Thumb Brace Compression Sleeve (2 PCS) - Soft Elastic Thumb Spica Protector for Relieving Pain, Arthritis, Joint Pain, Tendonitis, Sprains-Breathable, Comfortable, Lightweight(Medium)

I'd been having pain and stiffness in my right thumb for nearly two months. I researched and learned that treatment would start with a soft brace, move to a stiff brace if that didn't work, next a cortisone shot in the wrist if that didn't work, and finally there is surgery available if nothing else works. Thought I'd give this soft brace a shot - when it came in I was skeptical. I'd read the reviews and even got a notice that it was a highly returned item but it seemed to me that the negative reviews were all about sizing. I have a largeish wrist (in my mind), it measures 6 1/2 but I can't stand a bracelet that's less than 7 1/2" (7" is too tight) so I was a little nervous about the size chart listed + reviews. I ordered a small and it's perfect, snug and I have to tug to get it on, but the compression is perfect. It's lightweight and comfortable to wear all day. I've been putting it on late morning for the last few days and wearing it until bedtime. I'm impressed with the difference - this thumb brace has really helped reduce the inflammation and pain that I was beginning to really worry about!

These don't look like much when you get them...they're small and thin and look like they aren't going to hold up at all, and that they are too light to do much good. I was very skeptical when opened the package. After a week of wearing them every time I was using a keyboard or my cell phone, (so pretty much all day every day) I'm ready to give a fair review. I'm a "senior" female who has had many HARD jobs in her life, and my hands and wrists show it. I have no been officially diagnosed with Carpel Tunnel or Tendonitis ( it could be either or both) but I do have pain and some weakness in my wrists and thumbs, especially after some time on the keyboard, and even more when I use my phone to play games. ( so I kind of deserve it for participating in those giant time-sucks) These really do provide light but firm support, and they have noticeably reduced the pain while I'm wearing them, but there also seems to be some residual effect because wrist pain when I flex my wrist in my sleep isn't waking me up at night now. ( I don't wear them to bed. Yet.) They are comfortable to wear all day; the fabric is light and breathable and is somehow both stretchy and not. Getting them on and off is a bit of a challenge, but practice makes that easier...they have to be a little tight to do the job. I have fairly large paws for a woman, and my wrists measure exactly 6.5 inches, so I could have gone with either medium or small. I went with small, because I figured that tighter would be good for such lightweight looking supports. It was definitely a chore to get those tiny things over my big mitts the first time but they do relax a tiny bit with use and washing....not a ton, but a little. When I wear this pair out I may try the mediums just to see if they work as well and are a bit easier to get off and on. Oh and as for washing? I work with my hands in "none-to-clean" situations since I live on a farm, so washing them is a must! I've taken two approaches to this: if they get skanky pretty early in the day, I just leave them on and wash my hands like normal...that way I get the surface grime off, and they dry quickly while I'm wearing them. I've also washed them out in the bathroom basin with mild soap and hung them to dry overnight and that works well too...I have not noticed any shrinkage from washing, but I certainly would NOT put them in a dryer! Overall I'm quite pleased with these, and I have tried any number of other styles of wrist supports that did nothing positive, were bulky, hot, were very hard to put on. For me anyway, they actually do help so I'd certainly recommend trying them if other supports haven't worked for you, or just if you are starting to feel some problems and would like to try something inexpensive and comfortable that provides light/medium support, you could sure do worse. then giving these a try.

Literally better for active moments when you still need some compression, or while sleeping.A real mobility brace is still best, but given all the ones I have tried, this is the next best thing to a thumb collar brace.

Not worth the price, too small. Thought this had like a metal shanks that would go over the back of the thumb for support.

Sizing image provided on image will result in a support that is too large. Instructions inside package show large is for wrists greater than 8.5 inches circumference. Product page shows large as greater than 7 inches (which is incorrect). My wrist is 7 3/4 inches circumference and should use a medium. Do note that these are thin and only provide a small amount of support. That is fine for me, as I'm using this in lieu of KT tape. If you need a lot of support, get something heavier.

This is supportive while being lightweight , and does not interfere with my work while wearing it .I was pleasantly surprised at how much it helps relieve the pain from my carpal tunnel while hardly even noticing it is on . I recommend this product .

I measured my wrist and it is 6", so I ordered a small. I also have small hands so I thought a small would be fine. But it is way too small. I was able to get the braces on each hand with a fight. But the compression felt nice. But 5 minutes later my hands started to tingle, the circulation was being cut off and I couldn't get them off so I had to cut the braces off. Now I can't return and I have wasted my money.

I recently had surgery on my thumb for arthritis. I am fully recovered. A peripheral nerve was tweaked alittle bit during the procedure causing numbness. My surgeon told me numbness will go away in time. It’s now 5 months and the numbness has turned into over sensitivity because the sensation is coming back. Feels like pins and needles. By wearing this sleeve it provides nice compression and it reduces the pins and needles sensation. I love it. I purchased 5 of them. When dirty I throw them in the wash and always havea clean sleeve. Highly recommended. Thanx.