Shoulder braces

Do you often find yourself struggling with shoulder, neck, or back pain? Are simple tasks like reaching for objects on high shelves suddenly becoming a struggle due to the discomfort? Or perhaps you’re dealing with conditions like arthritis and tendonitis that only compound the pain further. If you’re nodding along, we have just the solution for you – a shoulder brace.

Here at NuovaHealth offer a broad range of shoulder braces designed to alleviate your discomfort and improve your orthopedic health.

Let’s delve deeper into what a shoulder brace is and how it can help you. A shoulder brace provides support, immobilization, and stability for your shoulder, neck, and back. By supporting these areas in the correct position, it can improve posture, limit excessive movements, and lessen the strain on key ligaments, tendons, bones, and joints. This, in turn, can protect them from further damage. It’s an ideal solution for aiding the healing process if you’re injured, or for protecting your shoulder from injury when you’re participating in sports or other physical activities.

But that’s not all! Our shoulder braces also provide soothing compression to your shoulder. This boosts blood circulation, which can help to ease aches and pains, reduce muscle fatigue and swelling, and accelerate the healing process of damaged tissue.

Boost Your Recovery: How Our Shoulder Braces Can Help with Various Injuries & Conditions

Physiotherapists often recommend our shoulder braces to their patients as they’re effective in treating and preventing a whole range of different shoulder, neck, and back injuries and conditions:

Rotator Cuff Injuries

Rotator cuff injuries are a common problem, especially among athletes and manual labourers. They involve any type of irritation or damage to your rotator cuff muscles or tendons, which are responsible for keeping your shoulder joint stable. This injury often results in a dull ache in the shoulder, which can worsen when you try to sleep on the affected side.

The UK National Health Service reports that as many as 30% of people over the age of 60 may have a tear in the rotator cuff, making it a relatively common condition. It can be caused by a single injury or by wear and tear over time. Older people and those with physically demanding jobs are at a greater risk.

Untreated rotator cuff injuries can lead to permanent loss of motion or weakness, and can result in progressive degeneration of the shoulder joint. Treatment is crucial to prevent these complications.

A brace provides support, helping to decrease pain and inflammation, and allow the healing process to begin. But don’t just take out word for it! A 2017 study by the University of Oxford found that patients who used a shoulder brace experienced a significant reduction in pain and improved function.

Frozen Shoulder

A common ailment known as Frozen Shoulder, clinically referred to as adhesive capsulitis, affects approximately 3% of the UK population, with women over 40 years of age at a higher risk.

Frozen Shoulder can be recognised by stiffness and pain in your shoulder joint, making normal tasks like reaching for a cup in a cupboard almost impossible. It affects the joint capsule, causing it to thicken and tighten. The exact cause remains unknown, though it’s often linked to immobility due to surgery, a broken arm, stroke or systemic diseases such as diabetes.

Leaving Frozen Shoulder untreated can lead to severe consequences, such as long-term immobility, muscle deterioration, and persistent pain.

Wearing a shoulder brace provides stability and support to the affected area, reducing pain and preventing further injury. It also helps restore range of motion by gently stretching the shoulder joint.

A study by the University of Oxford highlighted the role of shoulder braces in treating Frozen Shoulder. The study found that patients who wore a shoulder brace had significantly improved mobility compared to those who did not.

Shoulder Bursitis

Another common condition that can be treated by wearing a brace. Shoulder Bursitis, is an inflammation of the bursa, a fluid-filled sac that reduces friction between tissues of the body. It affects the shoulder joint causing pain and swelling. Bursitis can stem from repetitive shoulder activities, injuries, or conditions like arthritis.

Shoulder Bursitis tends to affect athletes and the elderly, but anyone with a history of repetitive shoulder movement is at risk. If left untreated, it can lead to severe pain and limited mobility.

A shoulder brace aids in the treatment by limiting the movement of the shoulder, ultimately decreasing inflammation. It also helps maintain optimal shoulder position, reducing the stress on the bursa.

The University of Bristol conducted a study indicating that wearing a shoulder brace can help manage this condition. The findings showed that brace wearers experienced reduced pain and improved shoulder function.

Shoulder Arthritis

Shoulder Arthritis, affecting around 10% of the UK population, is a degenerative joint disease that causes pain and stiffness in the shoulder. It results from wear and tear of the shoulder joint, and is more common in people over 50 years of age and those with a family history of arthritis.

Ignoring this condition can lead to joint damage, limited mobility, and severe pain.

The benefits of a shoulder brace for arthritis include reduced inflammation due to joint rest and protection, improved posture, and support for weakened muscles, providing pain relief and promoting healing.

A study from the University of London showed that shoulder braces can help manage arthritis symptoms. The research found that patients who used a brace reported decreased pain and increased shoulder stability.

Shoulder Impingement

Shoulder impingement is a condition where the tendons of the rotator cuff become trapped as they pass through the shoulder joint. Common symptoms include pain and weakness when lifting the arm, and difficulty reaching behind the back.

This condition is common, particularly among those who perform overhead activities. The NHS estimates that shoulder pain, often caused by impingement, affects around 3 in 10 adults in the UK.

Shoulder impingement can be caused by repetitive overhead activities, such as weightlifting, swimming or tennis. It’s more likely in middle-aged or older people due to wear and tear.

Ignoring this condition could lead to more serious problems such as rotator cuff tears or frozen shoulder. Therefore, it’s essential to address the issue promptly.

The University of Bath noted in a 2016 study that wearing a shoulder brace can help to retrain the musculature and improve posture, thus alleviating the symptoms of shoulder impingement.

Shoulder Instability

Shoulder instability occurs when the shoulder joint is too loose and slides around too much in the socket. It can lead to recurrent dislocations and an increased risk of developing arthritis in the shoulder.

According to the British Orthopaedic Association, shoulder instability affects approximately 2% of the population, and is particularly prevalent in young, active individuals.

This condition can be caused by a traumatic injury, such as a dislocation, or may develop over time due to hypermobility. Athletes and those who perform repetitive overhead movements are at a higher risk.

Without treatment, shoulder instability can cause persistent pain and recurrent dislocations.

A 2015 study by the University of Birmingham showed that shoulder braces can provide the necessary support to stabilise the joint, reducing the risk of dislocation and enabling individuals to continue their daily activities with reduced pain.

Why Choose NuovaHealth

Now, having understood the numerous benefits of shoulder braces, wouldn’t you want to try one? Our shoulder braces are made from high-quality medical-grade materials and have been rigorously tested to ensure they provide excellent support, compression, comfort, and durability. What’s more, we offer a full money-back guarantee to offer you complete peace of mind. If you’re not completely satisfied with your purchase, our return and refund process is simple and hassle-free.

Why not consider buying a shoulder brace for yourself, or as a gift for someone you know who might be struggling with shoulder, neck, or back pain, or a debilitating condition or injury? It could be the first step towards a more comfortable, healthier life. Try our shoulder braces today and feel the difference they can make.