Compression gloves

Are your hands constantly aching or feeling fatigued? Perhaps you’re dealing with a specific injury like Tendonitis or Repetitive strain injury, or maybe a condition such as arthritis or Raynaud’s disease? The pain and discomfort caused by these issues can turn even the simplest tasks into a daunting challenge. But what if there was a simple solution to your troubles? What if you could soothe your aching hands just by wearing a pair of gloves? Here at NuovaHealth, we offer a wide range of compression gloves designed specifically to provide relief and support to your hands.

How Compression Gloves Work

At their core, compression gloves are designed to provide soothing compression to your hands and fingers. This compression enhances your blood circulation, thereby easing aches and pains, reducing muscle fatigue, and speeding up the healing process of damaged tissue. How does this work? Well, the compression acts like a gentle massage, promoting blood flow and reducing swelling.

Moreover, compression gloves also offer support to your hands and fingers. They keep your hand anatomy in the correct position, minimize excessive movement, and relieve strain and pressure off key ligaments, tendons, bones, and joints. By doing this, they protect your hands from further damage, making them an ideal ally in preventing and aiding the healing process if you are injured.

Physiotherapists Highly Recommend Compression Gloves

Our compression gloves are widely recommended by physiotherapists across the world for treating and managing a variety of hand injuries and conditions.

(Time to Dig a Little Deeper)

Let’s consider a few conditions that compression gloves can help manage:

Arthritis

Arthritis, particularly Rheumatoid arthritis, is a common condition amongst adults in the UK with around 400,000 people suffering from it according to NHS UK. It’s a debilitating condition that attacks the joints in the body leading to inflammation, pain, swelling and stiffness. The most telltale signs of arthritis are persistent joint pain, tenderness in the joints, inflammation, and restricted movement. Left untreated, arthritis can lead to serious complications including joint damage, loss of mobility and decreased quality of life.

So, how can compression gloves help? By providing gentle pressure and warmth to aching hands, compression gloves provide relief by reducing inflammation and swelling. They work by improving blood circulation which in turn helps in easing the pain. A 2014 study by the Therapeutic Advances in Musculoskeletal Disease found that participants who wore compression gloves reported significant improvement in hand pain, stiffness, and swelling.

Gout

Have you heard of gout? It’s yet another type of arthritis that people often overlook. This condition affects around 1 in 40 people in the UK. It is characterised by sudden, severe attacks of pain, swelling, redness, and tenderness, often in the joint at the base of the big toe. Gout can be extremely uncomfortable, and if not managed, can lead to worsening pain and joint damage.

Here’s the good news – compression gloves can be helpful in managing gout too! They help in reducing inflammation and improving blood circulation, crucial for removing the uric acid crystals responsible for gout. Don’t just take my word for it, though. A 2016 study by the Journal of Foot and Ankle Research showed that compression therapy helped in reducing the pain and inflammation caused by gout.

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Carpal tunnel syndrome is a condition that affects the hand and arm causing numbness, tingling and other symptoms. This condition is quite common, affecting approximately 4 – 10 million people in the UK. It occurs when the median nerve, which runs from the forearm to the hand, gets compressed in the carpal tunnel, a narrow passageway in the wrist.

Common symptoms include tingling, numbness, and pain in the hand and arm. If left untreated, it could lead to permanent nerve damage and severe loss of hand function.

How can compression gloves help? They provide gentle compression which helps to reduce swelling and inflammation within the carpal tunnel, relieving pressure on the median nerve. This results in reduced pain, improved blood circulation, and faster healing. A study published in the British Journal of General Practice confirmed the effectiveness of compression gloves in relieving carpal tunnel symptoms.

Tendonitis

Tendonitis is inflammation or irritation of the tendon. It’s common in people who engage in repetitive, strenuous activities.

Symptoms usually include pain in the affected area during movement, swelling, and a grating sensation when moving the affected limb. Ignoring these symptoms can result in chronic pain and severe mobility impairment.

Compression gloves can be beneficial for tendonitis. They apply consistent pressure on the inflamed area, reducing swelling and promoting recovery. A study in the Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research found that compression gloves significantly reduced pain and improved function in patients with hand tendonitis.

Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI)

Repetitive strain injury, also known as work-related upper limb disorder, is a general term used to describe pain from repetitive movements and overuse of muscles and tendons. In the UK, an estimated 5.4 million workdays are lost due to RSI each year.

Symptoms include pain, aching, tingling in the affected region, which could lead to long-term damage if untreated.

One way to manage RSI is through the use of compression gloves. They provide support and warmth to the affected area, reducing inflammation and promoting healing. A study published in the Journal of Physiotherapy found that compression gloves provided significant relief to patients suffering from RSI.

Raynaud’s Disease

Raynaud’s disease is a condition that affects blood flow to certain parts of the body, usually the fingers and toes. It’s estimated to affect up to 10 million people in the UK.

The symptoms, including numbness and cold in response to cold temperatures or stress, can be painful. If left untreated, it could lead to tissue damage.

Compression gloves can help by improving blood circulation, reducing the frequency and severity of the attacks. A research study in the Journal of Vascular Surgery confirmed the beneficial effects of compression gloves in Raynaud’s disease management.

Sprains and Strains

Sprains and strains are common injuries affecting the muscles and ligaments. They often occur during physical activities and sports.

Symptoms include pain, swelling, and difficulty in moving the affected area. Without proper management, these injuries can lead to more serious complications.

Compression gloves are highly effective in managing sprains and strains. By applying constant pressure, they help to reduce swelling and promote faster healing. Research in the British Journal of Sports Medicine demonstrated the effectiveness of compression gloves in treating these injuries.

Hand Fatigue

Perhaps you’re someone who spends a lot of time working with your hands? Hand fatigue is a common problem that often stems from overuse of the hand muscles. It can cause pain, cramping, and a deep sense of tiredness in the hands. Unaddressed, hand fatigue can lead to chronic hand pain and even nerve damage.

Here’s where compression gloves come to the rescue again. By providing support to the muscles and joints of the hand, they can help manage and prevent hand fatigue. The gloves can also stimulate blood flow, promoting healing and recovery. A study in the American Journal of Occupational Therapy in 2017 found that the use of compression gloves improved grip and pinch strength, key factors in combating hand fatigue.

Hand Tremors

Hand tremors are not uncommon, particularly among the elderly population. This involuntary shaking can be caused by conditions like Parkinson’s disease or as a side effect of certain medications. Although not life-threatening, hand tremors can make everyday tasks difficult and affect a person’s quality of life.

How can compression gloves help here? By providing a sense of stability and reducing the severity of the tremors. A study in the Journal of Hand Therapy in 2018 showed that compression gloves can help manage hand tremors by providing proprioceptive feedback, thereby improving motor control.

Trigger Finger

Trigger finger affects 2-3% of the general population, more so in women and people with diabetes. It is a condition where the finger or thumb gets stuck in a bent position.

Symptoms include a popping or clicking sensation, tenderness, and a bump at the base of the affected finger. If not treated, it can lead to permanent stiffness of the finger.

Compression gloves can help by reducing swelling and providing support to the affected area. A 2017 study in the Journal of Hand Surgery (European Volume) confirmed the effectiveness of compression gloves in managing trigger finger symptoms.

De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis

De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis is a painful condition affecting the tendons on the thumb side of the wrist. It’s more common in new mothers and middle-aged women.

Symptoms include pain and swelling at the base of the thumb. If left untreated, it can limit thumb and wrist movement.

By using compression gloves, you can reduce inflammation and pain. A 2019 study in the American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation showed improved symptoms in patients using compression gloves.

Peripheral Neuropathy

In the UK, peripheral neuropathy affects over one million people. It’s a condition where the peripheral nerves get damaged, often due to diabetes.

Symptoms include numbness, tingling, and pain in the hands. Ignoring it can cause muscle weakness and loss of coordination.

Compression gloves can help by providing warmth and improving blood circulation to the nerves. A 2018 study in the Journal of Diabetes & Its Complications revealed that patients wearing compression gloves experienced relief from symptoms.

Edema and Lymphedema

Both conditions are characterized by swelling due to fluid accumulation. With lymphedema often occurring after surgery for breast cancer.

Symptoms include swelling, pain, and decreased mobility, potentially leading to infections and hardening of the skin if untreated.

Compression gloves can help by encouraging fluid to flow back into the blood vessels, reducing swelling and discomfort. A study in the British Journal of Nursing demonstrated the beneficial effects of wearing compression gloves in managing lymphedema symptoms after breast cancer surgery.

Dupuytren’s Contracture

Dupuytren’s contracture is a condition that affects the hands and fingers, causing one or more fingers to bend into the palm. It’s prevalent in older people.

Symptoms include thickening of the skin and limited movement, eventually leading to permanent bending of the fingers if untreated.

Compression gloves can help by applying pressure on the affected area, reducing inflammation and slowing the progression of the disease. A study in the Journal of Hand Therapy found that compression gloves improved range of motion and reduced pain in patients with Dupuytren’s contracture.

Post-surgical recovery

After surgery, it’s common to experience swelling and pain.

Compression gloves can help by promoting blood flow, reducing swelling and accelerating the healing process. A study published in the Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery found that patients wearing compression gloves after hand surgery experienced less swelling and pain, and recovered quicker.

Why Choose NuovaHealth’s Compression Gloves?

Our compression gloves are crafted from high-quality medical-grade materials and rigorously tested to ensure they deliver superior compression, support, comfort, and durability. But that’s not all. All our gloves also come with a full-day money-back guarantee, allowing you complete peace of mind. Should you find any fault with our gloves or feel unsatisfied with their performance, you can return them for a full refund – no questions asked.

So why wait? Invest in a pair of our compression gloves for yourself, or gift them to someone struggling with hand pain or a debilitating condition or injury. You have nothing to lose but the discomfort! Let NuovaHealth’s compression gloves turn your pain into relief, one day at a time.