Choosing the Best Wrist Brace

What to Consider When Choosing Your Wrist Brace

Before choosing your ideal wrist brace, there are a few factors that you should consider.

Material

• Neoprene

  We chose neoprene as the material for most of our wrist braces as it combines a lightweight feel with durability. Neoprene stays breathable during workouts, resists stretching, and even prevents moisture buildup. We include neoprene in our standard, extra support, and nighttime, wrist braces, while our thumb and wrist brace also includes a lightweight mesh for extra breathability.

• Bamboo Charcoal

  The bamboo charcoal blend found in our bamboo wrist brace brings softness and flexibility while providing compression and mild support. It can also help regulate temperature, improving your workouts even more.

• Silicone Gel

  Our gel thumb support is 100% silicone gel which is perfect for mild aches. Its real benefit is its slim and lightweight feel, which hugs the wrist and thumb, making it easy to wear while typing, writing, or any activity. The gel is latex-free and waterproof.

• Nylon Mesh

  Breathable and lightweight, the nylon mesh material found in some of our braces helps with long-term comfort. It is perfect for reducing sweat buildup and keeping your wrist cool, day or night.

Type

Sizing

Our standard, extra support, nighttime, and thumb and wrist braces come in one size with adjustable straps, making them a perfect fit for a range of sizes. This also makes it a good choice for swelling and inflammation, letting you adjust to your needs.

Our gel thumb and wrist brace comes in a single size because of its soft and flexible design. The bamboo charcoal compression sleeve also has an elastic body, but comes in S/M and L/XL sizes to accommodate a wide range of wrist circumferences and ensure a snug fit.

If you’re looking to purchase the Boxer Splint. We offer an 8” and 9” design based on the length of your hand and fingers. You’ll want to measure your hand prior to ordering to make the best sizing choice.

Splints

• Rigid Splints

  All of our Wrap and Wrap + Sleeve braces include rigid splints that help support the brace. These splints can be removed to increase flexibility and adjust support depending on your needs. Splints are positioned at the top and bottom of the brace, usually including a curved metal splint that contours to the shape of the palm. In our extra support brace, plastic splints are included on the top of the brace as well. 

   

• Metal vs. Plastic Splints

  Our metal splints are constructed from lightweight aluminum. These splints are bendable for customized support and contour to your left or right wrist. You’ll find metal splints in our Boxer Splint, Standard Thumb Brace, and Thumb Spica Splint.

   

  Our plastic splints tend to be less flexible and tend to provide more rigid support.
  
  

  The Vive Wrist Brace, Nighttime Wrist Brace, and Hand and Wrist Immobilizer are constructed with plastic splints. While more rigid support, you do have the option to wear the brace with the splint removed.

  
  Our Reversible Wrist Brace is designed with both a plastic and metal splint. You also have the option to remove 1 or both the splints to meet your preference or needs.

Level of Support

Our braces range in support from mild to maximum. Learn more about the benefits of each below.

Our Recommendations for Wrist Brace

Below, you will find the most common activities and ailments that require the use of a wrist brace—along with our top wrist brace recommendations.

Carpal Tunnel

Carpal tunnel syndrome causes numbness, pain, and unpleasant tingling sensations in the wrist and hand. It is a common complication of computer use and other job-related repetitive hand motions. Our Wrist Brace can prevent or treat incidences of carpal tunnel by keeping the wrists warm and applying gentle compression. Our Thumb Brace is another good option, with removable splints for adjustable support.

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Sports (Tennis, Golf)

Tennis, golf, and many other activities put extra pressure on the wrist joints. Reduce the risk of injury while playing these sports with Bamboo Wrist Sleeve Supports. This brace will stabilize the wrist joints and improve blood flow to the tissues to prevent injury. It is lightweight yet supportive, and offers mild to moderate compression, while offering comfort, flexibility, and breathability. Be sure to pair with our Tennis Elbow Straps for comprehensive support.

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Sprains

A wrist sprain is an incredibly common injury—particularly among athletes and older adults, who often use their hands to break a fall. Wearing an Reversible Support Wrist Brace to reduce the risk of a sprained wrist, and speed up recovery from an existing ligament injury. It offers a high-level of support while staying comfortable enough to wear all day long until the injury heals.

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Tendonitis

Tendonitis—the inflammation or irritation of a tendon—is another common wrist injury. Rest, support, and compression are all vital in the recovery from tendonitis, which is why our Wrist Brace is crucial. As you will likely need to wear the brace for several days or more, opt for one that is adjustable, lightweight, and breathable. If your symptoms tend toward the mild side, opt for your Gel Thumb Brace, as its slim design will maximize your freedom of movement.

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Working Out

Most workouts require your joints to be flexible, whether it’s lifting weights or striking your favorite yoga pose. Try our Bamboo Wrist Sleeves which increase blood flow to bring fresh oxygen and nutrients to the tissues. Its breathable and comfortable fabric makes it the best choice for working out, offering stability to the wrist without impacting natural flexibility. For those recovering from an injury, our Wrist Brace will provide even more protection and still leave you the grip and flexibility for all types of exercise.

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Sleeping

Wrist pain and discomfort are sure to interfere with a good night's sleep, even in the soundest of sleepers. Providing adequate joint support can alleviate carpal tunnel symptoms, enabling you rest in comfort. For nighttime use, choose our Nighttime Wrist Brace which offers a cool, adjustable, and non-slip design. Additional padding and an optional splint are other good features it brings to the table.

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Fractures

A broken wrist is a serious injury that often results from a fall. Restricting movement through the use of a splint is an essential part of recovery. The Hand and Wrist Immobilizer is your best option for maximum support. This support is designed to keep both your hand and wrist in place and allow for very little movement. Immobilization is key in dealing with a wrist fracture as high-level support reduces pain and swelling and speeds up recovery.  If you take part in high-risk activities that place pressure on your wrists, our Extra Support Wrist Brace can help prevent fractures.

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Typing

Many people don’t know how much strain typing can put on the wrist, especially over the long term and oftentimes leading to carpal tunnel. To protect your tendons from lasting damage, give Our Standard Wrist Brace a try. It can help protect the wrists from daily strain with relieving compression to stimulate the surrounding muscles. For more advanced cases, our Reversible Wrist Brace can be a useful pain solution that keeps the fingers and thumb free.

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Trigger Finger

If you suffer from trigger finger pain, we recommend our Boxer Splint. Designed specifically for trigger finger pain, fourth and fifth finger pain, plus stabilizing wrist support; this is your best option to help reduce symptoms. Its neoprene material is lightweight, breathable, and easily adjustable making it comfortable to wear throughout the day.

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Pain Relief

Wrist pain can be caused by multiple factors. While wrist braces and supports are great to wear throughout the day or even overnight, both cold and hot therapy can provide additional relief. Our Wrist Ice Wrap can be heated or cooled and makes it convenient to apply to your affected wrist. Designed to secure around your wrist with fasteners, you’ll get full coverage plus the freedom to move about and perform daily tasks while icing.

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