Ziivaa MD

The Ziivaa belt is a breakthrough alternative for alleviating dysmenorrhea pain. The ZIIVAA belt uses Adjustable Compression Technology™ to solve the age-old problem of both primary and secondary dysmenorrhea.
For generations, women have struggled to find relief from the adverse effects of their menstrual cycle, often suffering for many years, using medication or holistic methods to reduce menstrual pain. The degree of debilitation from menstrual cramping is varied, but for many women this monthly cycle interferes with the activities of daily living, affecting their schooling, employment, family, social and athletic endeavors.
The theoretical application is based on the physiology underlying the pain during the menstrual phase of the female reproductive cycle. The uterine body is comprised of a thick wall of smooth muscle fibers The uterus is held in position by pairs of dense ligaments and nerve pathways. During menstrual shedding, prostaglandins and edema contribute to pain sensations. These actions cause stretching and inflammation of the round, cardinal, broad and uterosacral ligaments. These ligaments attach the uterus and cervix to the pelvic girdle bony structures.
The benefit of pelvic compression is from a reduction in the stretch sensations originating in these ligaments. By external pelvic compression with the Ziivaa belt, there is a decrease in stretch and a reduction of pain.
The inventor of the Ziivaa belt is Dr.'s April and Stephen Lee. Stephen is also the founder of Lee Chiropractic to the MacDill Air Force Base. Dr. Lee first introduced the concept for this product in his practice in 2003. Satisfied with the results, he approached the internationally renowned, award winning design studio ROBRADY capital to be the development partner.