First, the type of brace is essential. There are several types available, including wrist splints, night braces, and compression gloves. Each type serves a different purpose and may be more or ...

The nerve is also less likely to be squished by the swollen tissues when the wrist is held in this position. A carpal tunnel brace should be worn every night until the symptoms disappear.

David Wei, an orthopedic hand surgeon at Orthopedic & Neurosurgery Specialists, says if people do experience pain, it could mean that they have carpal tunnel syndrome, which is a specific type of a ...

Apply a cold compress to reduce swelling and inflammation. Wearing a wrist brace, especially at night, can keep your wrist in ...

Lastly, Wei says people should consider a wrist brace. "The brace will put a hand in a neutral position and holds it there and it's one of the mainstays of treatment, especially at night," he says.