Wrist Supports

Wrist Sprains

If you felt a twist or landed on an outstretched hand and now have pain, swelling, or trouble gripping, you may have a wrist sprain. This injury stretches or tears the ligaments that keep your wrist stable and can range from mild to severe. Acting early with the right support helps you protect function and avoid ongoing problems, as reflected in national health and orthopaedic guidance.

What’s Happening Inside Your Wrist

Your wrist is made up of eight small bones linked by ligaments that guide and limit motion. A sudden load or twist can overstretch these ligaments (Grade I), partially tear them (Grade II), or, in more serious cases, completely tear them (Grade III). Most sprains follow a fall onto an outstretched hand or a sharp twist in sport or daily activity. Mild to moderate sprains often improve over two to six weeks with appropriate care, while more significant injuries can take longer and need closer follow‑up.

Signs You Shouldn’t Ignore

Typical symptoms include pain with movement or at rest, swelling, tenderness, and sometimes bruising that peaks in the first 24–48 hours. You may notice reduced grip strength or a sense that the wrist is less steady than usual. Seek prompt assessment if pain is severe, if the wrist looks deformed, if symptoms don’t improve after a few days, or if the hollow at the base of your thumb (the anatomical snuffbox) is very tender. Go urgently if fingers become numb, pale, or cold.

How A Support Changes The Load

A wrist support, brace, or splint helps create the conditions your ligaments need to recover. By holding your wrist in a neutral position (wrist straight), it limits motions that stress healing tissues—especially bending up and down and moving side to side. This reduces small, painful shifts across key stabilisers such as the scapholunate and lunotriquetral ligaments, so pain settles and alignment is protected during daily tasks. Gentle, consistent compression helps manage oedema (swelling) and supports comfort, while improved awareness of wrist position makes it easier to avoid movements that aggravate symptoms. Splinting is commonly used alongside activity modification and graded exercise to support a safer return to function.

Using Your Support The Right Way

In the early phase, wear your support as advised to control painful motion during work, chores, and sleep, removing it for hygiene and any exercises your clinician recommends. Start with steady stabilisation during the painful phase, then transition to lighter support as confidence and control return. As pain and function improve, reduce wear time gradually and progress range of motion (ROM) and strengthening under guidance. Combining a support with rest from aggravating tasks, ice, elevation, and a structured return to activity helps restore comfortable motion and grip while lowering the risk of a setback.

Choosing Support From Our Range

Select firmer stabilisation for early protection, then step down to lighter support as movement and comfort return. Our braces and splints are shaped to hold a neutral wrist securely while staying comfortable for everyday wear, with soft, breathable materials and secure, easy‑to‑adjust straps. That way, you can keep your wrist protected at work, during exercise, and at home as healing progresses.

Conclusion

Managing a wrist sprain promptly reduces pain, shields healing ligaments, and supports a smooth return to activity. If you’re unsure about severity or symptoms persist, seek medical advice. When you’re ready to stabilise your wrist and move forward with recovery, choose a wrist support from our range—selected for stability and comfort, with clinician‑informed features and a 30‑day money‑back guarantee—and browse the selection below to find the option that matches your needs.

Wrist Fractures

If you’ve had a fall or impact and now have sharp wrist pain, swelling, or trouble moving your hand, you may have a wrist fracture. Breaks most often involve the distal radius (the larger forearm bone near the wrist) but can also affect the ulna or small carpal bones such as the scaphoid. Timely assessment and the right support help protect alignment, ease pain, and promote recovery.

What Happens When The Wrist Breaks

Fractures range from stable, non‑displaced breaks to more complex injuries that alter joint alignment and stability. The pattern and severity influence pain, stiffness, grip strength, and recovery time. Distal radius fractures are especially common after everyday falls, while scaphoid injuries can follow a fall onto an outstretched hand with the wrist extended.

How They Happen And Who’s At Risk

Most wrist fractures occur after a fall onto an outstretched hand at home, during sport, or on uneven ground. Risk rises with reduced bone density, balance problems, and a history of previous falls. There’s a typical bimodal pattern: higher rates in children and adolescents, and again in adults over 50.

Symptoms And Why Timing Matters

Common signs include sudden, severe pain, rapid swelling, bruising, and difficulty or inability to move the wrist. A visible deformity or angulation may be present. Early diagnosis and stabilisation help prevent healing in a poor position (malunion), which can lead to persistent pain, reduced grip, and limited motion. Some carpal fractures—like scaphoid injuries—can be subtle at first, so clinical assessment is important even if symptoms seem moderate.

When To Seek Urgent Care

Seek urgent assessment if you notice deformity, open wounds, severe pain, numbness or weakness, or if your fingers become pale, blue, or cold.

How A Support Protects Healing Bone

Once your clinician has stabilised the fracture (or as you transition out of a cast), a wrist support, brace, or splint can:

• Hold your wrist in a neutral position (wrist straight) to reduce bending and twisting that stress the healing bone.
• Limit painful extremes of motion—flexion, extension, and side‑to‑side movement—helping safeguard alignment during daily tasks.
• Provide gentle, consistent compression to help manage post‑injury or post‑procedure oedema (swelling) and improve comfort as you begin guided movement.
  Healing for many distal radius fractures is often around six weeks, but timelines vary with age, bone quality, and fracture pattern. Wear time is typically reduced progressively under professional guidance.

Using Your Support The Right Way

• Follow your plan: Use the support as advised once the fracture is confirmed and stabilised; do not delay urgent assessment to apply a brace.
• Early phase: Keep the wrist neutral through daily activities; remove only for hygiene and any exercises you’ve been given.
• Progression: Start with firm stabilisation during early healing, then transition to lighter support as comfort and control return. Reduce wear time gradually while you rebuild range of motion and strength under guidance.
• Safety: If pain escalates, swelling worsens, or you develop numbness, colour change, or increasing stiffness, seek reassessment.

Selecting Support From Our Range

• Early protection: Choose firmer stabilisation to control motion and protect alignment during the initial phase or as you come out of a cast.
• Return to activity: Step down to a lighter, lower‑profile support that maintains neutral alignment without bulk for day‑to‑day tasks.
• Thumb involvement: If discomfort centres on the thumb‑side (radial) wrist or you’ve been advised to limit thumb motion, consider a design with thumb support.
  Our supports are shaped for secure neutral positioning with soft, breathable materials and easy strap adjustments, so you can maintain protection comfortably at work, during exercise, and at home.

Conclusion

Acting promptly after a wrist fracture helps restore function and reduces the risk of long‑term problems. Once your fracture is stabilised, a well‑fitted wrist support can help protect alignment, control swelling, and support a safer return to movement. If you’re unsure about your injury or recovery stage, seek medical advice. When you’re ready to protect your wrist and move forward, choose a support from our range—designed for stability and comfort, with clinician‑informed features and a 30‑day money‑back guarantee—and browse the selection below to find the option that matches your needs.

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Living with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome can mean tingling, numbness, or weakness that makes everyday tasks harder than they should be. If these symptoms sound familiar, you’re not alone. It’s a common nerve compression problem at the wrist, and acting early can make a real difference to comfort and long‑term hand function.

What It Is And Why It Happens

The carpal tunnel is a narrow channel formed by wrist bones with a strong roof of tissue (the transverse carpal ligament). Your median nerve and finger flexor tendons pass through this space. When pressure inside the tunnel rises—often from tendon sheath irritation (tenosynovitis), fluid retention, or holding the wrist bent for long periods—the median nerve is compressed. This typically causes symptoms in the thumb, index, middle, and part of the ring finger. If compression persists, it can begin to affect thumb muscle strength (thenar weakness).

Who’s At Risk And Key Symptoms

You’re more likely to develop symptoms with repetitive or forceful hand use, sustained wrist flexion or extension, or vibration exposure. It’s also associated with pregnancy, diabetes, thyroid disease, rheumatoid arthritis, and higher body weight. Typical symptoms include:

• Tingling or numbness (paraesthesia) in the thumb, index, and middle fingers, often worse at night or on waking.
• Hand clumsiness, dropping objects, or reduced pinch/grip.
• Pain that may radiate into the forearm.
  Without treatment, ongoing compression can lead to persistent sensory change and thenar muscle wasting.

When To Seek Urgent Care

Arrange urgent assessment if numbness is constant or worsening, if you notice progressive weakness or visible thinning of the thumb muscles, or if symptoms rapidly affect both hands with significant loss of function.

Act Early To Protect Nerve Health

Early recognition and treatment reduce pressure on the nerve and improve the chance of full recovery. Prolonged compression can impair nerve conduction, making symptoms harder to reverse later. Non‑invasive measures are commonly recommended first for mild to moderate cases, with escalation if symptoms persist.

How A Wrist Support Reduces Tunnel Pressure

A wrist support, brace, or splint holds your wrist in a neutral position (approximately 0 degrees). Neutral alignment lowers pressure in the carpal tunnel and helps calm the median nerve—especially at night when the wrist tends to curl. By preventing extremes of flexion and extension, supports reduce flare‑ups and can improve sleep. Gentle, consistent compression helps manage oedema (swelling), and improved proprioception (joint awareness) makes it easier to avoid aggravating positions. Splinting is commonly recommended for mild to moderate Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, with night‑time use a frequent first step.

Using Your Support Effectively

• Night: Wear your support overnight to keep the wrist neutral and reduce waking with tingling or numbness.
• Day: If activities provoke symptoms, use a low‑profile support during tasks that involve sustained bending, forceful gripping, or vibration.
• Progression: Start with steady stabilisation during symptomatic phases, then transition to lighter support as confidence and control return. As symptoms settle, adjust wear time under clinical advice while you address contributing factors such as task modification, pacing, and hand‑wrist posture.
• Complementary measures: Combine splinting with activity changes, regular movement breaks, and, where advised, nerve‑gliding and tendon‑gliding exercises. If symptoms persist or worsen, seek reassessment.

Selecting A Support From Our Range

• For night‑time control: Choose a support that reliably holds neutral with cushioned contact points and secure straps.
• For daytime use: Opt for a slimmer profile that fits under clothing and allows light functional movement while maintaining alignment.
• For flare‑ups: Firmer stabilisation can help during symptom spikes; you can step down to lighter support as control returns.
  Our range is chosen to help you maintain neutral alignment comfortably for longer wear, with easy strap adjustments and soft, breathable materials so you can stay consistent through work, rest, and daily activities.

Conclusion

Acting early on Carpal Tunnel Syndrome helps reduce symptoms and protect nerve health. A well‑fitted wrist support that maintains a neutral position lowers pressure on the median nerve and makes day‑to‑day tasks more manageable. If you’re unsure about severity or symptoms persist, seek medical advice. When you’re ready to reduce tingling and numbness and move forward with confidence, choose a wrist support from our range—engineered for stability and comfort, with clinician‑informed features and a 30‑day money‑back guarantee—and browse the selection below to find the option that matches your needs.

Wrist Tendinitis

Persistent wrist pain or discomfort can make daily tasks challenging and limit your ability to work or enjoy hobbies. If certain hand or wrist movements trigger pain or swelling, you may have wrist tendinitis. Acting early with targeted care helps restore function and reduces the risk of setbacks.

What It Is

Wrist tendinitis is irritation of the tendons that cross the wrist and control hand and finger movement. It often involves the tendon sheath (tenosynovitis), where friction and inflammation lead to pain, swelling, and stiffness. Symptoms commonly affect the thumb‑side (radial) tendons—particularly the first dorsal compartment in De Quervain’s pattern—where the abductor pollicis longus and extensor pollicis brevis run beneath the retinaculum. Tendon irritation can also occur on the ulnar side (for example, the extensor carpi ulnaris) or centrally (such as flexor carpi radialis).

Why It Happens And Who’s At Risk

Repetitive, forceful, or sustained hand and wrist activity increases tendon load, especially when combined with awkward wrist positions or vibration. Age‑related changes can reduce tendon elasticity, and conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, diabetes, or thyroid disease raise baseline irritability. Work tasks that involve repetition, force, static gripping, or prolonged typing also elevate risk.

Symptoms And When To Act

Typical features include:

• Localised pain that worsens with movement, gripping, lifting, or twisting.
• Tenderness over the affected tendon and visible swelling.
• A catching or creaking sensation (crepitus), morning stiffness, and reduced range of motion.
  Seek assessment if pain is severe, if you cannot grip or bear weight, or if symptoms persist beyond a couple of weeks despite rest and simple measures. Early management helps prevent prolonged symptoms and strength loss and allows other causes of wrist pain—such as fracture or nerve compression—to be ruled out.

When To Seek Urgent Care

Arrange urgent review if you develop fever or spreading redness (possible infection), numbness or weakness in the hand, sudden severe pain after a specific injury, or colour/temperature changes in the fingers.

How Wrist Supports Reduce Tendon Load

A wrist support, brace, or splint helps by:

• Holding your wrist in a neutral position (wrist straight) to limit painful extremes of flexion, extension, and side‑to‑side motion (ulnar/radial deviation). This reduces tendon gliding and friction within the sheath (tenosynovium) so irritation can settle.
• Providing gentle, consistent compression to help manage oedema (swelling) and improve comfort.
• Enhancing proprioception (joint awareness), making it easier to avoid positions and tasks that aggravate symptoms.
  Splinting is commonly used for wrist and thumb‑side tendinitis—especially De Quervain’s—alongside activity modification and graded exercise. As pain improves, wear time is usually reduced under clinical advice, with a gradual return to normal activity and progressive strengthening.

Using Your Support Effectively

• Early phase: Wear your support during symptom‑provoking tasks and, if advised, at night to calm irritation and control painful motion.
• Activity management: Break up repetitive or forceful tasks, soften your grip, and keep the wrist near neutral when lifting, typing, or using tools.
• Progression: As symptoms settle, step down from firmer stabilisation to lighter support and reduce wear time gradually while you rebuild range of motion and strength.
• Complementary measures: Use brief icing after flare‑ups, add tendon‑gliding and strengthening exercises as advised, and address contributing factors such as tool ergonomics and pacing. Seek reassessment if pain or swelling escalates.

Selecting A Support From Our Range

• Thumb‑side pain (De Quervain’s): A design that includes the thumb (thumb spica) helps unload the involved tendons.
• General wrist tendinitis: Choose a support that reliably holds neutral without bulk so you can wear it comfortably during daily tasks.
• During flare‑ups: Firmer stabilisation limits aggravating motion; you can transition to a lighter, more flexible option as control returns.
  Our range is selected for longer‑wear comfort—soft, breathable materials with secure, easy adjustments—so you can stay consistent at work, during exercise, and at home.

Conclusion

Wrist tendinitis responds best to early, structured care that reduces tendon stress and supports gradual recovery. A well‑fitted wrist support that maintains neutral alignment can ease pain, control swelling, and help prevent recurrence while you address task‑related triggers. If you’re unsure about severity or symptoms persist, seek medical advice. When you’re ready to protect your wrist and move forward with recovery, choose a support from our range—designed for stability and comfort, with clinician‑informed features and a 30‑day money‑back guarantee—and browse the selection below to find the option that matches your needs.

Ganglion Cysts

If you have noticed a round, soft lump on your wrist or hand, you may be dealing with a ganglion cyst. These cysts are typically benign but can cause discomfort or limit movement if they press on nearby nerves or joints. Understanding what causes a ganglion cyst and how to manage it helps you reduce symptoms and protect wrist function (British Society for Surgery of the Hand; American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons).

What A Ganglion Cyst Is

A ganglion cyst is a fluid‑filled swelling that arises from a joint capsule or tendon sheath. It most often appears on the back of the wrist but can also occur on the palm side, fingers, or near tendons. The fluid is thick and clear (gel‑like synovial fluid), and the size may fluctuate—often enlarging with activity and reducing at rest. Many cysts are painless, but some cause aching, pressure, or numbness if adjacent nerves are irritated (National Health Service; British Society for Surgery of the Hand).

Who Gets Them And Why

Ganglion cysts are the most common soft‑tissue lump in the hand and wrist and occur more frequently in women between ages 20 and 40. They are associated with joint or tendon irritation, previous minor injury, and, in some cases, underlying joint wear such as osteoarthritis in the small finger joints. The cyst originates from the joint or tendon lining and is connected by a small stalk (pedicle), which can act like a one‑way valve allowing fluid to collect (British Society for Surgery of the Hand; American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons).

Symptoms And When To Seek Care

The main sign is a visible or palpable lump that may feel firm or fluctuant. Discomfort, a sense of fullness, or tingling can occur if the cyst presses on nearby structures. Some people notice reduced range of motion or pain with certain wrist positions. While many cysts are harmless and may resolve on their own, assessment is important if pain is significant, if you have numbness or weakness, if function is limited, or if the lump changes rapidly, to confirm the diagnosis and rule out other causes (National Health Service).

Treatment Options

Management depends on symptoms and impact on daily life. Observation is appropriate for small or painless cysts because spontaneous improvement can occur. Aspiration (removing fluid with a needle) may reduce size and relieve symptoms, though recurrence is common. Surgery can be considered for persistent pain, nerve compression, or functional limitation when conservative measures are not effective. Hand surgery guidance emphasizes a conservative approach first, with escalation based on symptoms and goals (British Society for Surgery of the Hand; National Health Service).

How Wrist Supports Help

A wrist support, brace, or splint can reduce discomfort from a symptomatic ganglion cyst by limiting wrist motion and decreasing repetitive loading of the joint or tendon where the cyst originates. Holding the wrist in a neutral position (wrist straight) reduces mechanical stress and micro‑movement at the cyst’s stalk, which can help ease pain and limit further fluid accumulation. Gentle, consistent compression can enhance comfort and reduce a sense of fullness, especially during activities that otherwise aggravate symptoms. For people with repetitive strain from work or hobbies, using a support can also serve as a preventive strategy to reduce irritation and the likelihood of recurrence after symptoms settle (British Society for Surgery of the Hand; American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons).

Selecting Support From Our Range

Our wrist supports, braces, and splints are chosen to help you stabilize the wrist comfortably during daily tasks and rest. Designs focus on a secure, adjustable fit and breathable, skin‑friendly materials so you can wear your support for longer periods when needed. Options that offer steady stabilization for flare‑ups and lighter support for day‑to‑day wear allow you to manage symptoms while maintaining confidence at work, during exercise, and at home.

Conclusion

Ganglion cysts are common and usually benign, but they can cause discomfort or limit motion when they press on nearby structures. Early recognition and conservative measures, including an appropriate wrist support, can relieve symptoms and help you stay active while you plan care with a clinician. If you suspect a ganglion cyst or have ongoing symptoms, seek medical advice. When you are ready to reduce discomfort and protect your wrist, choose a wrist support from our range and browse the selection below to find the option that matches your needs.

Kienböck’s Disease

Kienböck’s disease, also called avascular necrosis of the lunate, occurs when the lunate bone in the centre of your wrist loses its blood supply. Without adequate circulation the bone weakens and can collapse, disrupting wrist mechanics and leading to pain, stiffness, and reduced grip strength. Early recognition and a clear plan help protect function and lower the risk of long‑term problems.

What It Is And Who It Affects

The lunate helps coordinate wrist motion and transfer load between your forearm and hand. When its blood flow is impaired, the bone can undergo structural change and, over time, fragment or collapse. The condition is uncommon and most often diagnosed in adults between 20 and 40 years, with a higher frequency reported in men. Because symptoms can build gradually, diagnosis is sometimes delayed until later stages.

Why It Happens

The exact cause isn’t always clear, but several factors are linked with higher risk:

• Previous wrist trauma, either a single injury or repeated micro‑strain, can affect blood supply to the lunate.
• Anatomical variations—such as a relatively short ulna compared with the radius (negative ulnar variance)—may increase pressure on the lunate.
• Vascular patterns with fewer feeding vessels, high‑demand manual work, and smoking (which affects microcirculation) are associated contributors.
  These factors can combine to increase stress on the lunate and reduce its ability to recover from everyday loading.

Symptoms And When To Act

Early features include vague, activity‑related wrist pain, tenderness over the central back of the wrist (dorsal lunate region), and intermittent swelling. As the condition progresses you may notice:

• Persistent pain, often worse with gripping, pushing up from a chair, or loading through the wrist.
• Stiffness, reduced range of motion—especially extension—and weaker grip.
• Occasional clicking or a sense that the wrist is less coordinated.
  In advanced stages, collapse of the lunate can lead to ongoing pain and secondary arthritis. If you have persistent central wrist pain—especially after an injury—or progressive stiffness and weakness, seek assessment so that imaging and staging can guide care.

When To Seek Urgent Care

See a doctor as soon as possible if pain is severe after a new injury with deformity, if you develop spreading redness or fever (possible infection), or if your fingers become numb, turn pale or blue, or feel cold.

Treatment Options

Management depends on stage and severity:

• Early stages: rest, activity modification, and a period of immobilisation to reduce pain and limit mechanical stress through the lunate, alongside anti‑inflammatory measures as advised.
• Later stages: procedures may be considered to redistribute load or improve blood supply (for example, joint‑levelling procedures or revascularisation). In advanced collapse, salvage options such as partial fusion or lunate excision may be discussed.
  Rehabilitation supports recovery of motion and strength after immobilisation or surgery. Timely diagnosis improves the chances of preserving wrist function and may reduce the need for more invasive procedures.

How Wrist Supports Help

A wrist support, brace, or splint is commonly used in early management to limit motion and reduce load through the lunate while pain and inflammation settle. It helps by:

• Holding your wrist in a neutral position (wrist straight) and restricting painful flexion, extension, and side‑to‑side movement (ulnar/radial deviation). This reduces contact stress across the radiolunate and midcarpal joints and helps protect alignment during daily tasks.
• Providing gentle, consistent compression to help manage oedema (swelling) and improve comfort.
• Enhancing proprioception (joint awareness), making it easier to avoid movements and activities that aggravate symptoms.
  As your plan progresses, time in the support is usually adjusted to balance protection with a gradual return to function, under clinical guidance.

Using Your Support Effectively

• Early phase: Wear your support through the day and, if advised, at night to limit motion and calm symptoms. Remove for hygiene and any gentle exercises you’ve been given.
• Activity management: Avoid heavy loading through the wrist, sustained end‑range positions, and repeated twisting. Keep the wrist near neutral for lifting and daily tasks.
• Progression: Start with firm stabilisation, then transition to lighter support as pain and control improve. Reduce wear time gradually while you rebuild range of motion and strength under guidance.
• Safety: If pain escalates, swelling worsens, or you notice numbness, colour change, or increasing stiffness, seek reassessment.

Selecting A Support From Our Range

• Early protection: Choose firmer stabilisation that reliably holds a neutral wrist to reduce stress on the lunate during the initial phase.
• Return to activity: Step down to a lighter, lower‑profile support that maintains alignment without bulk for day‑to‑day use.
• Comfort for longer wear: Look for breathable, skin‑friendly materials and secure, easy adjustments so you can wear your support comfortably at work, during exercise (as advised), and at home.
  Thumb inclusion is not routinely required for central wrist pain, but may be considered if you also have discomfort on the thumb side.

Conclusion

Kienböck’s disease can significantly affect wrist function if not addressed. Early evaluation, a clear treatment plan, and the right support can help you manage pain, protect the lunate, and maintain hand function. If you’re unsure about your symptoms or stage, seek medical advice. When you’re ready to stabilise your wrist and support recovery, choose a wrist support from our range—designed for stability and comfort, with clinician‑informed features and a 30‑day money‑back guarantee—and browse the selection below to find the option that matches your needs.

Wrist Bursitis

Wrist bursitis is inflammation of one or more small, fluid‑filled sacs (bursae) that help tissues glide smoothly around the joint. When a bursa becomes irritated, pain, swelling, warmth, and stiffness can make everyday tasks difficult. This can follow repetitive use, direct pressure, a knock to the wrist, or occur alongside other joint conditions. Early care helps calm symptoms and protect wrist function.

What It Is And Why It Happens

Bursae act as cushions between tendons, ligaments, and bone. In the wrist, repeated motion, prolonged pressure on the heel of the hand, vibration, or a direct blow can inflame a bursa and trigger pain and swelling. Risk is higher in activities that load the wrist (sport or manual work), roles with sustained keyboard or mouse use, and when there is underlying joint inflammation. The result is localised pain that worsens with movement or pressure and stiffness that limits range of motion.

Symptoms And When To Act

Typical features include:

• Localised pain over the affected area that increases with movement or pressure.
• Swelling, warmth, and tenderness to touch.
• Stiffness and reduced range of motion; discomfort with gripping, pushing up from a chair, or bearing weight through the hand.
  Seek assessment if pain is severe, if swelling and warmth persist despite rest and simple measures, or if function is limited. Timely evaluation helps rule out other causes of wrist pain and guides effective treatment.

When To Seek Urgent Care

See a doctor as soon as possible if your wrist becomes very hot, red, and increasingly painful (possible infection), if you develop fever, if there is deformity after an injury, or if your fingers become numb, turn pale or blue, or feel cold.

Treatment And Where Wrist Supports Fit

Initial management aims to calm inflammation and reduce strain on the irritated area. Resting the wrist, brief icing, and anti‑inflammatory measures as advised can relieve pain and swelling. Guided exercises to restore comfortable range and strength support recovery and help prevent recurrence; an injection may be considered if symptoms persist, while surgery is uncommon when conservative care is followed. A wrist support, brace, or splint can help by limiting painful extremes of motion and reducing rubbing over the inflamed bursa. Holding the wrist in a neutral position (wrist straight) reduces repetitive shear, while gentle, consistent compression helps manage oedema (swelling) and improves comfort during work and daily tasks. As symptoms settle, time in the support is typically reduced under clinical guidance while activity is gradually restored.

How Wrist Supports Reduce Irritation

A well‑chosen support helps by:

• Limiting flexion, extension, and side‑to‑side movement (ulnar/radial deviation) to reduce friction over the inflamed bursa.
• Holding the wrist near neutral to lower shear forces during typing, lifting, or weight‑bearing.
• Providing gentle compression to control swelling and improve comfort.
• Enhancing proprioception (joint awareness) so you naturally avoid positions and tasks that aggravate symptoms.
  If pressure on a specific spot aggravates pain, a soft‑lined or slightly padded design can reduce direct contact over sensitive areas.

Using Your Support Effectively

• Early phase: Wear your support during symptom‑provoking tasks and, if advised, at night to calm irritation and control painful motion. Avoid leaning through the heel of your hand.
• Activity management: Break up repetitive work, take movement breaks, soften your grip, and keep the wrist near neutral for lifting, typing, or using tools.
• Progression: Start with steadier stabilisation during a flare, then transition to lighter support as pain and control improve. Reduce wear time gradually while you rebuild range and strength.
• Complementary measures: Use brief icing after flare‑ups, add mobility and strengthening exercises as advised, and review ergonomics (mouse/keyboard height, tool handles). Seek reassessment if pain, swelling, or stiffness escalate.

Selecting A Support From Our Range

• During flares: Choose a firmer stabilising brace to limit painful motion and reduce friction over the irritated area.
• Day‑to‑day use: Opt for a slimmer, more flexible design that keeps a neutral wrist without bulk—comfortable for work and everyday tasks.
• Pressure sensitivity: Consider a soft‑lined or lightly padded option if direct pressure aggravates symptoms.
  Our range is selected for longer‑wear comfort, with breathable materials and secure, easy adjustments—so you can wear your support comfortably at work, during exercise (as advised), and at home.

Conclusion

Wrist bursitis responds well to early, structured care that reduces irritation and restores movement. A well‑fitted wrist support that holds the joint near neutral can ease pain, control swelling, and help prevent flare‑ups while you follow clinical advice. If you’re unsure about severity or symptoms persist, seek medical guidance. When you’re ready to protect your wrist and support recovery, choose a support from our range—designed for stability and comfort, with clinician‑informed features and a 30‑day money‑back guarantee—and browse the selection below to find the option that matches your needs.

Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex (TFCC) Tears

If you have persistent pain along the ulnar side of your wrist, gripping, twisting, and weight‑bearing can become difficult. A Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex (TFCC) tear is a common cause of this pattern. Understanding what is involved and how it is managed helps you take control of symptoms and protect your wrist function.

What A TFCC Tear Is

The TFCC is a group of structures on the ulnar side of your wrist that includes a fibrocartilage disc and supporting ligaments. It stabilizes the distal radioulnar joint (DRUJ), cushions load between the ulna and the carpal bones, and allows smooth forearm rotation (pronation/supination) and side‑to‑side wrist movement (ulnar/radial deviation). A tear can occur suddenly after a fall or twist, or develop gradually with wear and repetitive strain.

Why It Happens And Who Is At Risk

You are more likely to develop a TFCC tear after a fall onto an outstretched hand, a forceful rotational movement, or repeated tasks that combine gripping with rotation and ulnar deviation. Degenerative changes increase with age, so symptoms are more common after mid‑life. Anatomical factors such as a relatively longer ulna (positive ulnar variance) increase load on the TFCC, and inflammatory conditions can reduce tissue resilience and slow recovery.

Symptoms And When To Seek Care

You may feel pain on the ulnar side of your wrist that is worse with turning a doorknob, pouring, using tools, or pushing up from a chair. Swelling, tenderness over the TFCC, clicking or catching with rotation, reduced grip strength, and a sense of instability can occur. If pain persists, limits daily tasks, or is accompanied by weakness or mechanical symptoms, seek assessment so that examination and imaging can guide a clear plan.

How Wrist Supports Help

A wrist support, brace, or splint helps by holding your wrist in a neutral position (wrist straight) and limiting painful side‑to‑side motion and end‑range rotation. This stabilization reduces shear forces across the TFCC and supports the DRUJ while irritated tissues settle. Gentle, consistent compression helps manage swelling (edema) and can improve joint awareness (proprioception), making it easier to avoid movements that trigger symptoms. As pain improves, time in the support is usually reduced under clinical guidance while you gradually restore motion and strength.

Selecting Support From Our Range

You can choose steady stabilization for the early, painful phase and lighter support as comfort returns. Our wrist supports, braces, and splints are designed for an adjustable, secure fit with breathable, skin‑friendly materials so you can maintain neutral alignment through work, exercise, and daily activities while you recover.

Conclusion

A TFCC tear can make twisting and gripping uncomfortable, but early recognition and structured care help you regain comfort and function. A well‑fitted wrist support that maintains neutral alignment and limits painful motion can reduce strain on the TFCC while you heal. If you are unsure about severity or persistent symptoms, seek medical advice. When you are ready to stabilize your wrist and support recovery, choose a wrist support from our range and browse the selection below to find the option that matches your needs.

Carpal Instability

If your wrist feels as if it might give way, or you notice sharp, unpredictable pain, weakness, or clicking during everyday tasks, you may be dealing with carpal instability. Understanding what is happening and how to manage it helps you protect function and reduce the risk of long‑term problems.

What It Is

Carpal instability occurs when the small wrist bones (carpals) no longer move together in a coordinated, stable way. This loss of control alters how force is absorbed and transferred through your wrist, leading to abnormal motion, pain, swelling, and sometimes visible change in alignment. Common patterns involve the links between specific bones, including scapholunate and lunotriquetral instability (SLI, LTI), and midcarpal instability (recognized in hand surgery and orthopaedic guidance).

Why It Happens And Who Is At Risk

You are more likely to develop carpal instability after ligament injury or fracture from a fall, with repetitive high‑demand wrist use in work or sport, or if you have naturally looser ligaments (ligament laxity). Inflammatory conditions and degenerative arthritis can also weaken the supporting structures and disturb joint mechanics. Prior wrist injuries, especially those that heal out of alignment, add to risk (hand surgery and orthopaedic guidance).

Symptoms And When To Act

You may feel pain during gripping, lifting, or rotating your wrist, along with clicking, catching, or a sense that the joint is not reliable. Swelling, tenderness, and reduced range of motion are common, and grip strength can fall. Without appropriate care, some patterns progress to arthritis and persistent deformity with ongoing pain and limited function. If symptoms persist or interfere with daily tasks, seek assessment so that imaging and a structured plan can guide recovery (national and specialty guidance).

Treatment And How Wrist Supports Help

Early management focuses on calming pain and restoring control of motion. This often includes activity modification, symptom relief measures, and targeted rehabilitation to improve strength and joint awareness (proprioception). When instability remains significant, surgical options may be discussed to repair or reconstruct ligaments or to correct alignment where needed (recognized orthopaedic and hand surgery guidance). A wrist support, brace, or splint can help by holding your wrist in a neutral position (wrist straight) and limiting painful extremes of flexion, extension, and side‑to‑side motion. By reducing abnormal shear and shifting between the carpal bones—particularly across commonly involved regions such as the scapholunate and lunotriquetral intervals—it decreases strain on injured or lax ligaments, helps control pain, and improves confidence during daily tasks. Gentle, consistent compression can also help manage swelling (edema) and enhance proprioception so you avoid positions that trigger symptoms.

Selecting Support From Our Range

You can choose steadier stabilization during painful or high‑risk activities and transition to lighter support as comfort and control improve. Our wrist supports, braces, and splints are designed for an adjustable, secure fit with breathable, skin‑friendly materials, so you can maintain neutral alignment through work, exercise, and daily life while you recover under clinical guidance.

Conclusion

Carpal instability can undermine strength and confidence in your wrist, but early, structured care and the right support can restore control and reduce pain. If you are unsure about severity or persistent symptoms, seek medical advice. When you are ready to stabilize your wrist and move forward with recovery, choose a wrist support from our range and browse the selection below to find the option that matches your needs.

Carpal Boss

If you have a firm, immovable bump on the back of your wrist near the base of your index or middle finger, you may be dealing with Carpal Boss. This bony prominence at the junction between the long hand bones and small wrist bones can make gripping, push‑ups, racket strokes, or weight‑bearing uncomfortable. Recognizing what it is and how to manage it helps you protect comfort and function (hand surgery and orthopaedic guidance).

What It Is

Carpal Boss is a bony overgrowth at the dorsal carpal‑metacarpal joint, most often at the base of the second or third metacarpal (2nd/3rd CMC). It is a hard, fixed lump arising from bone and joint surfaces, not a fluid‑filled cyst. It may be associated with localized joint wear (osteoarthritis) or an accessory bone (os styloideum) and can irritate nearby extensor tendons, leading to pain with loaded wrist extension and gripping (recognized in hand surgery practice).

Why It Develops And Who Is At Risk

Repeated wrist extension and gripping, prior sprains or small joint injuries, and tasks that load the back of the wrist can contribute over time. Carpal Boss is described more often in adults between 20 and 50 and commonly affects the dominant hand. A family tendency and underlying joint degeneration can play a role. These patterns are noted in clinical and surgical guidance for wrist disorders.

Symptoms And When To Seek Care

You will notice a hard, non‑tender or tender lump on the back of your wrist that may be more painful with push‑ups, lifting, or forceful extension. Discomfort, local swelling, reduced wrist motion, and reduced grip strength can occur. Because a ganglion cyst can appear in a similar location but feels softer and may fluctuate in size, an examination helps confirm the diagnosis. If pain persists, limits activity, or you have catching or tendon irritation with motion, seek assessment so that imaging and a clear plan can guide care (orthopaedic and hand surgery guidance).

How Wrist Supports Help

A wrist support, brace, or splint can reduce pain by limiting end‑range extension and repetitive loading across the dorsal carpal‑metacarpal joint. Holding your wrist in a neutral position (wrist straight) decreases pressure over the bony prominence and reduces friction on the extensor tendons, helping symptoms settle during daily tasks. Gentle, consistent compression can help manage localized irritation and improve comfort, while better joint awareness (proprioception) makes it easier to avoid positions that provoke pain. As symptoms improve, you can usually reduce time in the support under clinical guidance while you restore strength and mobility.

Selecting Support From Our Range

Choose steady stabilization when pain is more intense, then move toward lighter support as comfort returns. Our wrist supports, braces, and splints focus on an adjustable, secure fit and breathable, skin‑friendly materials so you can maintain neutral alignment at work, during exercise, and through everyday activities while symptoms settle.

Conclusion

Carpal Boss can make loaded wrist movements uncomfortable, but early, structured care and the right support can reduce pain and protect function. If you are unsure about the diagnosis or your best next step, seek medical advice. When you are ready to offload the irritated area and move forward with recovery, choose a wrist support from our range and browse the selection below to find the option that matches your needs.

Wrist Dislocation

A wrist dislocation happens when the small wrist bones move out of their normal alignment after trauma, such as a fall onto the hand, a sports impact, or a workplace accident. Because the wrist is a complex joint system, even a brief loss of alignment can cause severe pain, swelling, and loss of function. This injury requires urgent medical attention to restore position, protect nerves and blood vessels, and reduce the risk of long‑term problems (National Health Service; American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons).

Why It Happens And Who Is At Risk

Wrist dislocations are uncommon but occur after high‑energy twists, falls, or direct blows. They are seen more often in contact and collision sports, gymnastic activities, cycling incidents, and manual work that involves heavy loads or machinery. Bone fragility with age and conditions that loosen ligaments can raise risk. Early evaluation is important because dislocations often occur with ligament tears or fractures that need specific treatment (National Health Service; American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons).

Symptoms And Why Timing Matters

You may notice severe, immediate pain, marked swelling, deformity or an abnormal wrist position, and difficulty or inability to move the wrist or hand. Numbness, tingling, or weakness can indicate nerve involvement, and changes in finger color or temperature suggest circulatory compromise. Prompt reduction by a clinician is essential to realign the wrist, relieve pressure on nerves and vessels, and lower the chance of chronic instability and arthritis (National Health Service; American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons).

Treatment And Where Wrist Supports Fit

Initial care focuses on urgent realignment (reduction) and stabilization, guided by imaging to assess associated injuries. Some cases need surgical repair or fixation when fractures or major ligament tears are present. After the joint is reduced and stabilized, a wrist support, brace, or splint can help protect the repair and support healing tissues during recovery. By holding your wrist in a neutral position (wrist straight) and limiting painful extremes of flexion, extension, and side‑to‑side movement, a support helps maintain alignment and reduces strain on injured ligaments. Gentle, consistent compression helps manage swelling (edema) and can improve comfort as you start guided rehabilitation to restore range of motion and strength. Time in the support is typically tapered under clinical guidance as healing progresses (American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons; National Health Service).

Selecting Support From Our Range

Early recovery usually benefits from firmer stabilization to protect the wrist during daily tasks, while later stages call for lighter support as motion and strength return. Our wrist supports, braces, and splints are designed for an adjustable, secure fit with breathable, skin‑friendly materials so you can maintain alignment comfortably at work, during exercise, and in everyday activities while you follow your clinician’s plan.

Conclusion

A wrist dislocation is an emergency that needs immediate care. Once your wrist is realigned and stabilized, a well‑fitted wrist support can help maintain alignment, control swelling, and support a safer return to movement. If you suspect a dislocation, seek urgent medical attention. When you are ready to protect your wrist during recovery, choose a wrist support from our range and browse the selection below to find the option that matches your needs.

Ulnar Tunnel Syndrome

If you notice tingling or numbness in your ring and little fingers, hand weakness, or aching at the base of your palm, you may be dealing with Ulnar Tunnel Syndrome. This condition occurs when the ulnar nerve is compressed as it passes through a narrow space at your wrist called Guyon’s canal (ulnar tunnel). Early recognition and a clear plan help you protect sensation, grip, and dexterity.

What It Is

The ulnar nerve travels from your forearm into your hand through Guyon’s canal on the ulnar side of your wrist. When swelling, pressure, or structural changes narrow this canal, the nerve is compressed. Because the ulnar nerve supplies sensation to your ring and little fingers and powers small hand muscles (intrinsics), compression here can affect both feeling and fine motor control.

Why It Happens And Who Is At Risk

You are more likely to develop Ulnar Tunnel Syndrome if your daily activities put repeated pressure on the heel of your hand or involve prolonged wrist flexion or extension. Common contributors include cycling with sustained palm pressure, manual work that uses vibrating tools, repetitive gripping or twisting, and leaning on the base of your palm. Prior wrist injury, ganglion cysts near the canal, and anatomical narrowing can increase risk. Inflammatory conditions that cause swelling around the wrist can also contribute.

Symptoms And When To Act

You may feel numbness, tingling, or burning in your ring and little fingers, aching at the wrist or palm, reduced pinch and grip strength, and hand clumsiness such as dropping objects. Symptoms can worsen at night or with repetitive tasks. If you notice persistent numbness, weakness, visible muscle thinning at the base of the little finger (hypothenar area), or symptoms that limit daily activities, seek assessment promptly to confirm the diagnosis and start treatment.

Treatment And How Wrist Supports Help

Start by reducing pressure on the ulnar nerve and calming irritation. Activity changes, short periods of rest, and symptom‑relief measures are often combined with targeted hand and wrist exercises to restore comfortable movement and strength. In selected cases, an injection may be considered; surgery is reserved for symptoms that do not improve with conservative care or when a space‑occupying cause needs to be addressed. A wrist support, brace, or splint helps by holding your wrist in a neutral position (wrist straight) to reduce flexion and extension that can narrow Guyon’s canal. By limiting painful end‑range motion and discouraging positions that load the base of the palm, a support decreases compression on the ulnar nerve during work, exercise, and sleep. Gentle, consistent compression helps manage swelling (edema) and can improve joint awareness (proprioception), making it easier to avoid positions that trigger symptoms. As symptoms settle, time in the support is typically reduced under clinical guidance while you gradually return to full activity.

Selecting Support From Our Range

You can choose steady stabilization during the painful phase and transition to lighter support as comfort and control improve. Our wrist supports, braces, and splints are designed for an adjustable, secure fit with breathable, skin‑friendly materials, allowing you to maintain neutral alignment through your day while keeping your fingers free for essential tasks. This combination supports symptom relief, protects the nerve, and helps you stay consistent with your recovery plan.

Conclusion

Ulnar Tunnel Syndrome can disrupt daily life, but taking action and using the right support can protect nerve function and restore comfort. A well‑fitted wrist support that maintains a neutral position reduces pressure in Guyon’s canal and helps you manage symptoms while you recover. If you are unsure about severity or persistent symptoms, seek medical advice. When you are ready to relieve tingling, improve strength, and protect your wrist, choose a wrist support from our range and browse the selection below to find the option that matches your needs.

Intersection Syndrome

If you have aching or sharp pain on the back of your forearm near the wrist that worsens with activity, you may be dealing with Intersection Syndrome. This overuse injury occurs where the tendons that move your thumb cross over the tendons that extend your wrist, leading to irritation and swelling that can interrupt work, sport, and daily tasks.

What It Is

Intersection Syndrome is a form of tenosynovitis (tendon sheath inflammation) affecting the dorsal forearm about 4 to 8 centimeters above the wrist. It involves the point where the first dorsal compartment tendons that move the thumb (abductor pollicis longus and extensor pollicis brevis) cross over the second dorsal compartment wrist extensors (extensor carpi radialis longus and brevis). Repetitive friction in this zone can cause pain, swelling, and sometimes a noticeable creaking sensation with movement (crepitus). This condition is described in hand surgery and sports medicine guidance and can be mistaken for other problems such as de Quervain’s tenosynovitis or general wrist strain, so an accurate assessment is important.

Who Is At Risk And What To Watch For

You are more likely to develop Intersection Syndrome if your activities involve repetitive wrist extension and thumb motion, forceful gripping, or high training volumes. It is reported in rowers, lifters, and racquet sport athletes, and in jobs with repeated wrist tasks. Typical symptoms start with a dull ache near the back of the forearm that progresses to sharper pain with use, localized swelling, tenderness to touch, and sometimes crepitus during wrist motion. If pain persists, interferes with work or sport, or you notice weakness or declining function, seek clinical evaluation so that treatment can begin and other causes can be excluded (American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons; British Society for Surgery of the Hand; National Health Service).

Why Timely Care Matters

Addressing symptoms early helps prevent prolonged pain, recurrent swelling, and rare complications such as tendon degeneration or rupture. With a structured plan, most people improve without surgery, returning to activity through staged loading and symptom‑guided progression (recognized hand surgery and sports medicine sources).

Treatment And How Wrist Supports Help

Care focuses on calming tendon irritation, restoring comfortable movement, and then rebuilding load tolerance. Activity changes and symptom‑relief measures can be paired with guided exercises to improve flexibility and strength. In selected cases, an injection may be considered; surgery is uncommon and reserved for persistent cases after conservative care (American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons; British Society for Surgery of the Hand). A wrist support, brace, or splint helps by holding your wrist in a neutral position (wrist straight) and limiting the repetitive extension and side‑to‑side motion (ulnar/radial deviation) that increase friction at the intersection point. This stabilization reduces tendon gliding and shear, giving irritated tissues a chance to settle. Gentle, consistent compression helps manage swelling (edema) and can improve joint awareness (proprioception), making it easier to avoid movements that trigger symptoms. As pain decreases, time in the support is typically reduced under clinical guidance while you gradually resume normal training and tasks.

Selecting Support From Our Range

Choose steady stabilization during painful phases to limit aggravating motion, then transition to lighter support as comfort and control return. Our wrist supports, braces, and splints focus on an adjustable, secure fit with breathable, skin‑friendly materials so you can maintain neutral alignment through work, exercise, and daily activities while you recover.

Conclusion

Intersection Syndrome responds well to early, structured management that reduces tendon friction and restores strength. A well‑fitted wrist support that maintains neutral alignment can ease pain, control swelling, and help you return to activity with confidence. If you are unsure about severity or persistent symptoms, seek medical advice. When you are ready to protect your wrist and support recovery, choose a wrist support from our range and browse the selection below to find the option that matches your needs.

Wrist Synovitis

Wrist synovitis is a condition that can cause persistent pain, swelling, and stiffness in your wrist, often making daily activities challenging. If you are experiencing these symptoms and routine tasks feel more difficult than usual, it’s worth understanding what might be happening and how to take control of your wrist health.

What It Is

Wrist synovitis is inflammation of the synovial membrane—the soft tissue lining that surrounds your wrist joints and produces lubricating synovial fluid. When this lining becomes inflamed, fluid can build up and the tissue may thicken (synovial hypertrophy), leading to pain, warmth, swelling, and restricted movement. These changes can make gripping, twisting, lifting, and weight‑bearing through your hand uncomfortable.

Why It Happens And Who Is At Risk

You are more likely to develop synovitis if your wrist is exposed to repetitive or forceful tasks, after a knock or strain, or if you have an inflammatory condition such as rheumatoid arthritis. It is frequently seen in adults who perform repeated hand‑wrist actions in work, music, crafts, or sport. Synovitis is also a common feature of inflammatory arthritis and a frequent contributor to chronic wrist pain in clinical practice.

Symptoms And When To Act

You may notice pain around the joint, swelling and warmth, morning stiffness or stiffness after rest, and a sense of fullness that limits your range of motion. Grip can feel weaker, and tasks like opening containers, typing for long periods, or pushing up from a chair may be difficult. If symptoms persist, worsen, or begin to limit daily activities, seek assessment so the underlying cause can be identified and a clear plan started. Early care helps prevent ongoing inflammation, joint damage, and loss of function.

Treatment And How Wrist Supports Help

Management focuses on calming inflammation, protecting the joint, and restoring comfortable movement and strength. Reducing or pausing aggravating activities, short periods of rest, and anti‑inflammatory measures can help relieve pain and swelling. Targeted exercises support recovery of range of motion (ROM), control, and strength. In selected cases, an injection may be considered; surgery is reserved for structural problems or when conservative care is not sufficient. A wrist support, brace, or splint helps by holding your wrist in a neutral position (wrist straight) and limiting painful motion that irritates the synovium. This external stabilization reduces mechanical stress on the inflamed lining, while gentle, consistent compression helps manage joint effusion (swelling) and improves comfort during work, exercise, and daily tasks. Proprioceptive feedback from the support makes it easier to avoid positions that trigger symptoms. As symptoms settle, you can usually reduce time in the support under clinical guidance while you rebuild strength.

Selecting Support From Our Range

Choose steadier stabilization during painful phases to protect the joint, then transition to lighter support as comfort returns. Our wrist supports, braces, and splints are designed for an adjustable, secure fit with breathable, skin‑friendly materials, helping you maintain alignment and reduce strain through your day while you recover.

Conclusion

Wrist synovitis can disrupt daily life, but early recognition and a structured, conservative plan can restore comfort and protect joint health. A well‑fitted wrist support that maintains neutral alignment reduces stress on the synovium, controls swelling, and supports a safer return to activity. If you are unsure about severity or persistent symptoms, seek medical advice. When you are ready to protect your wrist and move forward with recovery, choose a wrist support from our range and browse the selection below to find the option that matches your needs.

Dupuytren’s Contracture

If you notice that you can no longer fully straighten one or more fingers, especially the ring or little finger, you may be dealing with Dupuytren’s Contracture. This progressive condition affects the connective tissue in your palm and fingers, gradually limiting extension and making daily tasks more difficult. Understanding why it happens, who is at risk, and how it is managed helps you protect hand function and plan care.

What It Is

Dupuytren’s Contracture involves thickening and tightening of the palmar fascia, the layer of tissue beneath the skin of your palm. It often starts with a firm, painless nodule that can develop into a cord of tissue drawing the finger toward the palm. Over time, this can lead to a fixed bend (flexion contracture) that reduces your ability to open the hand. The ring and little fingers are most commonly affected (clinical hand surgery and national health guidance).

How Common And Who Is At Risk

The condition is relatively common in adults and becomes more frequent with age. It is seen more often in people of Northern European ancestry, in men more than women, and typically after age 50. A family history raises your likelihood, and associations are reported with smoking, higher alcohol intake, diabetes, and certain medications or conditions. Many people first notice a small palm nodule that slowly progresses over months or years (national and specialty guidance).

Signs And Why Timing Matters

You may feel a firm lump in the palm that is not usually painful, followed by a cord that pulls the finger down. As extension becomes limited, tasks like placing the hand flat on a table, shaking hands, putting on gloves, or grasping larger objects can become difficult. Because Dupuytren’s is progressive in many cases, early recognition and a plan tailored to severity can help preserve function and reduce the need for more extensive procedures later (National Health Service; British Society for Surgery of the Hand).

Treatment Pathways

Management depends on how much the finger is bent and how your function is affected. Mild, non‑progressive cases can be monitored. When contracture interferes with daily life, treatment options include a percutaneous needle release to divide the cord, an enzyme injection to weaken the cord where available, or surgical procedures to remove affected fascia in more advanced disease. Hand therapy supports recovery after any intervention, with exercises to maintain motion and strength and strategies to reduce recurrence risk (recognized clinical and hand surgery guidance).

How Supports And Splints Help

While supports do not cure Dupuytren’s, they have a role in comfort and function before treatment and in maintaining gains afterward. A wrist support or splint that extends to support the palm and fingers can provide gentle, sustained extension, help keep treated fingers straighter as tissues heal, and support everyday tasks while discomfort settles. In early or mild cases, a comfortable support may help you perform activities with less strain, remind you to avoid prolonged flexed positions, and complement hand therapy. After needle release, enzyme treatment, or surgery, a period of guided splint wear is often used to maintain extension while you work on range of motion (ROM) and strength with your clinician (national health and hand surgery guidance).

Selecting Support From Our Range

Choose a design that allows gentle extension without excessive pressure, with an adjustable, secure fit and breathable, skin‑friendly materials so you can wear it comfortably as advised. Our wrist supports, braces, and splints are selected to help you maintain alignment, support the palm and fingers during daily activities, and complement your therapy plan. As comfort and motion improve, wear time is typically adjusted under clinical guidance.

Conclusion

Dupuytren’s Contracture can progress slowly but has a real impact on hand use if not addressed. Early recognition, appropriate intervention, and supportive care can preserve function and make daily tasks easier. A well‑fitted support that aids gentle extension can complement your treatment and therapy. If you are unsure about severity or the best next step, seek medical advice. When you are ready to support your recovery and protect hand function, choose a wrist support or splint from our range and browse the selection below to find the option that matches your needs.

Wrist Gout

Wrist gout is a form of inflammatory arthritis caused by a buildup of uric acid crystals in the wrist joint. When these sharp crystals trigger inflammation, you can experience sudden, intense pain with swelling, warmth, and redness. Although gout is most known for affecting the big toe, it can involve the wrist and make everyday tasks like turning a doorknob or typing very painful.

How Common It Is And Who Is At Risk

Gout affects about one in forty adults and is one of the most common inflammatory arthritides. The wrist is less frequently involved than the foot or ankle, but flares here are a meaningful and often under‑recognized cause of pain and disability (National Health Service; British Society for Rheumatology). You are more likely to develop gout if you have a family history, if you are male between 30 and 50 or a woman after menopause, or if you live with conditions such as chronic kidney disease, obesity, high blood pressure, or metabolic syndrome. Diets high in purine‑rich foods and alcohol can raise uric acid, and some medicines, including certain diuretics and low‑dose aspirin, can also increase risk (British Society for Rheumatology; American College of Rheumatology).

Symptoms And When To Act

A flare typically starts suddenly, often at night, with severe pain, marked swelling, warmth, and redness over the wrist. The joint may feel stiff and extremely tender to touch or movement. Without effective management, repeated attacks can lead to persistent pain, joint damage, and deposits under the skin called tophi. Seek prompt assessment for a suspected flare so treatment can begin quickly and complications can be avoided (National Health Service).

Treatment And How Wrist Supports Help

Acute flares are usually managed with anti‑inflammatory medicines such as nonsteroidal anti‑inflammatories, colchicine, or corticosteroids to reduce pain and swelling. Long‑term strategies that lower uric acid, such as allopurinol or febuxostat, help prevent future attacks, while lifestyle measures—maintaining a healthy weight, moderating alcohol, choosing lower‑purine options, and staying well hydrated—support control (British Society for Rheumatology; American College of Rheumatology). Resting and protecting the inflamed joint during a flare can make a noticeable difference. A wrist support, brace, or splint helps by holding your wrist in a neutral, comfortable position and limiting painful movement that can aggravate the inflamed lining. Gentle, consistent compression can help manage swelling and improve comfort while medicines take effect. As symptoms settle, time in the support is typically reduced under clinical guidance while you return to normal activity (National Health Service).

Selecting Support From Our Range

Choose steady stabilization during a flare to limit painful motion and protect the joint, then move toward lighter support as comfort returns. Our wrist supports, braces, and splints are designed for an adjustable, secure fit and breathable, skin‑friendly materials so you can wear them comfortably through daily tasks while symptoms resolve and you work on long‑term control.

Conclusion

Wrist gout can be debilitating, but acting early with targeted treatment and protecting the joint helps you control pain and safeguard wrist health. A well‑fitted wrist support can reduce strain, support comfort during a flare, and make daily tasks more manageable while your treatment plan takes effect. If you suspect gout in your wrist, seek medical advice. When you are ready to protect your wrist and support recovery, choose a wrist support from our range and browse the selection below to find the option that matches your needs.

Scaphoid Fracture

If you fell onto an outstretched hand and now have wrist pain—especially near the base of your thumb—you may have a scaphoid fracture. As noted in the Wrist Fractures overview above, this is one of the most common carpal bone injuries, and it can be missed at first. Acting promptly helps you protect wrist function and avoid long‑term problems (National Health Service; British Orthopaedic Association).

What It Is And Why It Matters

A scaphoid fracture is a break in the scaphoid, a small bone on the thumb side of your wrist that contributes to stability and smooth motion. The scaphoid’s blood supply is vulnerable, so an untreated or unstable fracture can struggle to heal (nonunion) or lose blood flow (avascular necrosis), leading to persistent pain and later arthritis. Early diagnosis and proper immobilization reduce these risks (National Institute for Health and Care Excellence; American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons).

Who Is At Risk And How It Happens

This injury often affects active adults after a fall onto an outstretched hand in sport, cycling incidents, or everyday slips. It is seen frequently in younger men but can occur at any age. Because initial swelling may be limited and movement sometimes seems possible, the injury can be underestimated—yet still serious (National Health Service; British Orthopaedic Association).

Symptoms And When To Seek Care

You will usually feel pain and tenderness on the thumb side of your wrist, particularly in the hollow at the base of the thumb (anatomical snuffbox). Swelling and discomfort with gripping, pinching, or lifting are common. If pain persists after a fall, seek assessment even if the first X‑ray is normal, as some fractures are not visible immediately and need repeat imaging or advanced scans to confirm the diagnosis (National Health Service).

Treatment And How Wrist Supports Help

Management depends on fracture location and stability. Stable, non‑displaced fractures are typically treated with immobilization to keep the wrist and thumb steady while the bone heals, often for several weeks. Displaced or unstable fractures may need surgical fixation to restore alignment. Rehabilitation then focuses on gradually restoring range of motion (ROM), strength, and function under clinical guidance (National Institute for Health and Care Excellence; British Orthopaedic Association; American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons). A wrist support, brace, or splint helps by holding your wrist in a neutral, protected position and limiting movements that stress the scaphoid, especially during the healing and early rehabilitation phases. Designs that also limit painful thumb motion can further reduce strain on the fracture area. Gentle, consistent compression helps manage swelling (edema) and improves comfort as you resume light activity. Wear time is usually tapered as healing progresses and your clinician clears you to increase movement.

Selecting Support From Our Range

Choose steady stabilization during the early healing phase to protect the fracture and reduce painful motion, then transition to lighter support as comfort and control return. Our wrist supports, braces, and splints are designed for an adjustable, secure fit with breathable, skin‑friendly materials so you can maintain protection through work, exercise, and daily tasks while you recover.

Conclusion

A scaphoid fracture can be easy to miss but has serious  consequences if not treated correctly. Prompt evaluation, appropriate immobilization, and a structured return to activity help you avoid nonunion and long‑term stiffness. When you are ready to protect your wrist and support recovery, choose a wrist support from our range and browse the selection below to find the option that matches your needs.

Colles’ Fracture

If you fell onto an outstretched hand and now have wrist pain, swelling, or a visible deformity, you may have a Colles’ fracture. This common injury follows impact onto the palm with the wrist extended and needs timely care to restore alignment, reduce pain, and protect long‑term wrist function (National Health Service; British Orthopaedic Association).

What It Is

A Colles’ fracture is a break of the distal radius—the larger forearm bone—just above the wrist. The broken fragment typically tilts toward the back of the wrist (dorsal angulation), which can change wrist mechanics and make gripping or rotation painful and difficult. This is one of the most frequently encountered distal radius fracture patterns in everyday and sports injuries (American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons).

How It Happens And Who Is At Risk

Most injuries occur after a fall onto an outstretched hand during daily activities, sport, or slippery conditions. Risk is higher in adults over 50, particularly women with low bone density, but high‑energy falls and sports impacts can cause the injury at any age (National Health Service; British Orthopaedic Association).

Symptoms And When To Seek Care

You may notice sudden pain, swelling, bruising, and a change in wrist shape with difficulty moving or gripping. Tingling, numbness, or marked deformity require urgent assessment. Even if pain settles initially, you should still be evaluated after a fall with persistent wrist pain to confirm the diagnosis and plan treatment (National Health Service).

Why Prompt Care Matters

Correcting alignment and stabilizing the fracture early reduces the risk of healing in a poor position (malunion), which can lead to chronic pain, reduced grip strength, limited motion, and early arthritis. Prompt reduction and secure immobilization improve the chance of a full return to function (National Institute for Health and Care Excellence; American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons).

Treatment And How Wrist Supports Help

Management depends on fracture position and stability. Non‑displaced or minimally displaced fractures are often treated with immobilization for several weeks, while displaced or unstable fractures may need manipulation (reduction) and sometimes surgical fixation with pins, plates, or an external device to maintain alignment (British Orthopaedic Association; National Institute for Health and Care Excellence). A wrist support, brace, or splint becomes part of care once your clinician has aligned and stabilized the fracture. By holding your wrist in a neutral, protected position and limiting bending, twisting, and side‑to‑side movement, a support helps maintain alignment, reduce pain, and protect healing tissues during daily tasks. Gentle, consistent compression can help manage swelling and improve comfort as you begin guided exercises to restore range of motion (ROM), strength, and coordination. Wear time is typically tapered as healing progresses and your clinician clears you for increased activity (American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons; National Health Service).

Selecting Support From Our Range

During the early healing phase, choose firmer stabilization to keep the wrist secure and limit painful movement. As comfort and control return, transition to lighter support that still offers reassurance during work and daily activities. Our wrist supports, braces, and splints feature adjustable, secure strapping and breathable, skin‑friendly materials so you can maintain protection comfortably throughout recovery.

Conclusion

A Colles’ fracture can significantly affect your independence, but early diagnosis, correct alignment, and structured protection help you heal well and regain function. Once your fracture is stabilized, a well‑fitted wrist support can maintain position, control swelling, and make daily tasks more manageable as you recover. If you suspect this injury, seek medical evaluation promptly. When you are ready to support healing and return to activity, choose a wrist support from our range and browse the selection below to find the option that matches your needs.

Post‑Surgical Wrist Support

After wrist surgery for a fracture, ligament repair, or other injury, your wrist needs consistent protection while tissues knit and strengthen. In this phase, the right support helps you maintain alignment, control swelling, and avoid movements that could stress repairs. Acting early with a clear, clinician‑guided plan supports a smoother recovery and protects long‑term wrist function (national health and orthopaedic guidance).

What To Expect After Surgery

In the first weeks, bones, ligaments, and tendons are vulnerable. Unprotected motion or load can disrupt repairs, increase swelling, and delay healing. Signs that your wrist may need better protection include persistent pain, recurrent swelling, a feeling of instability, and difficulty performing basic tasks without discomfort. Close follow‑up and appropriate external support help you protect surgical work, encourage wound healing, and lower the chance of complications such as poor alignment, stiffness, or prolonged pain (orthopaedic and rehabilitation guidance).

How Wrist Supports Help

A wrist support, brace, or splint maintains your wrist in the position your surgeon recommends, reducing unwanted bending, twisting, and side‑to‑side motion that can strain healing tissues. This stabilization helps safeguard repairs and any fixation hardware during daily activity. Gentle, consistent compression supports control of postoperative swelling, which can improve comfort and aid wound care. As healing progresses, supports that allow staged adjustment help you begin controlled movement without sacrificing protection, reducing the risk of stiffness while respecting tissue healing timelines. Clinical guidance recommends protected immobilization early on, followed by a gradual, clinician‑directed increase in motion; randomized evidence in distal radius surgery shows that structured, protected early movement can improve function without increasing complications when introduced at the appropriate time (orthopaedic literature and national guidance).

Using Your Support Within A Rehabilitation Plan

Your surgeon or therapist will guide how long and how often to wear your support, when to adjust it, and how to pair it with exercises that restore range of motion, strength, and coordination. Consistent use during higher‑risk tasks, rest, and sleep in the early phase helps maintain alignment and control symptoms. As pain and swelling settle and healing milestones are met, wear time typically tapers while you increase activity under supervision to avoid setbacks (national health and orthopaedic guidance).

Selecting Support From Our Range

Choose a support that fits securely, holds your wrist in the prescribed position, and is comfortable for extended wear. Designs that are easy to apply and remove make wound checks and hygiene simpler, while breathable, skin‑friendly materials help you stay consistent with use. As your recovery advances, you can transition to lighter support that still offers reassurance during work and daily tasks while you rebuild strength and mobility.

Conclusion

The period after wrist surgery is critical for protecting repairs and regaining function. A well‑fitted wrist support used as part of your clinician‑directed plan helps maintain alignment, control swelling, and support a safer return to movement. If you have questions about wear time or activity, ask your care team. When you are ready to protect your wrist and move forward with recovery, choose a wrist support from our range and browse the selection below to find the option that matches your needs.

General Wrist Instability

If your wrist feels unreliable, gives way with certain movements, or clicks and aches during everyday tasks, you may be dealing with general wrist instability. When the small wrist bones do not stay aligned or move in a coordinated way, even simple actions like typing, lifting a kettle, or carrying a bag can feel uncertain. Understanding why instability happens and how to manage it helps you protect function and avoid long‑term problems.

What It Is And Why It Happens

Your wrist relies on a precise balance between eight carpal bones and the ligaments that connect them. Instability develops when these ligaments are stretched, torn, or weakened after a fall or impact, repeated overuse, or due to naturally looser connective tissues (ligament laxity). Wear‑and‑tear with age and inflammatory conditions can also disrupt normal mechanics. Prior injuries that healed out of alignment increase the likelihood that the wrist will feel loose or unreliable during load.

Who Is At Risk

You are more likely to experience instability if you participate in sports with falls or sudden impacts, perform forceful or repetitive hand work, have a history of wrist sprains or fractures, or live with generalized joint laxity or inflammatory joint disease. These factors can overstress the stabilizing ligaments and alter the way the carpal bones share load.

Symptoms And When To Act

Instability often presents as intermittent pain with gripping, lifting, pushing up from a chair, or twisting. You may notice clicking, catching, or a sense that the joint shifts under load. Swelling after activity, tenderness over the central or radial/ulnar side of the wrist, and reduced grip strength are common. If symptoms persist, interfere with daily tasks, or follow a recent injury, seek assessment. Early recognition helps prevent progressive ligament damage, cartilage wear, and early arthritis.

Treatment And How Wrist Supports Help

A clear plan focuses first on calming symptoms and restoring control of motion. Activity changes and targeted rehabilitation can improve strength and joint awareness (proprioception), while specific cases may require procedures to repair or reconstruct damaged ligaments. A wrist support, brace, or splint plays a practical role by holding your wrist in a neutral position (wrist straight) and limiting painful extremes of flexion, extension, and side‑to‑side motion. This external stabilization reduces abnormal shear and shifting between the carpal bones—particularly across commonly involved areas such as the scapholunate and lunotriquetral intervals—so irritated ligaments can recover. Gentle, consistent compression helps manage swelling (edema) and can enhance proprioceptive feedback, making it easier to avoid positions that trigger symptoms. As control improves, wear time is usually tapered under clinical guidance while you progress strengthening and functional tasks.

Selecting Support From Our Range

Choose steadier stabilization when pain and giving‑way are most pronounced, then transition to lighter support as comfort and confidence return. Our wrist supports, braces, and splints are designed for an adjustable, secure fit with breathable, skin‑friendly materials, helping you maintain neutral alignment through work, exercise, and daily activities. This combination supports symptom relief, protects healing tissues, and helps you stay consistent with your recovery plan.

Conclusion

General wrist instability can undermine strength and confidence, but early management and the right support can restore control and reduce pain. If you are unsure about severity or persistent symptoms, seek medical advice. When you are ready to stabilize your wrist and move forward with recovery, choose a wrist support from our range and browse the selection below to find the option that matches your needs.