What is it?
The lumbo-sacral corset is a semi-rigid belt that offloads the lumbar spine and limits painful movements while preserving functional mobility.
Common indications
- Acute or chronic low back pain
- Non-surgical disc herniation
- Post lumbar spine surgery
- Moderate adult scoliosis
Consultation & fitting
The corset is selected based on your build and activities, adjusted in consultation, and gradual wear schedule is explained.
Reimbursement in Belgium
In Belgium, coverage of braces and small orthopaedic equipment rests on two pillars: statutory health insurance (through INAMI/RIZIV and your health insurance fund) and the complementary insurance run by each fund.
- A medical prescription is almost always required. It states the indication and the type of device.
- INAMI/RIZIV (nomenclature of health services) sets the portion reimbursed by statutory insurance, under conditions (indication, prescriber, renewal timing).
- Your health insurance fund — Christian Mutualities, Solidaris, Liberal Mutuality, Partenamut, Neutral, and others — pays the statutory contribution and often an additional amount via the complementary insurance.
- The Increased Reimbursement status (BIM/OMNIO) gives you a higher reimbursement rate.
- The Maximum Billing cap (MAF) limits your annual health expenses depending on household income.
The exact reimbursed amount depends on the current INAMI/RIZIV nomenclature, the prescribed device and your health insurance fund. We provide a detailed invoice to forward to your fund.
Bring to your appointment
- The medical prescription
- Your health-fund stickers (‘vignettes’)
- Photo ID
- Recent imaging if available (X-ray, MRI, ultrasound)
When to seek urgent care
In case of severe pain, numbness, bluish discolouration or inability to move the limb, remove the device and seek prompt care. For a life-threatening emergency, call 112.
