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 Computer nerd finds pain relief without surgery Jun 18, 2010
I'm a computer programmer. I have been coding 8-26 hours a day (yes) since 1989.
Within the past year, I would get home and my hands would be KILLING me. Tight, sore, felt like arthritis burn in my joints. Achy and stressed. My forearms felt tight, tired, and painful. I did not have the night-wakeups with the dead hands that is typical of CTS, however I was getting scared nonetheless. I make my money on my hands, and let it go as long as I could, but just reached a point where I had to do something.
I'm not sure if it's CTS, Repetitive Stress Injury, or what is going on. I am skeptical of the medical industry generally speaking, and from much research on the topic, many people feel that CTS is merely the symptom. There's a source causing it, and while you can relieve the symptom, it's better to cure what's causing it. Approaching my condition with that mentality, I wanted to try some therapy before going the medical route.
I bought these and slapped em on for about two weeks. About a week in, I was noticing a SIGNIFICANT difference in my pain. I wore these day and night. Weeks 3 and 4 I only wore them occasionally. And after the first month, my hands weren't back to new, but if the pain I had was 100% prior, I'd say my aches and pains are now about a 5%. I don't wear them much anymore. If I have a particularly stressful and long week at the computer, I will use them when the pain gets bad, and they do bring relief.
For me, this product was exactly what I needed. Everyone who is reading this is in a different spot, but for me and whatever my condition is, these have allowed me to get back to crankin' out code and not having to go home and do nothing with my hands because they hurt too much. I'm even back to playing drums on rock band, which is pretty big.
PROS
* Excellent fit. I am 5'10" skinny male with thin to average hands, and got the mediums. I measured according to the sizing sheet, and the fit was great, so use the sizing guide
* The skin that they are in is outstanding in the winter. I'm freezing at work pretty much all of the time, and these definitely warmed up my hands a bit.
* I guess above all, they helped relieve the pain, tremendously.
CONS
* The inner stitching in the nook of my thumb and forefinger was abrasive. The first few days it was definitely an irritant, but not enough to stop using them. Next version of these, the stitching should be of a softer material
* In the summer, they do get warm. And sweaty, and they will definitely retain an odor. Washing them is no biggie, you remove the metal (no effort required, the gloves have openings where each metal piece slides out), toss them in the wash, and it's all good.
This is my first and only pair of braces, I have nothing to compare them to. I started with this nice, more expensive pair because I didn't want to get some cheap crap, wear it for a month and find out they didn't help.
I would not hesitate to give these a try if your story is similar to mine. Best of luck to everyone who is fighting this.
Eliminates wrist pain, but some caveats May 14, 2010
These braces have helped with my wrist pain. They do heat up your wrists by trapping your body heat, as advertised, but they remain comfortable even when heated.
A few complaints I have:
1. My left pinky area has started to feel some pain since wearing these braces. It may be because the splint underneath the wrist is restricting my ability to type and pinching some nerve. I removed the lower splint and kept the other one, to see if the pain would go away. I only removed it recently, so I need to see if that was the cause.
2. I also have trouble holding my mouse with the lower splint in place. Essentially, I've removed the lower splints for both wrists.
3. There is a product tag inside the wrist brace. Be careful that the product tag doesn't wrinkle when you put the wrist brace on. That is, make sure the tag is flat against your skin. Otherwise, the tag may cause you some irritation. They should've put the tag on the outside of the brace, so it won't contact your skin.
Edit (June 10, 2010):
I returned the small wrist brace and got the medium sized one, and problem #1 went away. I think my finger was hurting because the brace was too small.
As for problem #2, it still exists. It's something I either have to get used to, or I'll just wear the braces when I sleep.
Problem #3 is still a problem. After the deadline passes for returning the wrist brace, I may cut off the inner tag.
Thermoskin Carpal Tunnel Braces Mar 06, 2010
I am pleased with these braces. I ordered them as soon as I discovered early symptoms of tendonitis. I work in healthcare, and, because the braces are thin, I am able to wear exam gloves over the top of them. The supports keep my wrists straight and the curve on the palm side allows my hand to rest/hover at the appropriate level when using a mouse. I like the overall design mainly because I can still use my fingers and thumbs for most tasks with little interference. These braces serve their purpose well. After some consistent use, they become more cozy, less stiff, but still maintain good wrist support. I sweat a little on the inside, but there is no unpleasant odor whatsoever and the breathability is satisfying. On a side note, they make me feel like a ninja, which is the most important reason to buy them of course!
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 Comfortable, but not well made. Jan 30, 2010
I got the comfort that I expected for paying $50 for the ct braces, but am not happy with the quality of the workmanship. I didn't find any factory sealed packaging here as some previous reviews suggested, my braces came together in a zip lock bag (bulk packaging). The braces fit well, size based on measurement is accurate, and are supportive and comfortable. However, the edges of the braces are cheaply stitched and the velcro straps aren't much better. The straps are already starting to shred strands and I'm not convinced that they will be very durable. Side by side, one of the braces is slightly irregular and has more material covering my thumb on the top of my right hand. I guess I just expected them to be of a higher quality than the $12 ct braces that you can buy at Walmart.
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Too hot Jan 24, 2010
I purchased these after research online pointed to a self-diagnosis of carpal tunnel syndrome. My arm was falling asleep 3 or more nights a week. I read that night bracing can help with this problem which they definately have. I have not woken up with a dead arm once since I purchased these about 3 weeks ago (except for one night when I didn't wear them!). So for functionality, they definately work. However I don't find them comfortable at all. They get extremely hot and are not breathable at all so my skin sweats and gets irritated. So now rather than waking up with a dead arm, I wake up from sweaty uncomfortable claustrophobic wrists. To be fair, the description does say they work to retain heat which is supposed to help with healing but in my opinion they are just way too hot and uncomfortable for me to give them anything more than 3 stars for functionality. Zero points for comfort. I actually really hate wearing them and have a hard time falling asleep because I am so uncomfortable. The hands pictured in the photo must be large male hands because the braces look and feel much more large and cumbersome on my small hands. After I see my doctor and confirm my diagnosis, if she reccomends continuing with the night bracing I am going to look for a brace that is more open and breathable such as the Carpal Lock model. Carpal Lock Wrist Support - Left - Small
The transaction with the seller was fine and quick enough, no complaints there.
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