Nifty Device for Those with Smaller Hands
Just about everybody in my family has hand issues ranging from arthritic joints to carpal tunnel.<br /><br />Treatments in the past have ranged from hot wax dips (a mess if you’ve never tried one) to hot and cold compresses and the occasional (yet amazingly expensive) medical injection.<br /><br />So, I decided to give this a try (or, more accurately, relatives gave it a try).  It seems to combine the purported effects of hot and cold compresses without the mess and bother.<br /><br />This is essentially a large plastic box with an included rechargeable battery and controls on the top for heat/cold, timer, etc.  Just for the sake of simplicity, you get 3 modes and the ability to turn the heat on or off.  No need to worry about complicated codes or button pushing.<br /><br />Expecting something possibly miraculous, I was surprised to take a close look at the internals and discover it’s a modified blood pressure cuff. or an inflatable wrap if you so desire.<br /><br />And here’s another surprise - you had better not have big hands.  This works if your hand is small or not swollen with arthritic joints.  Great if your hand is petite, but the fit might be a bit much for larger hands.<br /><br />However, for the average person this might be just the ticket.  Using alternating pressure cycles (inflate, deflate, inflate, deflate....) this unit provides a firm, yet comfortable, massaging action.<br /><br />Oh, and by the way, if you're looking for something portable, this isn't it.  It's larger than most tablets in surface area and several inches thick.
Rating: 5 stars