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Finger Support

I don't often make direct recommendations for products online, mainly because I believe everyone should do their own research and try things out. I'm going to make a rare exception today because I've had such success with the product, and I think it can definitely help others with arthritis in their hands.

I have trigger finger as well as moderately severe arthritis in both hands, and I can now actually dislocate one finger at will by moving it the wrong way. That's why I was looking for some finger braces that would shore up my damaged joints but still allow me to move and curl my fingers. I invested in VOCOSTE 10 Pcs Breathable Finger Sleeves, Thumb Braces Support Elastic Compression Protectors for Relaxing Pain Arthritis Trigger Finger, Gray, which cost $12.99 for ten at the time I wrote this post on June 1st.

From the moment I put them on I knew they were exactly what I needed to help support my joints. They're lightweight, snug without cutting off circulation, and allow me to still bend my fingers. The extra support helped reduce my pain quite a bit, too.

Here's how they look on the two problem fingers of my working hand. I am really happy that I bought these sleeves, and I'll probably invest in another set to have backups. Available on Amazon.com.

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