Reddit mentions: The best hand & writs supports & splints

I busted mine in a crash last summer pretty badly and it swelled up nearly golf ball sized that day. Went to an ortho the next day for X-rays and had sprained the UCL pretty badly and fractured some tiny bones that don’t really matter. Sounds like mine was much worse than yours and they just gave me a brace similar to this:

CMC Joint Thumb Arthritis Brace - Restriction Stabilizing Splint for Osteoarthritis and Other Thumb Pain Relief - Small - Left Hand https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07LGF8V8S/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_eVVSCbB2YD344

(Make sure you get the correct hand since it’s non-reversible.)

Just wear that nearly all the time (I showered with mine even) for a while (I think I went 2–4 weeks so probably not as long for you) and keep icing as the inflammation can sometimes further strain the ligament. Don’t try to see how far you can bend your thumb for a while.

I was riding my bike trainer with the brace on after a week probably and back on my MTB (after a few false starts) maybe a month and a half later.

Now nine months after injury and my thumb is still not 100% but continues to get better. I mostly just try to make sure i don’t do anything that pulls on it (phone typing can even be bad if I’m not careful). Hurts after rides and still throbs randomly at work or other places, but it works now.

Good luck — heal up and don’t push it!

Edited to add: if you’re not wearing a brace in everyday life and want to make sure you don’t end up pulling the thumb back just hold your hand in the “OK” position. That’s my default way of holding my busted thumb’s hand now.

I like this discussion, I think good stretches and warmups are important to any activity, whether it be yoga, football, or gaming.

On that note, ergonomic positioning and technique is very important to save your limbs over the long haul. Trust me, I got some serious carpal tunnel from my laptop keyboard. To help combat this, I recommend a couple of products to make gaming for comfortable:

• Gaming Keypads: The linked one is my current keyboard, although I got it for much, much cheaper. It gives you a natural palm rest and the ability to move your keyboard freely for enhanced comfort.
  
  
• Wrist cushions to keep your wrists level, and ease the strain of long sessions.
  
  
• Wrist Braces Which do a lot to keep more strain off your wrists, and pressure off of your painful median nerve.
  
  
• Comfort-conscious mice I haven't had a chance to try this one out personally, but it is important to use a mouse that is the right size for your hands.
  
  Another good practice is to make sure your chair and desk height are high enough to keep your arms level to your input devices.
  
  Products listed are items I currently use, and I am not paid for their endorsement, I have found they were economical and practical for the prices I paid

Ok, thanks, the rest of that was helpful. It is very interesting and I am uncertain what to think about the warm bath improving your symptoms. Usually any heat will increase blood flow and with swelling, especially in tight places, will make the matter worse - but in your case it improved. It is also entirely possible position, rather than the bath, may have improved your symptoms. Alternatively it begs the question if there might be something vascular (you know pins and needles after sitting on your leg a certain way) as the central issue - I doubt it, but interesting.

I think you might be on to something with regard to sleeping position. I have encountered a number of patients who slept in an extreme flexion or extension position that seemed to exacerbate a wrist condition. You might consider wearing a thumb spica to bed. Further, I suspect you have already been advised ice and NSAIDs. I think all of the pain radiating up the arm is typical of what nerves do. When the wrist/snuff box issue is resolved, so too will be the other symptoms. I hope this was helpful. Good luck.

Edit: A couple words for clarification.

I got carpal tunnel playing way too much Tekken and Beatmania right before season 3. I wasn't listening to my body and it progressed to this. I won't be able to play for a long time and it maybe in my best interest to quit fighting games in general. Be sure to listen to your body and take preventative steps like with exercising.

Also it's not a bad idea to wear a non intrusive wrist brace to just support your wrist while playing. If you're not convinced, Knee wears wrist braces while playing. Some on told me this is the wrist brace Aris wears and it seems pretty good: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00PFUPRQ2/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Ok, so it’s the ulnar nerve. Tingling in the fingers can be caused by an injury anywhere in the nerve, such as the wrist or the elbow. If you have pain in the wrist, and none in the elbow, it’s probably the wrist, but I can’t say for sure. You can try touching the ulnar nerve in your elbow on both sides and seeing if it’s more sensitive on the affected side. You can see the location on Wikipedia, but basically when you hit your “funny bone” and it hurts, you’ve actually hit the ulnar nerve. But don’t hit it now, just press with your finger and see if it hurts more on one side.

Anyway, the cause of your injury is probably mechanical. This can be pressure on the nerve for an extended time (sleeping on it), or overuse (RSI). Perhaps a combination. What kind of activities do you do with your hands? Computer use? Playing games? Exercise? It’d be good to rest the affected arm. For example, if you use your phone a lot, you could try moving it to the other pocket and holding it with the other hand.

For sleeping, you can fold a towel and wrap it around your arm, using some tape to secure it. It doesn’t need to be too tight, the idea is more to give you some padding and to keep you from bending your arm or wrist. You can wrap it around your elbow with your arm straight. This would work pretty well for your elbow, so you don’t need to get an elbow brace.

If the problem is more with the wrist, and there’s an RSI component, I think it’s more important to allow it to rest during the day, by wearing a brace for a week or two (you can take it off at night). I think that’s hard to do without a proper brace, though. Something like this: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CT5VKV5/
If the price is too high, you may be able to find a used one locally, on Craigslist or something. People usually use these for a limited time and then just keep them.

But actually, you may be able to just splint it yourself. Get a long, flat piece of metal, wood or plastic, and place it on the back of your hand and forearm, going over your wrist. Then wrap gauze or a strip of cloth around your forearm and hand, going around your thumb too. Look at the professional RSI braces for inspiration.

I've been using this after my old one started to fall apart and works pretty well imo. It'll take some getting used to as it will force your wrist in a certain position. Note you have to be consistent and it'll take weeks for you feel a difference. You can wear it throughout the day if you can make it work. I also recommend doing some wrist strengthening exercises like wrist curls with light (2-5lb) dumbbells. You want to make sure your wrist maintains strength as using the brace means you will be using less strength in the general area

https://www.amazon.com/Mueller-Fitted-Wrist-Brace-Medium/dp/B002NLGNW8/ref=sr_1_11?keywords=wrist%2Bbrace%2Bmetal&qid=1564932882&s=gateway&sr=8-11&th=1

About 5 years ago I jammed my top-hand wrist poke checking a puck and getting the player's skates instead. Nothing broken or sprained, but just enough to where it's never been quite the same. The joint cracks and pops all the time, and I need just a little more support on it when shooting.

This works perfect for me. Just enough to help without getting in the way:

https://www.amazon.com/ACE-Americas-Supports-Satisfaction-Guarantee/dp/B0041HSGD6

I'd start with very mild support and go up until you find what works best.

There are also products out there if you don't mind shelling out a little dough... but I tend to recommend those as a last effort because they won't help you strengthen over time. If you have a permanent injury or chronic pain that does not get even a little better after you have practiced for a few months, you might try these. They decrease the angle that your wrist is in during poses like downward facing dog so you can comfortably complete a practice. Again, don't just jump to the easy fix. Try to strengthen first, see a doc if you need to, wrist strap thingys if you must.

edit: Also, glad you took my advice to come to r/yoga. Welcome!

I've had carpal tunnel for a while now in both hands. Recently, it's become much worse, and I just requested "reasonable accommodation" (mouse and numeric keypad) from work today. I'm not great about wearing them, but these wrist braces Amazon Link have been the only thing so far that relieves the numbness. They are far better than the braces available at drugstores, and after more than 2 years of use, both are still in great condition. Highly recommend!

Edit: just a tip - don't wear them tight. It's enough to just keep your hand in this relaxed position, even during work.

Do yourself a favor and buy a night brace on Amazon, I had to do it a few weeks ago as I was experiencing extremely similar pains. The brace will help put your hand/rest in a neutral position while you sleep. Your hand might feel stiff the first night or two but it passes. Make sure to do wrist/hand exercises now too! Rests and breaks are key!
Futuro Night Wrist Sleep Support, Moderate Stabilizing Support, Adjust to Fit https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0057D86QA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_P5TTCbMRA3JET

Braces can be cheaper than that, depending on where you go. I've also been blessed with carpal tunnel in my pregnancy (mine actually started around the beginning of the third trimester too so I've been dealing with it for a bit).

My brace was about $15 at Walmart (this is the one I have). It helps tremendously for me. I have a sedentary job and it does make it difficult to type but I've adjusted to that and the pain is just so much better.

I bought a different one for sleep since that one isn't very comfortable to sleep in (this one for sleep). It doesn't provide nearly as much support but it does keep the wrist straight overnight which helps with the pain in the morning.

I've thankfully only had it in my right hand but I can feel it developing in my left as well now. Hoping that doesn't get too bad and I can hold off on getting more braces since I'm almost done now!

I used to have carpal tunnel but was able to resolve the issue with this keyboard:

Goldtouch Go!2 Wireless Bluetooth Mobile Keyboard - PC & Mac GTP-0044W Plus Jestik Microfiber Cloth - Value Bundle https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00QL2OFHK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_PwJSCb366PGQB

Putting weight on my wrists exacerbated the situation so this keyboard taught me to only use my fingertips to type. If you try to rest your hands on it then it will collapse.

Also if you are already feeling pain, then you should wear wrist braces that have a splint for a while - even when you sleep. The goal is to always keep your wrist straight. I noticed other task like driving i would have my wrist bent on the steering wheel causing pain so I had to train myself not to do that. Here’s a good brace:

Doctor Developed Carpal Tunnel Wrist Brace Night & Wrist Support & Sleep Brace [Single] (with Splint) & Doctor Written Handbook - Fully Adjustable to Fit Any Hand (Right) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CT5VKV5/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_LxJSCbQX0DPYG

I also use a track ball mouse and I never rest my palm on the actual mouse. I only use my fingertips. It takes a while and some training but i almost never have pain or wear braces anymore.

Well currently I am sitting on my sofa at home - but I will be in college tomorrow while I sit through 4-5 hours of lecture classes...

I am in Child and Family studies with a dual specialization in Early Childhood Education and Family life educator. I want to be a family support worker for the Healthy families program. I am set to graduate after fall term 2014.

I kinda need the Left L/XL wrist brace... These braces have metal support on the front and back of brace not just the front like the one I have for my left wrist. And with all the writing I am having to do in my senior year - my carpal Tunnel syndrome is acting up.

Agree with the carpal tunnel. I've got it in both wrists since about 24 weeks. It started with the painfully numb hands overnight and then my dominant hand has progressed to being numb throughout the day after doing various tasks. Doesn't help that my job is 99% computer data entry.

Anywho, dr said to wear the braces and they help SO much. After a while I've just gotten used to wearing them. I have a sturdy daytime one to use on my dominant hand and a super comfortable cushy (but sturdy) pair to wear at nighttime.This is the nighttime one that I use and its amazing!

I've had both carpal tunnel syndrome and tendinitis over the past year, and I highly recommend seeing your primary doctor or a hand specialist sooner rather than later. In both cases, I was able to get injections which relieved the pain and numbness within a few days. Wearing a brace at night will also help with carpal tunnel; my doctor recommended this brace which is available from Amazon for about $20, and I wear them on both wrists every night. Good luck!

Doesn't even have to be neoprene if you don't need something watertight. I quite like these because they are more comfortable than the neoprene ones I had before - and they have a piece of metal inside for better wrist support.

First off, MGE is the most efficient way I know to get better at scout vs scout, you can pub, and play DM, but you are less likely to encounter another scout, and when you most battles are over with very quickly and you don't really learn from it.

If you have a problem with carpal tunnel then I recommend this I use it all of the time, and it seems to have a significant improvment on how my hand feels (my mouse hand).

Next if you want to land more shots you might want to change your mindset, and ONLY fire when you think it will do a significant damage. I know that sounds intuitive, but I notice a significant improvement in shots that I land when I think like this, instead of mindlessly shooting. If it gets frustrating then thats probably when you should stop and take a break.

If there is a significant skill difference move on after the 20 kills are up, and maybe focus and trying to dodge better instead of working on aiming. If you want someone to practice against then steam message me here. And I can just work on dodging, which you can always improve.

Edit: I live in NA btw, not sure I would be much help if you didn't live in NA.

I don't have carpal tunnel, but I've dealt with tendonitis in my wrist off and on over the past ten years. I'm so sorry you're going through this - it's miserable and affects so many everyday things!

For sleeping, if you can isolate your wrist so that it remains in a neutral position and not bent funny or curled under, that can help a lot. The easiest way to do this is with a splint, which you might even be able to find at a pharmacy.

For the daytime, I'd suggest using kinesiology tape to support your wrist/hand/forearm but still be flexible. There are several youtube videos that show where to apply the tape for carpal tunnel.

i used these at night for a long time: http://www.amazon.com/Brownmed-Imak-Pil-O-Splint-Adjustable-Pound/dp/B0007A0DAA

Mine wore out eventually, but they may be too hot for winter time and pregnancy.

I also like the generic ones sold at walgreens the best because they don't get too hot.

I had carpal tunnel before I got pregnant, and thankfully it hasn't gotten worse. My suggestion is to wear wrist splints when you sleep. I get woken up easily (with tingling or pain) if I bend my wrists in my sleep.

I love these ones because they are lightweight and not too hot for summer: https://www.amazon.com/Mueller-Fitted-Wrist-Brace-Number/dp/B002NLGNW8/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1500397081&sr=8-1&keywords=mueller%2Bgreen%2Bwrist%2Bbrace&th=1.

I had a similar thing. In fact I still feel it now, about 3 to 4 months later.

The short version for me was:

• stop climbing for a week
  
• get one of these maybe - they are pricey, but I definitely feel like it helped my wrist not to die, when I did painful shit accidentally. Two thin strips of tape do the same thing, but they are not as comfy - your choice.
  
• continue climbing carefully, make sure not to hold slopers (big pinches can be bad too)
  
• eliminate slopers from your life for the next X months
  
• crimp hard in the mean time (don't hurt yourself pls)
  
• wrist feels kinda ok -> hold some slopers to get stronger again
  
  Wrist strengthening exercises didn't really help me I feel. Stretching could be helpful though. I always stretch my wrists a bit before climbing now.
  
  Don't worry, your gonna be fine. Just give it some time and concentrate on other things in the mean time.

I have RSI and Carpal Tunnel and i use copper compression sleeves for longer periods of gaming, people say they dont work but for me its made it 20000x easier to play games for longer periods of time, im sure they do elbow ones for Cubital also.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Wrist-Sleeve-Copper-Compression-Gear/dp/B019RPDLGI/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1540656431&sr=8-5&keywords=copper+compression+recovery+wrist+sleeve%2C+1

Thats the sleeve i use

I had pain in my wrists when I started out. It's gone now but this is what I did to fix it:

• took two weeks off playing
  
• slept with wrist braces to keep my wrists in a neutral position all night. This maximizes circulation and promotes healing. I still sleep with these.
  
• stretch for 5 mins before every practice session
  
• applied Penetrex anti-inflammatory cream after a long practice session.
  
• practiced in front of a mirror to make sure my posture was good and there were no awkward angles in my wrists
  
• switched to classical position and got a nice adjustable foot stool.
  
  That pretty much cleared it up, but I didn't have any serious pain or anything. Just the early onset of something nasty. Definitely take care of it now before it gets bad.

Mueller Fitted Wrist Brace Green Line Number 86271 - Right Fitted Wrist Brace - SM/MD 5-8" https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002NLGNW8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_igDOAb7F4RVNN

I use this when drawing/ painting/ sculpting/ icing for long periods of time and I really like it! It's pretty dorky looking but very comfortable

I just use a basic wrist brace that I bought from cvs. Here's the amazon link: Futuro Energizing Wrist Support, Right Hand, Small/Medium https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004LK2E90/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_l4xDybBS01ACN

It doesn't give a ton of support, but it's enough to make a difference for me and still allow enough movement that I can keep stitching while I'm wearing it.

Yeah, if you're old. I'm 30. Still into it. I recommend getting some wrist braces and sleeping in them - does wonders for me. I love these mueller ones, and they are cheap. Better than the ones my doc gave me.

Try not to white-knuckle the controller and everything you touch in the world. Amazingly, breath of the wild on the switch really helped me loosen up my grip a lot.

Your sticks should "pop" up about 2mm on the stickbox shaft if you pull them up - pull them up and try to play without pressing them down. that'll help a bit to keep awareness of your grip, but do it training, not against a player.

Looks great! I am just starting out and was surprised at how much I had to control my "shake" when I am really concentrating on hitting those hard-to-reach or finer details. I am trying a few things here and there to mitigate that. Any thoughts on wrist braces or something of the like to control unwanted movement or would that be too restrictive?

Happy Cakeday!

/u/Rustygurl is awesome.

This item would come in very handy.

Thank you very much.

I started having trouble with my hands falling asleep while sleeping probably about 8 months into doing CF. It got to the point where it was painful and would wake me up. I saw a PT (who also went to my gym) who thought it might be a shoulder issue. I tried some stretches, but it didn't really seem to work. I eventually went to my primary care physician and his conclusion was that it was carpal tunnel. He suggested I start sleeping with these wrist things (one for each hand, obvs). It has REALLY helped. I do wear them every night now. They still fall asleep at night sometimes, but not to the point of pain/bothering me, and they don't bother me much during the day either.

I highly recommend you get this checked out by a doctor or climbing physio.

I felt this exact sensation of my forearm painlessly "separating" from my hand on several different kinds of holds (slopers, holding myself into an overhung wall using a pinch were the two most notable).

I had already been neglecting some level of wrist pain when twisting my wrist in either direction for a couple of months at that point and even once I started feeling this weird sensation I kept climbing for a few more weeks until the pain became unbearable. Finally got it checked out by a hand specialist and it turned out that I had a torn tfcc and ecu tendon subsheath resulting in ecu tendon subluxation. It took me more than 7 months of no climbing or any other exercise using my wrist until I could climb pain free.

Definitely don't do what I did. Stop climbing/working out until you get it looked at by a professional and hear what they have to say.

edit: if that isn't an option or you don't want to do this for whatever reason you could try using this: https://www.amazon.com/WristWidget-Patented-Adjustable-Triangular-Fibrocartilage/dp/B0056PQV2K/ref=sr_1_2?crid=1WEJNPIV6CTQF&keywords=wrist+widget&qid=1551033906&s=hpc&sprefix=wrist+wi%2Chpc%2C198&sr=1-2

it's what my hand doctor recommended I wear when recovering and it should help with subluxation assuming that's the cause of the separation you're feeling

Was looking on amazon for new lifting straps and came across these LINK . You think i can use those for both regular lifting wrist straps to support my wrists instead of picking up velcro ones and use them for deadlifts straps as well or should i also grab these ones as well without the straps for days i need to bench wrist straps without deadliftingstrap . I am wondering if i need both, thinking of saving my cash and only getting the first one and using it for bench and on back days as well.

It's probably carpal tunnel. I have it and it sucks. Like everyone said, do stretches. I switched to continental because my right hand is worse so the movement of the left hand is easier, except for moss stitch or ribbing. Try to keep your wrists straight when you knit and hold the knitting closer to your lap. Try not to grip the needles and yarn with a death grip. I bought these for nighttime. They can go on either hand and have really helped me! http://www.amazon.com/dp/B005YU8TMC/ref=pe_385040_30332190_TE_M3T1_ST1_dp_1

Wraps should help, however, you may also want to wrap it during sleep (not too tight, don't want to restrict blood flow) or get a wrist brace to keep it aligned. This is the one I use: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B002NLGNW8/ I think it's pretty decent.

I bought these Schiek Wrist Wraps and I couldn't be happier with them. The price is affordable and the quality is the best I have owned. I would highly recommend these!

http://www.amazon.com/Schiek-Sports-Ultimate-Wrist-Supports/dp/B001183UJ8/ref=sr_1_2?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1414184538&sr=1-2&keywords=schiek+wrist+wraps

aside from all the bras, pen parts for my wacom for some reason all the shops locally like best buy and office depot, only carry supplies for the bamboo and can order the new intuos4/5 but wont order me the intuos3 parts.. and i'm on my last nib.. i've had this tablet for.. 6 years now plus or minus a few.. and i finally used up the pack that came with it...

elbow pillow splint doctor gave me one on loan until i get one because i did something to my arm and have a pinched nerve or other issue and have two numb fingers with no pain.. i have to wear it at night and this week i have to either buy it from them or return it.. what they want for it is insane.. i guess they assume insurance is gonna buy it.

wrist support wrap to help with the same issue as above when i'm not sleeping.

Hey! I got the MRI for a suspected tfcc tear as well but it came back negative. That said, my hand specialist still thinks theres a problem with it. It might just be instable without a tear. I recommend doing rice bucket exercise, and also the hammer one helped me I think. You grab a hammer by the handle and rotate it slowly to reinforce your wrist.

Good luck and if you find out its something else please let me know what it is !


I also wear this all the time https://www.amazon.ca/WristWidget-Patented-Adjustable-Triangular-Fibrocartilage/dp/B0056PQV2K

I have one, it worked pretty well but it was sort of cumbersome. I bought an [adjustable ACE wrist wrap](
https://www.amazon.com/ACE-Wrist-Support-One-Size/dp/B0041HSGD6) that worked better for me.

I brought a wrist brace and it is amazing. Like, night and day. https://www.amazon.com/Mueller-Fitted-Wrist-Brace-Number/dp/B002NLGNW8

I love this one from Amazon Mueller Fitted Wrist Brace Green Line Number 86271 - Right Fitted Wrist Brace - SM/MD 5-8" https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002NLGNW8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_p2uEzbJBNVAFX

I have pretty bad pain at the base of my thumbs--the CMC joint. My hand specialist (orthopedic surgeon) said the pain is from joint laxity. It moves too much. The dr referred me to a physical therapist and I got the Push brace. https://www.amazon.com/Push-MetaGrip-Right-Relief-Osteoarthritis/dp/B00GTXCMCG

I'm still not used to the brace, but it's apparently very well liked by others.

something like this: https://www.amazon.com/Mueller-Fitted-Wrist-Brace-Number/dp/B002NLGNW8/ref=sr_1_3_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1493940468&sr=8-3&keywords=wrist%2Bsupport%2Bbrace&th=1

where it wraps around the thumb and uses velco to make sure your wrist is straight

but you can use this! I use my mouse just like you and these things saved my life, 100%

it's the same ones you see pros wearing during lcs.

https://www.amazon.com/Wrist-Sleeve-Copper-Compression-Gear/dp/B019RPDLGI/ref=sr_1_cc_1_a_it?s=aps&ie=UTF8&qid=1509671202&sr=1-1-catcorr&keywords=Copper%2BCompression%2BRecovery%2BWrist%2BSleeve&th=1

Touchpad - Logitech Wireless Touchpad T650

I don't think there are alternatives. The T650 works like Apple's Magic Trackpad.

 

Keyboard -

Microsoft Sculpt Ergo which comes with a separate number pad, or

Matias Ergo Pro if you prefer a mechanical keyboard. There is a Quiet Click version for office environment.

 

**Edit: herbuser suggested wrist bands but I think you should try IMAK RSI Smart Glove first. It is designed for people with carpal tunnel syndrome. Review

I saw your recommendation of wrist support in the thread

what do you think of this http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001183UJ8

I don't know much about wrist support products so just bought a highly rated one (according to reviews)

When you do !gloves in his twitch channel the link you get is this one https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0027VGB4Y/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_ep_dp_lHPVAb7S2PKEA

It seemed like he wore those on his stream but it looks like he's wearing different ones now I wonder why though... Do you?

I have these and I love them

http://www.amazon.com/Schiek-Sports-Ultimate-Wrist-Supports/dp/B001183UJ8/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1382924586&sr=8-2&keywords=wrist+wraps+schiek

I don't have any experience with those ones. I have used this and from the look of it is probably more secure. The velcro will still peel off if you bend it too much. If you are looking for something which won't come off at all then this is what you want, it has metal splints which can easily be taken out.

I know It gets hardcore in the trenches, #struggleisreal but always remember Safety comes first thats why I use this.... https://www.amazon.com/Mueller-Fitted-Wrist-Brace-Medium/dp/B002NLGNW8/ref=sr_1_4_s_it?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1538540542&sr=1-4&keywords=carpal+tunnel+wrist+brace

I have had a long history of wrist problems when doing any push type excercise. These wrist braces are the absolute best and I aware by them. I tried dozens before I found these and have been using them for the past 15 years.

Schiek Sports Ultimate Wrist Supports, One Size Fits All https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001183UJ8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_gcpDDbAQA1EB5

hey guys:
https://www.amazon.com/Schiek-Sports-Ultimate-Wrist-Supports/dp/B001183UJ8

I wear these , this will hide you are a wristcel. I'm not one, I feel like they are thin till i do see a wristcel. But wear these and cover them up and they make you look like a power ranger.

Also nice conversation piece with bros and chicks.

I wear carpal tunnel braces - I can't recommend enough that you use synthetic ones instead of those cotton ones they sell at CVS. The synthetics both keep the smell down and make them easier to wash.

These - they also come in L/XL are also a lot cheaper than the drug store ones.

Sorry if this is off-topic, wanted to help a fellow carpy out.

Oh I do to even after trying to change for the past couple years. I get Carpal Tunnel Syndrome alot nowadays. When it flares up like it seems it is starting to in you, I have a wrist brace I wear until the pain subsides.

The braces also helps so u can train yourself better.

https://smile.amazon.com/Mueller-Fitted-Wrist-Brace-Number/dp/B002NLGNW8/ref=sr_1_4_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1520965572&sr=8-4&keywords=carpal+tunnel&dpID=41vKh4vif0L&preST=_SX300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch

https://www.amazon.com/Push-MetaGrip-Right-Relief-Osteoarthritis/dp/B00GTXCMCG

I got professionally fitted by my OT for my right and left, but could only afford 1 at the time. I’d highly recommend you size yourself before buying.

I had pretty awful carpal tunnel with my last pregnancy (from about 28 weeks on) and wore these braces as much as I could stand them (day and night) and they helped. I also found that the carpal tunnel persisted about a week after I delivered, also (I know that's not what you want to hear - sorry!!) - it really didn't go away until all of my swelling subsided. On the bright side, just because you have it with one pregnancy, it doesn't guarantee it for future times - I'm 32 weeks with my second and so far so good!

Thanks! Bought a WristWidget to try and helpmy wrist, it's arriving today and i'm climbing tonight, will see how it goes!

I've drafted a pattern for a sleeve to fit inside a wrist brace and I'm wondering which way to align it on the grain. I'm thinking I should align the grain with the direction the sleeve will be worn (front to back, fingers to mid-arm), but I'm not sure. Also, these are going to see a lot of use, so I'm wonder whether a normal zigzag stitch will be sturdy enough. Thanks in advance.

Pay 2 Win with one of these:
http://amzn.com/B002NLGNW8

As a programmer I got the same thing, mine was more of a RSI. I still have it but it's manageable. Here's what I did:


-vertical mouse (https://www.amazon.com/Anker-Wireless-Vertical-Ergonomic-Optical/dp/B00BIFNTMC/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1467206570&sr=8-2&keywords=vertical+mouse)

-wrist brace, wear at night also (https://www.amazon.com/Mueller-Fitted-Wrist-Brace-Medium/dp/B0027VGB4Y/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1467206596&sr=8-1&keywords=muller+wrist)

-make sure ergonomics of my desk/monitor/mouse were correct. Also, went to a standing desk

-breaks for stretching

-deep tissue massage

-ice my arms- bucket of water with ice


Last I made a stainless steel deep tissue massage tool. I found that while I was at my desk I could work my hands and arms a little to loosen them up.

buy wrist braces and you'll be able to do most things without injuring your wrists further. I install security cameras for a living and I healed just fine while working by using a wrist brace. I went from not being able to do a push up to full strength in a month by protecting my wrist from further damage. This is what I bought, just to give you an example.

http://www.amazon.com/Mueller-Fitted-Wrist-Right-XLarge/dp/B003BEECTC/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1394863679&sr=8-6&keywords=muller+wrist+brace

I'm a software developer and gamer. Had all sorts of wrist issues and hand going numb\asleep. I bought one of these and don't have any issues anymore while wearing it. Just make sure you order the right size as I wasn't paying attention and accidentally ordered the small the first time.
Amazon Link

I think these ones might be good with a remote: https://www.amazon.com/Mueller-Fitted-Wrist-Brace-Number/dp/B002NLGNW8/

I'm a programmer by day, and enjoy pc gaming. I regularly do some of the wrist exercises noted by Darkstrategy. I also switched to an ergonomic keyboard and trackball at work (not home), and started putting on a wrist splint when I slept. This is the wrist splint I use. All of these combined have definitely lessened my day-to-day pain. If I spend a particularly long session in front of my PC it still sometimes bothers me, but it's made a big difference.

Overall though, you definitely need to pay attention to your ergonomics. Stop slouching, space everything correctly, etc. Takes a while to build new habits, but it's worth it.

About 2 years ago I had CT in my non-bowling wrist. Funny enough, at the time, I bought a new phone and because of the shape and how I held it, I developed CT. I got the wrist support that stabilizes your thumb. Similar to this: https://www.amazon.com/Thumb-Splint-Wrist-Brace-Immobilizer/dp/B07DXM7Y2F

Saw the doctor, took some anti-inflammatory and it luckily went away shortly after.

The past 2 months, my bowling arm wrist has developed CT. This one isn't as painful and it actually does not hurt while in the motion of bowling. It does hurt other times, a lot.

I can't bowl with that wrist support that stabilizes your thumb. I went looking around and found this: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00PFUPRQ2/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1

I cannot say this is the answer, I am still using it, but the pain has slowly gone away and I do feel support when I bowl. Its difficult to 'recommend', but it seems to be helping.

I had some wrist pain when I started poling. An instructor recommended this to help strengthen fingers and forearms and wrists. I also use a brace similar to this one when I need to give my wrists a break and it's helped a lot.

Do you mean just something like this or am I way off?

If you're really worried about it, just wear a brace while you play. I like this one the best: http://www.amazon.com/Futuro-Energizing-Wrist-Support-Medium/dp/B004LK2E90/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1426411356&sr=8-1&keywords=Futuro+Energizing+Wrist+Support%2C+Right+Hand%2C+Small%2FMedium

I wouldn't worry about it unless you feel pain or have numbness sometimes.

I wear a wrist brace at night and try to not sleep on my hands if I can help it.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B005YU8TMC/ref=mp_s_a_1_3_s_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1484027457&sr=1-3&keywords=night+brace

I've used these for a while now when I sleep. It's definitely helped my wrist issues.

Not sure if effective, but Aris uses the M-Brace.

If a Tekken player uses it and says it works, I'd believe them with all the Korean Backdashing they have to do.

I believe Knee has wrist straps as well (not the M-Brace), but never looked into them.

Mueller Fitted Wrist Left, Black, Large/XLarge https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003BEECT2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_oqZeAbD5BT68V

I’ve been having this since 22 weeks, am now 37 and it’s so bad now. I wear this brace on both hands every night. I like them because they breath and they’re not too long.

Try a sleeping brace. Soft, not tight so it's nice for sleeping in. Like this one

R/politics? More like R/anti-trump
Amirite guys?!?

Heres a link to an arm brace in case you get injured with all that anti-trump circle jerking

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B002NLGNW8/ref=s9_top_hm_awbw_bszYb_g121_i2?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=mobile-hybrid-4&pf_rd_r=ZHPZ90QNGATDHACHTXY1&pf_rd_t=30901&pf_rd_p=70103070-4daa-5433-a7f3-7f9c956abbc8&pf_rd_i=13106341

Personally, I use this: https://www.amazon.com/compression-syndrome-Arthritis-Tendonitis-orthopedic/dp/B0019D8MT8/ref=sr_1_2_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1475031664&sr=8-2&keywords=wrist+RSI

Its helped me a lot. It's still important, however, to take a break before it gets worse. Looking back, I wish I had taken some time off from playing to let hands recover a bit. After just over a year now they're finally almost 100% again

I had wrist pain in the past and used a wrist widget while playing which helped immensely. It doesn't look like much but this thing works.

WristWidget - Patented, Adjustable Wrist Support Band For TFCC Tear- Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex Injuries, Ulnar Sided Wrist Pain, Weight Bearing Strain - Left Or Right Hand - One Size Fits Most https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0056PQV2K/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fY.LBb57G8Q2A

I started experiencing some Ulnar pain on Friday night. It didn't get better on Saturday, so I haven't played mouse-intensive games since Saturday.

I bought a wrist brace from Amazon (1-day shipping, got it on Sunday) and I've been wearing it as much as I can. It feels a little better today, and it might be better in the next 1-2 days.

Maybe take a break from wrist-intensive gaming and try wearing this a few hours a day until your pain gets better:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002NLGNW8

/u/duckingcluttered needs these so she can make memories of her baby and this because pregnancy kills her wrists!

THIS IS WHY WE CAN HAVE NICE THINGS!

It's likely a TFCC tear. Very common for climbing. Link to wrist widget on amazon which includes testing for TFCC tear.

For carpal? I've been wearing these.
Mueller Fitted Wrist Brace Green Line Number 86271 - Right Fitted Wrist Brace - SM/MD 5-8" https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002NLGNW8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_YAP-Ab1PKDKJR

I have it too - and also didn't know that it was a possible pregnancy thing. It's pretty unpleasant, but mine has come and gone since week 15 or so.

This wrist brace (have to buy separate for each hand) has really helped - even if I just wear it at night. I find that sometimes I do have to wear them at work (I type a lot), and if I'm going to be driving a lot I wear them (we drove from PA to Chicago early June).
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003BEECT2/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I have these, would they work for this? https://www.amazon.com/Mueller-Fitted-Wrist-Brace-Number/dp/B002NLGNW8/ref=sr_1_4_s_it?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1519170387&sr=1-4&keywords=wrist+brace&dpID=41vKh4vif0L&preST=_SX300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch

Inzer or Schiek, but using them often will wear out the velcro. Schiek makes these alternative wrist wraps (similar to their straps, minus the actual strap) that would last longer if you use them on a daily basis (http://www.amazon.com/Schiek-Sports-Ultimate-Wrist-Supports/dp/B001183UJ8/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1408041230&sr=8-2&keywords=schiek+wrist+wraps).

try gaming with a wrist brace, this changed my life:
https://www.amazon.com/Mueller-Fitted-Wrist-Brace-Number/dp/B002NLGNW8/ref=sr_1_3_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1509646693&sr=8-3&keywords=mueller+wrist+brace&dpID=41vKh4vif0L&preST=_SX300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch

This one http://www.amazon.com/Mueller-Fitted-Wrist-Brace-Medium/dp/B0027VGB4Y/ref=pd_sim_sbs_k_3?ie=UTF8&refRID=1F5BJ2ESYP1QH03HVA60

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002NLGNW8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_t1_cOb1CbXCEB5MY

https://www.google.com/search?q=Mueller+Green+Fitted+Wrist+Brace,+Black,+Right+Hand,+Small/Medium+https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002NLGNW8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_91IWDbYW1KGA9&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&hl=en-us&client=safari

http://www.amazon.com/Mueller-Fitted-Right-Wrist-medium/dp/B002NLGNW8/ref=sr_1_3?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1450478619

Time to invest in some wrist wraps. I just ordered these yesterday actually. http://www.amazon.com/Schiek-Sports-Ultimate-Wrist-Supports/dp/B001183UJ8/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1452276272&sr=8-2&keywords=schiek+wrist+wrap

Here ya go:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002NLGNW8/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I got this and wore it day and night for about 5 days until I was pain free.

https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B0027VGB4Y/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_IxZtybH9391N9

Now when carrying baby and stuff i try and keep my wrist straight, I was keeping it crooked while tensing my arm muscles which is was pinching my tendon.

I had a very similar issue recently. I started having pain in my right wrist after a night of heavy squat cleans. After that i couldn't do anything that involved being in the front rack position. I also couldn't stay in a handstand pushup or even regular pushup position as that bent my wrist back from my arm in the same sirection. After 2 months of waiting for it to get better on it's own to no avail, I became concerned and went to an orthopedic doctor. She took xrays and confirmed that nothing was broken- it was just a sprain and it would still take a couple of months to completely heal. She suggested I should ice it and wear a wrist brace. (I got this one on Amazon http://www.amazon.com/Mueller-Fitted-Right-Wrist-medium/dp/B002NLGNW8?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00) She also recommended that I go to physical therapy 3 times a week. I thought that was a bit much and never ended up going.

Sure enough, it took about 2 months after the doctor visit (4 months after the injury) to be back to 100% and lift regularly again. During that period, whenever there were front squats, thrusters, or press/jerks in the WOD, i would use dumbbells which I could grip without any pain at all.

I am only speaking from my experience. Of course your situation could be completely different. Hopefully its a sprain and you just need to give it some more time, but you should see an orthopedic doctor if possible to see if there's anything more severe going on.

If you have wrist issues, get a nice set of wrist wraps (these are great) or tape your wrists. The lifts that are most likely to cause you pain there are front squats, overhead squats, overhead presses and sometimes even bench, but using the supports has prevented my janky wrists from acting up, and they've even gotten better over time since I started lifting, because I've started addressing the shoulder mobility issues that make wrist problems worse.

I have some nerve damage in my left wrist from an accident, so i have a weak left wrist so i wear a brace everytime i play underneath my glove. Doesnt bother me at all.

This is what I use:
https://www.amazon.com/Mueller-Fitted-Wrist-Brace-Number/dp/B002NLGNW8/ref=sr_1_1_s_it?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1487698462&sr=1-1&keywords=wrist+guard

Ive seen friends with theses (alternative):
http://www.icewarehouse.com/descpage-BEPWG.html?gclid=Cj0KEQiA56_FBRDYpqGa2p_e1MgBEiQAVEZ6-39AiGOmVDs3dJxem3shr4vp4mcgyt5-Tbc1D6vR8GAaAgXD8P8HAQ

Yes, I have pregnancy carpal tunnel and have since about 18 weeks. I wear a splint to bed every night and it has completely fixed the pain.

I got this one: https://www.amazon.com/Futuro-Night-Wrist-Support-Adjustable/dp/B0057D86QA/ref=sr_1_2_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1495577012&sr=8-2&keywords=night+splint+carpal+tunnel

I used to get those same symptoms years ago, so I bought this

I just keep it near my computer and put it on whenever I play tagpro. If I play for more than a few hours at a time I still sometimes get tingling, but otherwise the brace has eliminated the problem.

And I still press the keys unreasonably hard to get that extra bit of speed.

Stretch your neck and shoulders. Exercise more, sit less, stand with good posture. Wear wrist splints whenever possible, including during sleep.

And go see a doctor, before the pain forces you to stop playing forever. Seriously.

If you're seriously considering a wrist brace for gaming, I got two of these because my wrists started hurting after playing fighting games on an arcade stick/hitbox for extended periods of time. M-Brace.

I wore them this past league for the first time and it made a huge difference for me.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0007A0DAA
No affiliation. Not the exact model I have, as mine are old. Pretty much the same thing though. They work! No worries. If they don't work, you might need an operation. I know people who have had the carpal tunnel operation and all were helped by it

Sorry to hear, I also have carpal tunnel and it's a bitch. I went through a few and ended up with this one on amazon: https://www.amazon.ca/Mueller-Sports-Medicine-Green-Fitted/dp/B003BEECTC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1542485976&sr=8-1&keywords=mueller+wrist+brace

Are you ever waking up with a wrist sharply bent in the middle of the night? If so you might also consider an additional brace for sleeping in.. They make ones that totally prevent you from bending your wrist in your sleep.

Hey, I really hope this gets upvoted, but what you are complaining about is the beginning of carpal tunnel from the vibration. My suggestion (and I’ve had to do this before) is buy these https://www.amazon.com/Mueller-Fitted-Wrist-Brace-Medium/dp/B002NLGNW8/ref=lp_13106341_1_4_s_it?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1550548653&sr=1-4&th=1 or similar ones for each wrist and sleep wearing them every night.

The reason why you have the pain is from sleeping and having your wrists bent so the tendons can’t relax. Trust me on this you will feel better. (Like I said I had the same issue from vibration and the surgeon I went to suggested this)

I will also add that while this will help and ultimately keep you from doing permanent damage this is only a temporary (3ish months) solution. If you keep doing the repetitive action causing this you will do permanent damage and workers comp will not pay for repetitive motion injuries. So start using the wrist braces now.

I've been dealing with it for over 3 months. It's the worst when I'm trying to sleep and just after I get up in the morning. Sleeping in wrist braces has helped: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003BEECTC/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Have you tried nighttime carpal tunnel braces? I got CTS during my first pregnancy and it never went away. I use these braces and they help SO much. Wearing that at night pretty much eliminated my daytime pain and discomfort.

Here are the braces I used that helped and are not too expensive.If you have an HSA or FSA account you can use those funds to pay for these.

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As far as your family, ignore them. So many people are not educated about the issues people can have during pregnancy. I remember family being so obnoxious when I was pregnant the first time. I'm pregnant again and people seem to be less obnoxious this time.

First, a lot of people do bicep curl incorrectly. So you might want to check your form on that. Aside from that, you could simply have some inflammation in your wrists. I have arthritis in my left wrist - I think it's from playing hockey as a kid, that's when it started bothering me. So whenever I do pressing movements (or even heavy squats), my wrist bothers me. I bought a pair of Schiek support and my wrists don't bother me:

http://www.amazon.com/Schiek-Sports-Ultimate-Wrist-Supports/dp/B001183UJ8/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1395665719&sr=8-8&keywords=wrist+wraps

Also, I would disagree with Cogniphile on it being difficult to have the form wrong on curls: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RoqFTDYOz_o

its not your arm, its your wrist

you gotta have your chair/desk aligned or you'll fuck it up, also get a wrist wrest

if you already fucked up your wrist get this while playing, wear this while gaming

https://www.amazon.com/Mueller-Fitted-Right-Wrist-medium/dp/B002NLGNW8/ref=sr_1_1_s_it?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1466280990&sr=1-1

It started a month ago. I don't have any major pain. Maybe a burning sensation, but mainly just tingling on my thumb, index, middle finger, and part of the palm. The doctor told me it was overuse syndrome, and gave me wrist splint to wear while I worked. I asked if it could be carpal tunnel, and she said no because of lack of pain. I'm kind of skeptical of the diagnosis because symptoms seem to match exactly from what I read online. Pain isn't a necessary condition. I only had pain like in the couple days before the numbness started. (I thought my hand was just sore) The first couple weeks while working the numbness/tingling was pretty apparent. It got especially bad while sleeping like you. Writing and playing guitar also activated it. I've since taken a couple weeks off work though (I could do that because I'm working with temp agencies right now), and it has improved dramatically . The tingling is only slight now and the extreme numbness no longer activates while sleeping. I'm really hoping it goes away. This shit is so discouraging to get early in my career. I'm worried getting back to work will undo the progress.

Also, one of these helped a lot when I first got the symptons. It prevents my wrist and fingers from curling while I sleep.