Why and When to Use a Wrist Brace

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Why and When to Use a Wrist Brace When experiencing pain, tingling sensation, and discomfort in the wrist all the time due to any underlying medical condition like a Carpal Tunnel Syndrome or an injury, doctors usually suggest wearing a wrist brace. Pain in the wrist may have varying causes, but the most typical solution provided and recommended by medical experts is supporting the wrist, and the wrist brace is the best way to do it. It is here where the Hansaplast Wrist Brace comes into the picture. Backed with 90 years of experience and expertise in manufacturing cutting-edge and highend wound care solutions, products, and innovations, Hansaplast helps in recovery of small inconveniences. It provides a superior wrist support solution allowing it to heal properly and completely. When to Use a Wrist Brace? A wrist brace provides a perfect support mechanism to the wrist. It must be worn in certain conditions or when prescribed by the doctor. Here are a few conditions when wearing a wrist brace is best recommended 

Dropping things due to lack of strength in the wrist

Numbness or burning sensation in the wrist

Pain, discomfort, or tingling sensation in fingers and thumb

Weakness in Hand

Symptoms are more pronounced when the person is asleep

When facing any or all of the above issues, the doctors may ask the patient to give support to the wrist. Wearing it is particularly important when the patient is asleep because, in sleep, the person may bend their wrists. This results in putting a lot of pressure on the median nerve. The wrist brace keeps the wrist straight and in a neutral position. Patients suffering from carpal tunnel syndrome have been found to get a lot of relief from this condition wearing the brace and adequately supporting the wrist. Patients with acute pain and discomfort can wear this support solution in the daytime, too, if they are engaging in activities that can trigger a flare-up. Extra strain or repetitive motions of the wrist can worsen the symptoms. It is better to avoid it rather than treat it. After removing the brace, the person must move the wrist lightly as it helps in loosening but, at the same time, strengthening the muscles. The patient must also avoid putting a lot of force or strain on the wrist and give ample time to ensure its complete healing.


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