I use this brace for radial pain (on top my forearm, on the thumbside, about 2 to 3 inches from my wrist). I am currently wearing it with a tennis elbow brace, too, because after my 3rd baby and almost 30, this body is a mess. This brace gives me the support I need to stop the shooting pain, but since it doesn't cover the palm, it barely effects my daily activities which are teaching and mothering small children. This would NOT be good if you were going for a brace that didn't allow your hand/wrist to move. This is more for supporting muscles and ligaments, not restricting mobility. Yes, it did smell all plasticy/chemical smelly, as others mentioned, when I opened the package, which had 2 braces in it, by the way. But I just put it right on and honeslty unless I bring my hand near my face, I cannot smell it. A person in less pain might take the time to wash it, but I needed it ASAP. I have normal to large sized hands and I would say it fits very well. The whole length of the outside receives the hook and loop closure (velcro) so a person with smaller or larger hands could easily adjust it. The pink color is very pleasant. I would say it is a beautiful color and not like a medical color. None of the binding on the edges are hurting or chafing, which is nice because the other brace I had on, the traditional one with a metal splint in it that covers the palm, was really irritating my skin. It is very easy to put on with one hand because you simply wrap and press. Also, it is light weight and not too bulky, I'm able to pull my hoodie sleeve over it very easily. Oh, and I should mention, my instinct from previous experience was to put it on the wrong way, so the material covered my palm. It was not comfy then and I worried it wouldn't work. BUT THEN I read the instructions and looked at review photos (duh!) and upon adjusting it I found instant support! Finding that sweet spot of how tight to wear it really is my only complaint, and that is a user issue. Read more
I work at a gas station and have a lot of stocking in the cooler to do which means moving cases of heavy drinks and beer a lot. This helps because i used to cook every other job I had. Flipping fry baskets and spatulas etc really messed my wrist up. So I have pain in it quite a bit but this wrist brace has drastically improved that. The last one I got was way too small but this one would fit any wrist because the length is very long. It wraps around perfectly and I have a wide wrist. Big bones. The only downfall I see with it is just that the thumb hole is too tight sometimes. Its hard to wrap it to the right spot to where its not coming way to lose on the wrist but not too tight on it either. I think with time its working it out better. But regardless they're great braces and very well made! Sturdy. I sweat bad under it though if I leave it on too long. It says breathable but with how big it is and with it being wrapped all the way around a time and a half, its not breathable on a lot but its the best one I've found yet. Will be buying again when these 2 wear out. Read more
I have really bad carpal tunnel and I have tried several different hand braces to sleep with. I love how I can control how tight or loose I need them to be. I was worried that they wouldn’t keep my hands stable enough due to them just being cloth, but I haven’t woke up to my hands being numb since I’ve started using them. My only complaints are that the thumb holes aren’t very comfortable and leave red marks, and I have to tighten them every once and a while because they loosen up with movement. Overall I’m very pleased. Read more
I use this wrist support while working on the computer, and it does help alleviate some discomfort. However, the band is quite narrow, so it may not provide full support for those with larger hands. Overall, it’s decent, but it could be improved for better coverage. Read more
I was uncertain of what I was going to get at the price of 2/$6.99. I was completely surprised to find I love them!! I had carpal tunnel surgery 2 weeks ago and they had me buy a type of Ace wrap that swallowed my hands. No matter how I wrapped them they were uncomfortable and I kept losing the gauze squares that covered my incision sites. I ordered these 2 days ago and as soon as they came in I opened them. I was completely surprised at the quality. They are a pretty pink and fit my hands so much better. They are supportive and comfortable. I have them wrapped backwards because I have to keep my gauze square on my cuts. I really recommend these. They support my wrist and my hand. I will tell my Surgeon when I go in that these are the ones he should tell his female patients about!! Read more
At first when I got these, I thought they would be great because they apply a good compression around the wrist without cutting off circulation. However, the design on the inside leaves something to be desired. It's textured, which after wearing for about an hour leaves the imprint on your skin and my skin starts to itch like crazy. If I loosen them, it's not enough compression. Might work for some people, but for me with hEDS, they are terrible. My doctor told me that wraps like with would help, which is why I purchased them. Read more
For the price this is perfect. My left wrist was fractured and is healing. I don’t need the soft black brace that my Dr gave me anymore and I bought this because it’s smaller. I’m currently getting OT. I wear it at home to remind myself not to overuse my hand as it continues to heal because on days when there is no pain I sometimes forget and lift things I shouldn’t yet. It’s a good fit and the thumb hole is just right and isn’t too small as some people claim. It’s not as pictured in that there is no tag on it like you see in the picture. Read more
