How To Use Wrist Brace For Controlling Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?

Is wrist brace always used when using a keyboard to control or prevent carpal tunnel syndrome? The simple answer is – a wrist brace should not be used continuously throughout the day and night.

While helpful for controlling pain from carpal tunnel syndrome or tendinitis, wrist braces worn all the time can cause weakness and will lead to more problems and injury. Here are some suggestions for the proper fitting and use of a wrist brace.

Purpose of the Brace
For every 15 degrees that the wrist is bent forward or back, extra pressure is placed on the median nerve as it passes through the carpal tunnel.

The wrist brace is prescribed for carpal tunnel because it holds the wrist in a neutral position (straight, not bent forward or back). This neutral position is the position in which the nerve has the most room in the tunnel so pressure is eased against the nerve.

Most people tend to sleep with their wrists bent forward. This is the reason that the numbness and tingling associated with carpal tunnel syndrome can wake us up at night. Wearing a brace at night helps prevent the symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome caused by the wrist bent forward position.

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