I am SO happy with this purchase! I have severe carpel tunnel & had lost my brace. I had ordered one and didn't like it because it didn't have the metal splint in it & with how bad my carpel tunnel is I have to have that extra support. I returned it and got this one in and it is perfection. It's the best wrist brace I've owned and I've owned four different kinds. It's easy to put on, easy to adjust, it has the metal splint in it and it's breathable. It's the first brace I've ever owned that I can actually sleep in - all the others were to uncomfortable or made my wrist to sweaty.
Like some of the other reviewers pointed out, greens a bit of an odd choice to put inside but you can barely notice it once tightened. Also, I LOVE that they went the extra step and put a piece of fabric inside so that the Velcro part (if you have a bigger wrist) won't rub against your skin. None of my other braces had that. This brace is 5/5 stars and I'd highly recommend this to anyone with carpel tunnel.
(Make sure you select which wrist and which sizing you want!)
WHY I BOUGHT IT:
My wife tends to keep her wrist bent in a painful position while she sleeps. I decided to buy this brace (together with the right one), as I was looking for something that would support her wrist while letting her move her fingers.
DOES IT WORK?
My wife loves this wrist brace for multiple reasons:
- First of all, it's not expensive at all, given its quality.
- It fits my wife's tiny wrist perfectly.
- She is able to adjust the brace by herself, using her other hand, as the straps cannot be opened all the way.
- It fully supports her wrist, while allowing her to perform activities such as reading or using her phone.
- It's very rigid in the wrist area, but it's not heavy at all.
I purchased this wrist brace when I developed some pain in my hand and wrist recently.
First off, it does a reasonable job of keeping the wrist in a neutral position. It's as comfortable as such a device will ever be. I've downgraded it for two reasons:
1) No washing instructions that I could find. I wound up putting it in a mesh laundry bag and tossing it in the washer on cool; it seems to have survived a brief trip through the dryer as well.
2) The soft lining material that connects the two sides, under the Velcro straps, is not wide enough. If you line up the lower (elbow-end) Velcro strap precisely, it will irritate your unprotected skin. It's not a deal-breaker; I've learned to fasten that strap slightly out of alignment so there is no rough edge scratching my arm. See photo which shows the soft material strip only goes about halfway down the length of the one strap's slot.
Another issue I have is that it doesn't open very wide - so when I go to put my hand through the sleeve, it's hard to do so without bending my hand in a painful manner.
Overall, the “Mueller Fitted Right Wrist” was just what I was looking for! It helped minimize my wrist pain in less than two weeks and provided much needed relief which I couldn’t get from other sources!
Support and Use: With a very good support on the bottom section of the item, it felt much more ergonomic than other products I have tried. It ensured minimal hand movement, helping provide the much needed rest and heal the injured muscles. I felt the relief immediately after wearing it for about a day. It has been two weeks of use and I feel my wrist is progressively getting better!
Comfort: The items has a soft and comfortable green cloth like material on the inside which make it very comfortable if you like to wear the brace for the entire day like me!
Fit: I ended up buying the small size, however it seemed a little loose for my hand. My initial reaction was the section near the thumb was quite tight. However after use for about 2 weeks, it seemed much more comfortable and intuitive.
Packaging: It was quite easy to unwrap the product and start using it.
I often depend on others leaving honest reviews when I need to order a new item. I find that one of the most difficult things about ordering online is that I can’t hold or touch the products before buying them. So, I love reviews from others who have touched, inspected, and used the item I’m thinking about purchasing. I strive for the same in leaving reviews for others – to leave a review that will help others make an informed decision (never to inflate the product's quality). If you have found this review helpful, I’d love if you’d indicate that below.
I have Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and wanted a smaller brace that still offers good support. This is an excellent brace if you are not allergic to it. It is easy to put on and take off and limits your wrist movement at night while still being comfortable. It has a slight to moderate smell to it that stays on your skin until you wash. That will probably go away with time, but I don't know as I broke out in a rash after wearing it for only one night. It only mentions on the box (not the web page description) that it has neoprene in it and can cause an allergic reaction.
If you try to return it (for any reason), it says that it is not returnable. I called Amazon and they refunded the purchase price in full.
Thank you Amazon for great customer service.
This didn't work for me, but it should for most.
Feature Product
- Adjustable straps for a custom fit
- Two support stays, one top and one on bottom to provide rigid support to the wrist
- Latex Free, Breathable fabrics for comfortable all-day wear
- Padding around spoon adds extra comfort
- The spandex binding is made from 73% recycled materials
Description
Designed for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome includes two support stays, one top and one on bottom to provide rigid support to the wrist. The padding around spoon adds extra comfort and has adjustable straps for a custom fit.
It works! I do this strange thing. I bend both my wrists when I sleep. I know,.... the old joke.. "Doctor it hurts when I do this.." ...... and the Doctor replies... "I've got just the thing! Don't do that!"... But I can't help it! It's unconscious! I'm sleeping!! THE ONE THING I WOULD RECOMMEND IS THAT UNLESS YOU HAVE SMALL WRISTS GO UP A SIZE. I am pretty big boned for a woman (7-7 1/2 inch wrist, size 10 shoe). Since it said it was unisex and was appropriate for up to an 8 inch wrist, I got the small/medium. It was too small. I tried it on my 10 year old daughter that is petite in general and it fit her perfectly. So for those that were on the cusp.
As someone who suffers from carpal tunnel, I've been a customer of Mueller for years. My previous glove also had the splint, but it came up my hand more. It was nice that it allowed either hand, but it was obtrusive to type with. As a medical transcriptionist student and a gamer, that was a slight issue. Now I can comfortably wear my brace during the day while typing and have full function of my fingers. I thought, perhaps, that I wouldn't like the fact that it doesn't go as far up my arm as my previous one, but I guess that feature was unnecessary.
It doesn't say it in the product description, but the box reads "fits slender wrists". It took me like 30 minutes to decide whether I wanted to get the s/md or lg/xl. My previous braces were medium, but I'm glad I didn't go with the s/md. As a 5'4" woman with relatively slender wrists, the lg/xl fits perfectly. I'd probably recommend the smaller size to anyone around 100lbs or children.
As someone who's environmentally cautious, the recycled materials were definitely a plus! It was one of the main deciding factors. The materials are great quality, it's breathable (I'm a Floridian, so this is great to know) and the logo is nice! Sometimes I'll wear my brace in public, I'll be happy to rep this logo and promote the use of reusable materials. While the green lining doesn't show, it's a nice kelly green and adds a nice touch that only I can see.
I'll be ordering the "right" brace soon. I hope that it'll be the same quality!
I got this to stabilize my ulnar wrist (pinkie side) while sleeping, as the doc treating my sports-injured wrist thought that I was setting my rehab back by twisting the wrist in my sleep. Overall, I agree w/ all the reviewers that said this brace is very comfortable... the fabric inside and out is very soft and there is no pinching or scratching. It is easy to wear and I found that I could make it a bit tighter each night as I got used to wearing it. I don't even notice I'm wearing it now and I do think it is benefiting my wrist rehab. The only reason I knocked off a star is that I can still feel my wrist twisting a bit in the brace even if I wear it very snugly. I think the issue is that the brace is meant to stabilize the up and down movement of the wrist rather than the side to side (and the latter movement is what is causing me pain). But I'm glad I bought this and I would recommend it to anyone rehabbing from a wrist injury if they need a little extra support.
I previously purchased another brace at CVS, all black, made by 3M. That one had only one (removable) splint in it, while this one supports both the front and the back of the wrist with sewn-in splints, which have a little bit of flex to them.
With the other one being over $25, this wrist support was a steal!!
The fit is snug and adjustable, and doesn’t bother the skin between my thumb and forefinger like the other one did.
Awesome purchase, I highly recommend this!
I have tendonitis is my wrist and shoulder from repetitive strain injuries. Sadly, the repetitive strain is part of my job and I cant stop lifting for three months to let it fully heal on its own. This has done a brilliant job at keeping my wrist secure and stable. It felt significantly better after just a couple of days. It is also pretty well designed and can be worn all day with minimal discomfort. They are also very durable. I wear these for 12 hour shifts and put them through more abuse than they could ever have been designed to take. They have handled it all for months of continuous use and show no signs of tearing or serious wear.
The only thing I can think of to make it better is to make the opening where the four fingers go through a but smaller. As it is I have to tighten it down more than is comfortable just to keep it in contact.
Again, this is a small complaint and I still love it and highly recommend it. I have used other Mueller products and so far can say that their entire line [that I have used] is well designed and well built.
Don't spend more than you have to. You wont get better support. This option is very reasonably priced, preforms very well, and stands up to hard use. The renewable materials are a nice plus.
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