Compression Gloves- What Symptoms Do They Treat?
Compression gloves provide support and warmth to swollen, stiff hands and associated joints. They work in part by increasing the oxygen delivery to working muscles and enhancing circulation for faster removal of lactic acid and other metabolic wastes. This occurs via the glove’s compression and warmth which both encourage the movement of fluids that are involved in any inflammatory process. In addition, studies suggest that compression from the glove may alter the inflammatory response to small soft tissue injuries and help accelerate the repair process.
Who Can Benefit from Compression Gloves?
A compression glove is beneficial for anyone that would benefit from the support, warmth, or compression that it offers. Generally speaking, people with Raynaud’s Syndrome, Ehler Danlos Syndrome, Rheumatoid or Osteoarthritis, mild joint instability or swelling from burns, fractures or surgeries can potentially benefit from use of a compression glove.
In one clinical trial, people with inflammation due to rheumatoid arthritis had decreased pain, stiffness and finger edema and increased range of motion and grip after wearing a compression glove at night for 7 consecutive nights. Another clinical trial found the use of a compression glove following a hand fracture helped reduce pain and swelling and increase range of motion during the second and third weeks after the injury.
Protective Gloves
Protexgloves provide warmth and gentle compression to help relieve aches and pains and decrease swelling for less stiffness and better motion. The soft, tight knit keep hands warm, but not sweaty and make touching cold surfaces or objects more comfortable. These lightweight gloves won’t restrict your hand movement and offer great dexterity so you can still turn the pages of a book, hold a pen or even scissors.
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I need hand surgery if the trapezoid. I’m having severe pain but need to work through it till at least March because of some travel plans. Would compression gloves help with the severe pain?
Diane, We’re very sorry to hear about your hand pain. While we’re not medical professionals and can’t give medical advice or diagnose conditions, compression gloves are often used for hand pain. They apply gentle pressure, potentially improving blood flow, reducing inflammation, and providing support. But, it’s important to note that everyone’s experience may vary. We recommend consulting with your healthcare provider, especially given your upcoming surgery. They can suggest what’s best for your unique situation.
I have Dupuytrens Cintraction in my left palm. Pointer finger is slightly starting to bend downward. I have a cord in my palm. I was just wandering if the compression gloves might help to keep the finger straight and from getting any worst. Not bad now, no pain, but just want to keep it from getting worst. Thank you.
Hi Teresa, There is no cure for Dupuytren’s and unfortunately it won’t go away on its own. Compression gloves aren’t recommended as they wouldn’t be an effective treatment to help keep your finger straight. Available treatment options include enzyme or steroid injections or surgery. The OMA Blog on Dupuytren’s provides more in depth information that may be helpful.
As someone who has DC and has had multiple surgeries, I disagree with you that compression gloves don’t help. DC when active can hurt and in my experience gloves can help reduce the pain to a tolerable level. It calms the inflammation and reduces numbness in my pinky’s. I have Prolotex gloves.
I work in a Processing Lobster Plant. I get terrible cramps and pains in my hands, sometimes at night they go numb and they feel like pins/needles. The pain is unbearable at times and brings tears to my eyes. My question is will these gloves work for me. Or what kind would help me? Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thanks so much
Hi Nadine, I am very sorry to hear that you are experiencing cramps and pain in your hands. Please know that while we can provide information on certain health conditions, we are not medical professionals and are unable to give medical advice. We recommend that you consult with your healthcare provider or a certified hand therapist who can examine your hands and provide a correct diagnosis and treatment. Protexgloves provide gentle compression to help relieve aches and pains and decrease swelling for less stiffness and better motion. I hope you find relief soon.
I’ve had pain in my opponens digiti maximi for about 7 months now that would come on quite strongly for 15 minutes to 1/2 hour and then just as suddenly go away. I likened the pain to a charlie horse that would only kick in while working (i.e. using a mouse while behind a keyboard), playing the bass, or getting ready for bed. I tried carpal tunnel gloves and pain-killers to no effect, but found that wrapping sports tape two to three times around the palm of my hand over the muscle stopped the pain. I was happy with the results but didn’t want to continually buy tape so I took a risk and bought a compression glove and it’s amazing. As with tape, the pain in gone. I can still feel the sore spot if I press down into the muscle but I am hoping it will now go away. I don’t know how compression gloves work, but I am glad they are around.
Nice article!
I’ve recently tried compression gloves – Compression gloves can offer real relief from pain and inflammation in the hands and fingers, they seem to help me, I’m willing to try anything to get rid of the pain I feel in my hands.
HI I am now having probllems with my fingers wich is now causing me not tobe able to use a fork or spoon, or turn and pick up foods from cooking pots. My fingers start to cramp up, and bend, even pain on the palm and top of my hand. I was wondering of the gloves are meant to help this. Thanks.
Hi Evelina, I am very sorry to hear that you are experiencing pain in your hand and fingers. Please know that while we can provide information on certain health conditions, we are not medical professionals and are unable to give medical advice. We recommend that you consult with your healthcare professional or a certified hand therapist who can examine your hands and provide a correct diagnosis and treatment recommendations. With that said, Protexgloves provide warmth and gentle compression to help relieve aches and pains and decrease swelling for less stiffness and better motion I hope you find relief soon. Please visit http://www.htcc.org to find a certified hand therapist in your area.
I bought these compression gloves and i used the measurements so I would get the right size, although they are supposed to be tight they are very uncomfortable and seem to be cutting off my circulation, is there anyway I could return these?
Hi Davi, Please contact service@ohmyarthritis.com and they would be happy to assist you with your return.
I had carpal tunnel surgery last month and my three finger are still numbness. And I have swelling. Would these glob help me at nigh my surgery gone me no hand therapy to do. So told me to keep on move them. It is my right hand I can even write . So can you help me.
Beverly, I am very sorry to hear that you are still experiencing swelling and numbness. Please know that while we can provide information on certain health conditions, we are not medical professionals and therefore are not able to give you treatment suggestions. It’s best to consult with your surgeon or healthcare provider for recommendations. With that said, splinting your wrist and fingers at night can help decrease any swelling and lessen the pressure on the nerve. Here is a link to wrist braces that may help https://www.ohmyarthritis.com/Shop-By-Condition/Carpal-Tunnel-Syndrome-Splints/ We hope you heal quickly and feel better soon.
I have a broken bone in my hand would using compression gloves help with this?
Hi Beverly, I’m sorry to hear about your broken hand. It’s important that you get it checked out by a healthcare professional who can correctly diagnosis your problem and give you treatment recommendations. Delaying treatment could cause your hand to get worse. Please know that while we can provide information on certain health conditions, we are not health care professionals and are not able to give medical advice. Hope you find relief soon!