What is a Hernia Truss?
A hernia truss is a support garment utilized to prevent a hernia from enlarging while also helping to keep the hernia stationary. Trusses of this type are most effective when worn next to the skin rather than over undergarments. In order to provide the best fit, a hernia belt or truss is usually adjustable. In most cases, the hernia truss is constructed with a combination of padding and stretchy material. The padding provides a degree of comfort and works with the flexible body to create a firm support for the hernia. In some places around the world, the truss will feature a spring mechanism rather than rely on the stretch material to create a snug fit. Since hernias vary in size and in location, the simple design of the average truss makes is possible to use the garment for abdominal support or event provide some degree of relief in the vent of a groin hernia. When wearing a hernia truss, it is important to find the right balance between a snug fit and creating the proper support. If
A truss is a device which you wear to keep a hernia “in”. When a hernia is bulging out, pain and discomfort are increased and the hernia does not get the chance to heal. A truss is also known as a hernia support or hernia belt. It fits around the body and has pads positioned to press against the hernia. In order to be effective, these pads need to remain in contact with the hernia at all times. But they should not intrude into it. Most trusses unfortunately have rounded pads which can be quite hard and, by pressing into the hernia, could enlarge it. Also, many of the cheaper trusses cannot follow body movements so the pads do not always remain in contact with the hernia. A more modern version is the Flat Pad Support, which has been designed by people who have had hernias. It has flat pads that move with the body and remain in contact with the hernia even while running, cycling and swimming. See http://www.groin-hernia.com/hernia-support.html. A lot of scary statistics are emerging abou
