Our hands guide us throughout the day, from the moment we brush our teeth in the morning to the moment we turn off the light at night. People with carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) are well aware of this because they often need a carpal tunnel brace to do these things, plus many other daily tasks, comfortably.

Meet the experts: Michael Masi, DPT, CPTsports doctor at Masi Fitness; and Andy Fata-Chan, PT, DPT, physical therapist and trainer at Physical therapy moment and performance.

CTS is a condition caused by compression of the median nerve in the wrist, he explains Michael Masi, DPT, CPTsports doctor at Masi Fitness, who challenges tinglingpain or numbness in the hands and the fingers, especially the thumb, forefinger, and middle finger. Carpal tunnel braces can help relieve these symptoms by keeping the wrist supported and in a neutral position. “People who perform repetitive hand movements, such as office workers who type frequently or manual workers involved in assembly line work, may benefit from wearing a brace,” adds Masi.

If you notice early symptoms of CTS, it may not hurt to try braces. However, if you feel like your pain is severe or you don’t get relief after wearing one, it’s worth seeking medical attention, as physical therapy or surgery may be necessary, says Andy Fata-Chan, PT, DPT, a physiotherapist and trainer at Physical therapy moment and performance.

Below, find some of the best braces for carpal tunnel, according to experts, editor tests, and reviews.

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