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Best Compression Gloves & Braces for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Do you often experience tingling, numbness, or a burning sensation in your fingers or hand? Does your wrist pain make simple tasks like typing, holding a coffee cup, or even flipping through a book feel like a struggle? If these painful symptoms sound all too familiar, you might be suffering from Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. This condition can be debilitating, affecting your daily activities and quality of life.
In this article, we will explore our top picks for the best compression gloves and the best braces and supports to help treat and prevent Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. But before diving into these recommendations, let’s first get to grips with what exactly Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is, so you can make a more informed decision on what to buy.
What is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is a condition that affects millions of people worldwide, causing pain, numbness, and tingling in the hand and arm. It arises when the median nerve, which runs from the forearm into the palm, becomes compressed at the wrist. The carpal tunnel, a narrow passageway surrounded by bones and ligaments, houses this nerve along with tendons. When this tunnel narrows or the tissues surrounding the tendons swell, the median nerve is pinched, leading to the debilitating symptoms of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.
How Common is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is surprisingly prevalent. In the UK alone, it is estimated that 7-16% of the population may experience symptoms of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome at some point in their lives. Given its ubiquity, understanding and addressing this condition is crucial for maintaining hand health and overall well-being.
Affected Areas and Causes
The most common area affected by Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is the wrist, although the impact often radiates into the hand and forearm. The compression of the median nerve is the root cause, and several factors can increase the risk of developing Carpal Tunnel Syndrome:
Pregnancy: Hormonal changes during pregnancy can cause swelling and increase pressure within the carpal tunnel.
Repetitive Hand Use: Engaging in repetitive tasks such as typing, sewing, or assembly line work can cause inflammation and narrowing of the carpal tunnel.
Anatomical Factors: Some individuals naturally have a smaller carpal tunnel, making them more susceptible.
Gender: Women are three times more likely to develop Carpal Tunnel Syndrome than men, possibly due to a naturally smaller carpal tunnel.
Medical Conditions: Diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, and thyroid disorders are among the health conditions that can increase the risk of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.
Symptoms and Importance of Treatment
The hallmark signs of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome include numbness, tingling (paresthesia), and pain in the thumb, index, middle, and ring fingers. These symptoms often occur gradually and can become more pronounced at night. Weakness in the hand and a tendency to drop objects are also common indicators. Ignoring these symptoms can lead to severe complications. Without treatment, the median nerve may suffer irreversible damage, resulting in permanent loss of sensation and muscle atrophy (thenar muscle wasting). Thus, early intervention is vital to prevent long-term damage.
Treatment Options for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Addressing CTS involves a multi-faceted approach:
Carpal Tunnel Release Surgery: This procedure involves cutting the ligament pressing on the median nerve to relieve pressure.
Non-Surgical Treatments:
Activity Modification: Reducing repetitive strain on the wrist can alleviate symptoms.
Medications: Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) can help manage pain and inflammation.
Corticosteroid Injections: These can provide temporary relief by reducing inflammation around the median nerve.
Surgical Treatments:
Carpal Tunnel Release Surgery: This procedure involves cutting the ligament pressing on the median nerve to relieve pressure.
The Role of Braces and Compression Gloves
Braces and compression gloves are invaluable tools in managing CTS. Wrist braces stabilize the wrist in a neutral position, minimizing pressure on the median nerve and preventing further injury. Compression gloves, on the other hand, provide gentle pressure that helps reduce swelling and improve blood circulation. When used together, these supports offer comprehensive relief and prevention:
Prevention: Regular use of these supports can prevent the recurrence of symptoms, especially for those with high-risk factors.
Support: Braces maintain wrist alignment, crucial during sleep or repetitive tasks.
Compression: Gloves reduce swelling and enhance circulation, promoting healing.
Now that you have an in-depth understanding of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, including its causes, symptoms, and treatments, let’s explore the best braces and compression supports available here at NuovaHealth. These products are specifically designed to help you manage and prevent Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, ensuring that you can maintain optimal hand health and functionality.
Top Picks: Best Compression Gloves for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Relief
We’ve carefully selected and tested each compression glove in our list to ensure they provide the optimal level of support and compression needed to alleviate Carpal Tunnel Syndrome symptoms and ease your pain. Our recommended gloves are designed specifically to support your hands and wrists effectively.
All of our products come with a full 30-day money-back guarantee. Orders are dispatched first class within one working day to ensure prompt delivery. You can place your order securely, knowing that your personal details are protected. For any inquiries about our products, feel free to reach out through the contact form.
Copper Wrist & Hand Support Compression Sleeves
Our Copper Wrist & Hand Support Compression Sleeves have been designed to support and compress your hands and are widely used to treat injuries and conditions such as Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Arthritis, Gout, Tendonitis, Fractures & Repetitive strain injuries. The extra support that these sleeves will give you will help to prevent aches, pains, hand cramps and spasms which are often caused by Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. They will also prevent further injury by protecting your injured hand whilst you are recovering.
By providing targeted support to your hands that these sleeves will help to stabilize your hand and wrist, improve function and stop excessive movement from straining and damaging your Carpal Tunnel whilst it is recovering. These sleeves also provide graduated compression that is designed to soothe aches and pains deep within your hands and wrists. Aswell as that the compression that these sleeves provide will also help to boost blood circulation in your hands to reduce swelling and inflammation and speed up the healing process of damaged cells by providing fresh oxygenated blood to them.
Highly rated by our customers these wrists sleeves can be worn day or night. made from high quality skin-friendly copper fabric these sleeves are very comfortable to wear even for long periods. The infused copper fabric has antibacterial and moisture wicking properties that will help to kill bacteria, prevent odour and stop rubbing and chaffing to keep your hands dry and feeling fresh and comfortable for longer. Many of our customers have used these sleeves to protect their hands from wear and tear and injuries whilst carrying out their daily activities, for work or when exercising or playing sports.
We recommend wearing a pair of these sleeves in combination with one of our braces listed below for the most effective treatment for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.
Compression Therapy Gloves with grips
If you are suffering from Carpal Tunnel Syndrome wearing a pair of these Compression Therapy Gloves could make a major difference in your recovery. Not only will these gloves ease your pain, but they will also help to speed up your injury recovery and improve the strength and mobility of your hands and fingers
The compression that these gloves provide will help to promote the healing process of soft tissue by stimulating the flow of fresh oxygenated and nutrient rich blood to your hands and fingers. This compression will also help to drain your hands and fingers of excess fluid and reduce swelling and inflammation and ease aches and pains deep within your joints.
Made from soft skin-friendly cotton with breathable, moisture wicking and anti-odour properties these gloves are comfortable to wear and wont rub, chaff or irritate your hands even whilst wearing them for long periods. These gloves are ideal for wearing on their own or as glove liners with a pair of thick thermal gloves during the winter months for extra protection when it’s cold. The fingerless design enables you to use touchscreen devices without having to take your gloves off. Whilst the silicone grips on the palms and fingers will help improve your grip and prevent object from slipping out of your hands making these gloves convenient to wear in just about any scenario.
Many of our customers have worn these gloves whilst carrying out activities such as typing on a computer, handwriting sewing and needlework. This is because these gloves prevent stiffness, fatigue and muscle cramps by stimulating the blood flow to your hands. They will also help support your hands and fingers in the correct position and prevent excessive movement shock and pressure from causing wear and tear and injury to your hands.
Compression Arthritis Gloves
Are you suffering from stiffness or aches and pains in your hands? Wearing a pair of these Arthritis compression gloves may help. By providing your hands with the support and compression that they need these gloves can help to ease your hands if you are suffering from Carpal tunnel syndrome, Arthritis as well as other painful and hand injuries and conditions.
The support and compression that these gloves give you will deliver a range of benefits to your hands and fingers. Benefits of wearing these gloves include improved circulation of blood to your hands and fingers to help speed up the healing process of damaged tissue, fast and effective relief that targets aches and pains deep within your joints and improvements to the function and strength of your hands and fingers to help you to avoid further injury. These gloves will also help to better support your hands and increase their mobility and flexibility allowing you to get on with your day-to-day life pain free and easier.
Made from a highly quality fabric these gloves are skin-friendly, durable, lightweight, non-bulky and breathable making them perfect for wearing for long periods of time in total comfort.
Full-Length Copper Infused Compression Gloves
These Full-Length Copper Compression Gloves are ideal for treating and preventing Carpal Tunnel syndrome as well as other hand conditions and injuries including Raynaud’s disease, Arthritis, Repetitive Strain injuries, Oedema (Swollen hands), Gout, Neuropathy and poor circulation.
Wearing these gloves can help to support your hands, fingers and thumbs in the correct position and ease strain and pressure off them to prevent wear and tear, pain and injury. The compression that these gloves provide can help stimulate the blood vessels in your hands increasing the blood flow to them. By improving the blood flow to your hands these gloves will help to ease aches and pains and reduce inflammation and swelling and improve and speed up the recovery of your carpal tunnel syndrome,
These compression gloves are lightweight, breathable and supportive making them perfect for wearing them on their own or underneath a pair of thermal gloves when the weather is cold.
Magnetic therapy Compression Gloves
Next on our list is this pair of Magnetic Therapy Compression Gloves that feature strategically placed magnets. The magnets have been designed to provide soothing magnetic therapy to ease aches and pains deep within your joints.
Not only do these gloves provide magnetic therapy, but they also provide an excellent level of support and compression. The support that these gloves will give you will help to prevent further damage to your already weakened hands by improving the way your hands and finger’s function and easing strain and pressure off them. This will ensure you make a full and proper recovery from Carpal Tunnel syndrome. The soothing compression that these gloves provide will also help to speed up your injury recovery and soothe any aches and pains you might be suffering from.
These gloves are often used to help treat and prevent a number of different hand and wrist injuries not just Carpal tunnel syndrome including Arthritis, Gout, Oedema, Raynaud’s Disease, and Repetitive Strain Injuries.
Fingerless Copper Infused Compression Gloves
Our Fingerless Copper infused gloves are the perfect choice for anyone suffering from carpal tunnel syndrome because of how supportive they are. They will help to keep the tendons, ligaments and joints in your hands in the correct position and restrict movement which may cause further damage and strain to your already weakened and injured hands.
The support that these gloves give you will also help improve the way your hands and finger’s function and give you more strength, mobility and flexibility in them as you recover from carpal tunnel syndrome. Just like the full-length gloves listed above these gloves provide soothing compression. This compression will help to boost the flow of blood to your hands and fingers and speed up the natural healing process whilst easing aches and pains and reducing inflammation and swelling.
Made from a blend of Nylon fabric infused with copper these compression gloves will help not only keep your hands and fingers supported but also keep them fresh and comfortable though out the day. The infused copper material has both antibacterial properties and moisture wicking properties that will help to keep your hands comfortable, dry and prevent the build-up of bacteria to prevent infections. Finally, these compression gloves also feature specially crafted anti-slip grips on the palms and fingers of the gloves. These anti-slip grips will help improve grip and prevent object slipping from your grasp whilst carrying things.
Therapeutic Compression Gloves
These therapeutic compression gloves are soft, lightweight, breathable and supportive. The compression that they will give you is perfect if you are suffering from Carpal Tunnel Syndrome as it will help to ease pain and boost blood flow to your hands speeding up the healing process of damaged tissue. These gloves also provide support to your hands and fingers to promote good biomechanics and restrict excessive movements that can injure your hands.
These gloves are ideal choice for wearing whilst doing work such as typing on a computer, sewing and needle work or other fiddly activities. They have been designed to support your hands correctly to improve the biomechanics and improve the mobility in your hands. This will in turn stop cramps in your muscles and strain on your key tendons and ligaments. The compression the gloves provide will also help to provide fresh oxygenated blood to them to help prevent fatigue, aches and reduce inflammation and swelling. This will allow you to work for longer with your hands more comfortably without straining them.
Top Picks: Best Braces and Supports for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Relief
We’ve carefully selected and tested each brace and support in our list to ensure they provide the optimal level of support and compression needed to alleviate Carpal Tunnel Syndrome symptoms and ease your pain. Our recommended braces and supports are designed specifically to support your hands and wrists effectively.
All of our products come with a full 30-day money-back guarantee. Orders are dispatched first class within one working day to ensure prompt delivery. You can place your order securely, knowing that your personal details are protected. For any inquiries about our products, feel free to reach out through the contact form.
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Splint
This Carpal Tunnel Syndrome splint is certainly one the best braces that you can buy for easing your pain and helping aid your recovery. You can wear this splint to help treat a number of different conditions and injuries not just Carpal tunnel syndrome including Repetitive strain Injuries, Wrist fractures, Sprains, Tendonitis and Arthritis. Featuring an array of different orthotic technologies that will help support, compress and protect your hand and wrist this splint is the best choice for speeding up and improving your injury recovery and rehabilitation.
Featuring a removable aluminium splint that immobilizes your hand and wrist wearing this splint will help keep the bones, ligaments and tendons still and in doing so will help aid with the healing process and prevent further injury to your weakened hand. This splint also has a bed of cushioning beads to help support the palm of your hand in a comfortable and neutral position. These cushioning beads will help deliver a custom level of support and help ease pain and prevent muscles cramps and spasms and stop shock and pressure from causing more damage to your injured hand.
Made from soft, padded materials, with breathable ventilation holes and anti-odour and moisture wicking technology this splint can be worn for long periods of time with zero discomfort. This makes this splint perfect for wearing whilst sleeping to help give you a more restful night sleep free from pain.
NuovaHealth™ Wrist Support Brace
Next on our list is our Wrist Support Brace specially designed for treating Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Wrist Sprains and Strains, Tendonitis, Repetitive Strain Injuries (RSI), Wrist Fractures, Gout and Arthritis.
Two removable metal support splints sandwich your hand together providing much needed support and stabilization to both the top and bottom of your injured hand. By immobilizing and supporting hand like this brace will help to keep the key tendons, ligaments, bones and joints in your wrist and hand still and prevent abnormal load and movement from causing more pain and injury whilst you are recovering. The compression that this brace will also help to boost your injury recovery by increasing the flow of fresh blood to damaged tissue, reduce inflammation and swelling and ease aches and pains quickly and effectively.
The fully adjustable straps that are on this brace enable you to quickly and easily adjust the fitting and the level of support and compression to match your needs. Made from soft breathable fabric this brace will wick moisture such as sweat away from your skin and quickly absorb it keeping your hand dry and comfortable. The soft padding inside will also help not only keep your hand comfortable but also provide protection against shock and vibrations to prevent further damage to your injured hand.
We highly recommend wearing a pair of compression gloves when wearing this brace to maximise compression and support to your hand and bolster your recovery even more.
1X Pair of Hand & Wrist Support Wraps
This Pair of Hand & Wrist Support Wraps will help provide additional support and compression to help improve your injury recovery and prevent reinjury. Approved and recommended by physiotherapists across the world this pair of wrist support wraps can help treat and prevent a wide range of wrist and hand related injuries quickly and effectively.
They wrap securely around your hands and kept in place with a secure Velcro strap that prevent them from moving around and rubbing against your skin. The support that these wraps provide will help to improve the function of your hand and wrist and stop movement that can cause more pain and injury. By providing compression to your hands these wraps can also be worn to help speed up the recovery process of damaged tissue by stimulating the flow of fresh blood and reducing inflammation and swelling.
Many of our customers often wear these wraps during exercise such as weightlifting to help ease strain and pressure off their hands to prevent injuries from occurring. Thanks to the lightweight and breathable fabric that has also got antibacterial and moisture absorbing capabilities these wraps will keep your hands dry, sweat free and comfortable whilst exercising or wearing for long periods of time.
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Wrist Splint Brace
Designed to support, immobilize, compress and protect your hand and wrist, this Wrist Splint Brace is ideal for anyone suffering from Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Physiotherapists also recommend wearing this brace to help treat and ease numerous other hand and wrist injuries including Fractures, Sprains and Strains, Tendonitis, Gout, and Arthritis.
The supportive metal splint inside the brace will help hold your hand and wrist in a straight position and restrict movement which could cause further injury to the damaged ligaments, tendons and bones found in your hand. By providing compression this brace also helps alleviate pain and reduce swelling and inflammation associated with carpal tunnel syndrome. The boost in circulation will also help promote the healing of damaged tissue to aid and speed up your injury recovery.
Multiple straps help to keep the brace securely in place and allow you to change the fitting, support and compression of the brace with total ease. The soft padded interior will help to provide not only comfort but also extra protection against shocks and vibrations to protect your injured hand from further injury and pain whilst you are recovering.
NuovaHealth™ Thumb & Wrist Stabilizer
Our NuovaHealth™ Thumb & Wrist Stabilizer is perfect for treating Carpal Tunnel syndrome. It is lightweight, breathable and fully adjustable. You can wear this brace to provide much needed support to your hand to ease and treat the symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome. Not only that but wearing this brace will also help better protect your hand from reinjury allowing you to make a full and proper recovery.
The inbuilt metal support thumb splint has been specially made to stabilize your thumb whilst the adjustable wrist wrap will keep your wrist supported in the correct position. This will in turn help to ease pressure and strain of your Carpal Tunnel allowing it to heal.
By giving your hand and wrist extra stability this brace will help protect you from excessive movement, shock and vibrations that could otherwise damage your carpal tunnel even more and make your injury and pain worse. The compression that you will get from wearing this brace will help to soothe pain deep within your hand and wrist and improve blood flow to aid with the healing process and reduce the inflammation and swelling so often caused by Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.
This brace is also great for injury rehabilitation as the support and compression it provides will help to strengthen and give you more flexibility and mobility in your injured hand.
NuovaHealth™ Carpal Tunnel Brace
This affordable NuovaHealth™ Carpal Tunnel Brace has a number of different features to help treat and ease your Carpal tunnel pain. This brace works to improve the way your hand and wrist functions in order to help to better protect and support weak and injured wrists. For instance, the specially designed curved metal splint helps to support, hold and immobilize your wrist and hand in a straight comfortable position. This helps keep your carpal tunnel still and stops movement, shock, pressure and strain from causing more damage and making your Carpal tunnel syndrome worse.
The soothing compression that this brace provides will also help increase blood circulation to your hand and wrist. This boost in blood circulation will help aid with your recovery by speeding up the natural healing process of damaged cells by providing fresh oxygenated blood to them. The compression will also help to ease aches and pains deep within your hand and wrist and reduce inflammation and swelling by essentially squeezing out excess fluid from your hand often caused by Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.
Made from lightweight and breathable materials with a soft padded inside this Carpal tunnel brace is very comfortable to wear for long periods. So much so that physiotherapists will often recommend this brace to their patients to be worn at night to help them get a more restful and pain-free night’s sleep.
Disclaimer
The information and recommendations provided in this article are intended as a guide only and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. While we strive to ensure the accuracy and helpfulness of the content, it is essential to consult a healthcare professional to receive a proper diagnosis and appropriate treatment plan tailored to your individual needs.
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is a medical condition that can vary significantly in severity and symptoms from person to person. Self-diagnosis and self-treatment without consulting a medical professional can lead to inadequate treatment and potentially worsen your condition. For example, using the wrong type of brace or incorrect application of compression gloves may not provide the necessary support and could exacerbate symptoms.
It is crucial to seek advice from a qualified healthcare provider who can perform a thorough examination, potentially including diagnostic tests such as nerve conduction studies (tests to measure the speed and strength of electrical signals in nerves). This ensures that you receive a clear and accurate diagnosis and a personalized treatment plan. Your doctor can guide you on the best course of action, whether it involves wearing compression gloves, using braces, undergoing physical therapy, or considering other medical interventions.
While our product recommendations are based on extensive testing and customer feedback, individual experiences may vary. Always follow the instructions provided with each product and consult your doctor if you have any concerns or questions about their use.
Remember, your health and well-being are paramount. If you experience persistent or worsening symptoms, it is crucial to seek professional medical advice promptly.
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