They do hold your wrists straight but there is a little bit of flex in them. Go to a good chemist and try them on. They are easy to remove as they are held in place with velcro so doing your normal things isn't too much of a hassle. As for wearing them out... my Dr suggested only wearing them at night because of practical issues with young kids but I found that wearing them hasn't impacted that greatly, I even drove with it on.
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I just did a google search and found something called a Smart Glove.. Its $36.95 so I might give that a go.. This one was for CT and other things...
I will see if the chemist stocks them first otherwise I will order from that site. I am a little cheap when it comes to things for myself so will show around for something cheaper
Hi ... just thought I would add some info on why CT often occurs during pregnancy.
-One of the most common causes of carpal tunnel compression is due to fluid retention which increases the pressure within the compartment.
-Another common cause is related to Thoracic Outlet Syndrome where the mechanics of your neck, upper back, upper ribs and shoulders affect the structures (nerves and blood supply) going into and out of your arm causing the nerve to be more senitive to the compression and reducing the mobility of the nerve.
- In pregnant women the increasing weight and breast size can alter the posture and the mechanics of the above areas resulting in Thoracic Outlet Syndrome and Carpal Tunnel.
A great deal of success is often achieved by treating both carpal tunnel and Thoracic Outlet Syndrome using manual therapies (eg. Osteopathy). Treatment is aimed at releasing and stretching of tight muscles, improving circulation dynamics and neural mobility etc. Home stretches are often prescribed for maintenance!
Hope you find this helpful!
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