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Wrist pain can be a debilitating, life-altering condition. Whether you’re coping with carpal tunnel syndrome, arthritis, tendonitis, injury recovery or just general joint pain, there are plenty of wrist braces that can offer relief—and, hopefully, a better quality of life.

To determine the best wrist braces for seniors of 2022, the Forbes Health editorial team analyzed data on nearly 50 brace options on the market across various companies. We considered factors, such as adjustability, wearability, price and more. Read on to see our top picks and find the best wrist brace for you. Note: All prices are accurate as of publication date.

This affordable wrist support item is a comfortable option for those seeking relief for nighttime wrist pain. The nylon-lined palm pillow is filled with soft beads for extra comfort and support while sleeping, and there’s padding below the wrist and forearm for additional comfort.

This brace provides relief for those suffering from carpal tunnel syndrome, basal thumb arthritis, tendonitis, a ganglion cyst or simply just a wrist sprain or strain. It’s made from breathable materials, and it features a removable aluminum stay with two fixed plastic splints to offer a high level of wrist support.

This dual wrist splint design offers pain-relieving support and compression therapy for carpal tunnel syndrome, arthritis, tendonitis, sprains and repetitive stress injuries. It stabilizes a weak or injured wrist to promote healing or reduce risk of re-injury, and it comes with a 60-day guarantee.

This brace offers support and an adjustable design to help you achieve the perfect fit. It’s made of lightweight, breathable materials, and it can help alleviate general soreness, sprains and strains, as well as symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome.

Touting a new “smart design” featuring wrist straps that can be cut to length, this wrist brace comes with a one-year warranty and relieves ulnar nerve pain, stress fatigue and osteoporosis pain, according to the company.

If you’re seeking wrist support and relief while you sleep, take advantage of the 90-day return policy on this wrist brace. You may find relief from nerve, thumb and joint pain. This brace can also help those suffering from tendonitis and arthritis.

This product is made from soft, breathable materials and comes with a lifetime warranty. It offers relief for carpal tunnel syndrome, arthritis and tendonitis, according to the company. It’s also a one-size-fits-all design.

This brace can ward off pain caused by arthritis, inflammation, sprains and carpal tunnel syndrome, according to the company. The wrap-and-sleeve design is made from woven cotton and coated rubber, along with flexible aluminum.

Made from latex-free neoprene, this affordable brace offers soothing support for general wrist pain, sprains, tendonitis and arthritis. It’s also ideal for wear and use during activities, such as strength training, yoga, golf and tennis.

Backed by a six-month warranty, this breathable brace provides relief from carpal tunnel syndrome, wrist sprains and nerve pain, according to the company. It’s also ideal for use during exercise.

To determine the best wrist braces for seniors of 2022, the Forbes Health editorial team evaluated nearly 50 products marketwide, ranking them based on:

Wrist braces are typically used by seniors to manage specific painful conditions, such as arthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome, a sprain or tendonitis, says Michael Fredericson, M.D., a sports medicine physiatrist at Stanford in Palo Alto, California.

According to Dr. Fredericson, a wrist brace helps stabilize the wrist and reduces irritating movements, which can alleviate pain for certain conditions. “Exactly how wrist braces help is really dependent on the type of condition we’re treating,” he explains. “If you have tendonitis, you’ll have a more flexible brace; if you have a fracture, you’ll want a more rigid brace.”

If you have a problem with your thumb—and a lot of people with arthritis or carpal tunnel syndrome do—certain wrist braces can target specific pain points, he adds.

The three most common styles of wrist braces include wraps, sleeves and compression products.

Wrap wrist bands are designed to keep the wrist from flexing back and forth. They can be used for conditions like carpal tunnel syndrome, according to Dr. Fredericson. Some people like to use wrap wrist braces for working out, too, “but we typically don’t prescribe it for that,” says Dr. Fredericson.

A sleeve wrist brace usually comes with support for the thumb, which is helpful for treating both arthritis and carpal tunnel syndrome, according to Dr. Fredericson.

A compression wrist brace can help treat conditions like sprains, but more severe injuries like fractures should be treated with a more rigid brace.

What you want in a wrist brace depends on your condition, according to Dr. Fredericson.

If you’re dealing with anything other than a fracture (or maybe a sprain), you likely want a wrist brace that gives you some mobility, says Dr. Federicson.

In order to achieve the most comfort in wearing a wrist brace, pick one that’s adjustable. However, if you’re dealing with a fracture or an injury where you don’t want the wrist to move at all, rigidity is more important than flexibility.

Look for wrist braces made with durable materials that are also lightweight and breathable so they’re as comfortable as possible. You might also avoid wrist braces made with latex, which can cause allergic reactions or skin irritation in some people.

Before using a wrist brace, speak with your doctor or a physical therapist to make sure you’re picking one that will treat your condition correctly—and not cause further damage.

Fredericson emphasizes that there’s no set amount of time people should wear a wrist brace and that it’s largely dependent on the condition you’re treating. “You wear it until you’re starting to feel better, then you wean off of it,” he explains. “If it’s a chronic condition like arthritis, you may need it more often. But we try to encourage people to just use the brace when they need it because you don’t want to use it all the time. Otherwise, the muscles around the wrist can weaken.”

One key reason to select an adjustable wrist brace is to prevent a potentially dangerous lack of circulation. “You really don’t want it to be too tight,” says Fredericson. “You don’t want it to cut off the blood circulation, and you don’t want any numbness, blanching or tingling.”

If you’re unsure whether your wrist brace is the appropriate tightness, talk to your doctor.

Yes, you can sleep with a wrist brace on, and for certain conditions, it can be particularly helpful to do so. “For carpal tunnel syndrome, we do recommend sleeping with a wrist brace on because you become very symptomatic during the night,” says Fredericson. “If it’s more for arthritis, you don’t need it at night. It’s really all about what you’re using it for.”

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Leigh Weingus is a New York-based freelance writer and former senior editor at HuffPost, Elite Daily and Mindbodygreen. Her work has been featured in Well+Good, Glamour, Parade, Bustle, NBC News and more. When she's not writing, Leigh can be found taking a (virtual) yoga class, running in Central Park or whipping up her latest smoothie creation.

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