Do Carpal Tunnel Wrist Braces Actually Help?

Have you ever seen these special carpal tunnel braces

? They are somewhat of an expensive solution for patients suffering from carpal tunnel syndrome. Also, we often see poor compliance with using the device and as a result it is ineffective. I try to encourage individuals to take a look at the root cause of the issue which is postural imbalance or overcompensation in the body.

People with jobs involving typing or other fine motor skills suffer from carpal tunnel syndrome or are at risk for developing it. A carpal tunnel brace might be a good preventative measure to take to minimize the risk. The brace works to immobilize the wrist joint keeping the hand and arm in alignment which alleviates pressure on the nerve.

Short term solutions are never as valuable as long term changes. When carpal tunnel braces and other various immobilizing splints are used, it is an excellent short term solution. However, after all is said and done, do you really want to just go back out there and do the same damage over and over again? Do you really want to wear a brace forever?

Have you ever considered how much time you spend on sedentary tasks such as working on the computer or watching TV? Have you ever thought about you posture or spine alignment during those times? Most people don't. However, postural imbalance as a result of a sedentary lifestyle is the root cause of many major health issues. One of these is carpal tunnel syndrome. A carpal tunnel brace may be a temporary fix, but you should consider you whole self a lifestyle when dealing with carpal tunnel syndrome.

Long term postural imbalance can lead to many difficulties beyond that of carpal tunnel syndrome. As a matter of fact, patients suffering from back, neck, or head pain can often equate or relate the issues to the poor balance in their spine. The good news is that there are solutions and ways to make changes to stop the damage- many times before it even starts!

by: Tom Nicholson

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