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Wrist pain can drastically interfere with your ability to perform the most basic of daily tasks. Some of the conditions that can cause us wrist pain are arthritis, sprains and strains, and carpal tunnel syndrome. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the median nerve, located in the carpal tunnel, gets squeezed. The carpal tunnel is a narrow opening directly above the wrist, and as it is squeezed, it shrinks and compresses the nerve. The symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome are arm and wrist pain, tingling, and numbness. It is a common workplace injury, caused by repetitive motions such as typing.
Wrist Pain & Injury Options: Wrist Braces
Fortunately, if you suffer from carpal tunnel syndrome or another type of wrist injury, there may be a simple remedy.
“The solutions for wrist injuries are wrist braces,” says Ali Faour, a store manager at the SportMed Retail Group and Paris Orthotics and a HealthChoicesFirst.com partner.
A wrist brace is an important part of recovery after wrist injury or surgery, in order to ensure that it heals properly. Wearing a wrist brace will help you avoid re-injuring your wrist, and provide you with support during activities.
“There are great products out there in the market,” says Faour. “I like one in particular which is the Med-Spec Wrist Lacer.”
The Med-Spec Wrist Lacer is made of perforated suede and lined with polypropylene felt, and works to stabilize the wrist and provide support. It has pull-tab lacing closure that allows you to easily put it on, and has an adjustable thumb strap.
“The wrist brace is a very easy product to use,” says Faour. “It's one-step mechanics: you slide your hand right through, and it's just the one strap.”
Treating Wrist Pain & Injury
Do you think a wrist brace could benefit you? Discuss options for treating wrist pain and wrist injury with your local health care provider or bracing retailer.
Carpal tunnel massage can also be an effective remedy for wrist pain. Watch our video on carpal tunnel massage.
Watch our orthotics videos for more relevant resources on wrist injuries.
Paris Orthotics manufacturers custom orthotics by prescription only. Patients come to Paris Orthotics for custom made orthotics to treat conditions including plantar fasciitis, diabetes, arthritis and chronic low back pain. Get info on prescription orthotics from your physician or orthotist/pedorthist.