Friday, February 26, 2010

Wrist Splints- How Can They Help Relieve Pain From Your Injury?

Common wrist injuries, what are they? There are many ways in which you can injure your wrist. And they are all quite painful. A common injury is a sprain. This is when you injure your ligaments by tearing them.

The tear can be partial or complete. The worse the tear, the more serious the sprain. Another common injury is a fracture. If you break or crack a bone in your wrist, this can cause you a lot of pain. The third type of injury is a sprain. This occurs when muscle fibers of the wrist are torn.

You may also have pain from a common condition called carpal tunnel syndrome. This occurs when a nerve in the wrist becomes compressed. Carpal tunnel syndrome can cause numbness and tingling in your hands, and can cause pain in your arm and wrist. You may find it difficult to do everyday activities, such as typing, eating, or getting dressed.

How can a wrist splint help? They are designed to keep your wrist stable. By stabilizing it, you restrict the motion. By restricting the motion, wrist splints help the injury to heal. Wrist splints also protect you from further injury.

They allow you to take part in activities with less pain and with extra support to improve your mobility. They improve the way the joint functions by aiding and helping your movement.

They also provide compression, which can help with swelling. Splints for wrist injuries keep you from flexing or extending your wrist, but they allow you to freely move your fingers and thumb.

Wrist splints are made of many different types of materials. They can be made from neoprene, plastic or elastic so they are flexible but still supportive. Some come with metal stays to help give extra support. The brace you need will depend on your injury or condition and how severe it is. The more severe the injury, the sturdier the wrist splint should be.

An example of a popular splint is the Mueller Wrist Stabilizer. It was designed to support weak and injured wrists as well as help relieve the symptoms from Carpal Tunnel syndrome. It has 2 adjustable straps for a custom fit and can be worn on either the left or right hand. It is also light and comfortable so it can be worn all day long. It helps relieve pain and swelling while allowing a good range of thumb and finger movement.

There are also many other splints to choose from similar to the Mueller splint in terms of the injuries they are designed for, features and price. Choosing the right one depends on your individual needs, preferences, budget and style.

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