When should i use wrist brace for carpal tunnel?

Question

Ok so ive been using a wrist brace for a week now. My symptoms are getting better from wearing it, but i can still feel it in my fingers and wrist.

I'm wondering when i should wear it, when im sleeping? working? on the comp? as long as possible? and if so how long for each one?

I asked my dad and he said i shouldn't wear it when im sleeping but i dont know if that is true.

This is important because i am a drummer in a band and if my wrist doesn't get back to 100% then it won't be looking good.

Thanks for helping me so much! =]

AIM: tomL71191

Also, i wanna do all of this without losing my hand strength, this is important for drumming....or else ill drop my sticks when i play shows.

im afraid that will happen if i leave the wrist brace on forever, and also that my wrist will not be as flexible as it was before.

Answer 1

definitely wear it when you sleep, the brace maintains a neutral position so the tissues can truly relax and heal while you sleep. Use it for any repetative motion activity, like typing or drumming. Wear it constantly when you have a flare up of pain or increased numbness. Don't get it wet tho. The brace cannot hurt you, and will help the symptoms a lot.

Answer 2

I was diagnosed with Carpal Tunnel syndrome in 2001, given the braces for my both my wrists and ones for my elbows. I was told to wear them all day, everyday and while sleeping. I was also told that I could take 1000mg of Motrin, not Advil, not ibuprofen but Motrin.

I wore those braces religiously for years until I felt that I didn't need them anymore. Occasionally my wrists will bother me and I have lost A LOT of hand strength but other wise I am doing well.

Answer 3

it is usually worn in bed to keep the wrist in a straight position. I've seen most people wear them throughout the day also. Ask your doctor.

Answer 4

you need to ask your doctor or whomever prescribed the wrist brace. you probably shouldn't be using the computor or drums until the numbness is gone.

Answer 5

it's not meant to relieve pain, it's meant to keep the wrist stationary so it doesn't move so it gives your wrist a chance to "rest". for pain take aspirin or ibuprophen, both have anti-inflamatory properties and see your doctor for a proper diagnosis.

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