbar region.
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