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Review: Homedics Modulair wrist support wrap targets aches and pains
Review: Homedics Modulair wrist support wrap targets aches and pains
If you spend too many long hours in a job using your hands - this might be just what you need
Homedics Modulair wrist support wrap
As someone who spends a lot of time on a computer, I inevitably end up using a mouse and typing a lot. A couple of years ago I started having troubles with my wrist, including swelling around my bone. I'm now a convert of the vertical mouse, a game changer if you haven't tried it. That has definitely gone some distance to fixing my bad wrist but when I was offered the chance to take a look at this wrist support wrap from Homedics I coudn't pass it up. I know these inflatable wraps are big business in the footballing world and I was quite intrigued to have a go.
It is portable enough to carry around and easily charged via a USB lead. The first thing I will say is to make sure that you are aware that you need to purchase the Modulair controller.
You need this for the different Homedics wraps. You can get it packaged with this item if you don't own it already, but just beware that the wrap is sold separately, too. The wrist support works by using compression and heat with five different pressure settings and three for the heating elements.
Homedics Modulair wrist support wrap targets aches and pains
The compression can feel quite intense at first, but it works in rhythmic patterns making sure you are never under pressure for too long at a time. I found I soon got used to it and how stupid I felt, and could sit quite happily with on while watching the TV, it's effectively a really relaxing hand massage. The benefits of the support are gradual, but definitely noticeable. It claims to It claims to 'help to reduce swelling, ease inflammation, improve circulation, relax muscle tension, enhance flexibility, aids relaxation & speeds up recovery'.
My wrist isn't so much swollen or inflamed, more of an ache, and almost certainly is arthritic, to a degree.
Regular use of this support on my wrist has helped with that as much as it can. I'm always wary of the placebo effect, but I definitely felt some relief during and after using it.
I'm no doctor so I can only say that I regularly use this and afterwards my wrist definitely feels easier and it really seems to help after a long day at the computer desk.
You can definitely tell that it has increased the blood flow and worked on the area in question.
I could probably do with a full body suit version!
Homedics Modulair Calf Support Wrap available from £24.99 on Amazon UK, and £59.99 on Amazon UK with the controller
What users say
Amazon user: I thought just another load of rubbish but then thought it's worth a try, maybe £60 out of pocket but if it works then it's worth the money. I was in a lot of pain with my cartilage, the pain was bad so either pay for an operation or give it a go. It worked, not as much pain but I do use it regularly. I think it's worth the money
Amazon user: This provided much-needed relief to my wrist and some of my arm, but the compression on my fingers wasn't as strong. I think the sleeve may be too big for me, but it still worked enough that I would recommend. I probably just need to use it more and figure out how to position it better on me, but I imagine this would work very well for larger hands.
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