Can a thumb brace help with arthritis?



Can a thumb brace help with arthritis?

A thumb brace may help reduce pain resulting from arthritis and other conditions. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 1 in 4 adults with arthritis experience severe joint pain. The joints in the fingers, including the thumb, are a common place for arthritic pain to occur.

What is the best support brace for your wrists?

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How flexible is the thumb in golf?

The thumb is remarkable, and we ask much of it. Gripping a golf club throughout the swing means positioning the thumb at multiple points in space, and that demands great flexibility. This flexibility is provided by two hinge joints and the very agile basilar joint — where the thumb plugs into your wrist — plus great strength and stability.

How can a wrist brace improve my golf performance?

Back support for golfers is becoming more common as they set out for their 18-holes. A back brace can help add stability and prevent back strains throughout the game. Due to poor form, many golfers injure their wrist during golf. A wrist brace will help lower your risk of tendonitis, wrist strain or sprain.