Feels so good on my poor thumb joint, but NOT for medium-small hands
I have arthritis all over. The lowest thumb joint (CMC/Basal) is often swollen and tender. The neoprene splint the Dr. gave me protects it from bumps. But, like most, it is made to hold the thumb in the same plane as my fingers. That isn't where my thumb is positioned now! I hoped this would be a less restrictive alternative for down times, and it is. Just a little heat, and my whole arm starts relaxing. It DOES NOT pull my thumb out of its new normal position.<br /><br />I also have carpal tunnel, and I hoped that length would help keep my wrist from flexing at night. But even when I pull it as tight as the velcro will hold it, the whole mitt wiggles around on my medium-large hand, thumb and wrist. My wrist flexes too much and if I move my hand at all, I have to reposition the wrap. Not sure if a few stitches and more velcro to tighten the fit would start pulling my thumb out. I may try, because this is sooooo comfortable.
Rating: 4 stars