How the Right Wrist Brace Can Support Recovery After Injury

Whether you’ve strained your wrist during barn chores, suffered a fall while riding, or developed chronic pain from repetitive motion, wrist injuries are no joke. The wrist is a small but critical joint that affects nearly every hand movement, so healing it properly is essential.

A wrist brace is one of the best tools for supporting the healing process. But not all wrist braces offer the same support.

Keep reading to learn why the right wrist brace matters and how Back on Track wrist supports can help your recovery.

Common Wrist Injuries

Wrist injuries aren’t exclusive to athletes. Wrist pain is common among office workers, riders, barn managers, dog handlers, and anyone who regularly lifts, grips, or uses their hands.

Some of the most common wrist issues include:

Sprains: Ligament injuries from overextension
Tendonitis: Inflammation from repetitive motion
Carpal tunnel syndrome: Nerve compression from typing and similar movements
Fractures: From impact or falls
Strain and Overuse: From physical activities

Wrist pain can limit your daily function, delay your training, and cause long-term issues if not addressed properly.

Tips for Wrist Injury Recovery

Here are four tips for recovering from a wrist injury:

Rest first. Give your wrist time to heal and don’t push through sharp pain.
Ice early, heat later. Ice in the first 48 hours, then use warmth to support healing.
Stretch gently. When safe, add small stretches and mobility exercises.
Support while healing. Use a wrist brace to keep your recovery on track.

What Does a Wrist Brace Do?

A good wrist brace provides stability, compression, and support to the joint. Wearing a wrist brace supports tendons and ligaments during recovery while limiting excessive movement that could worsen the injury.

The best wrist braces also promote circulation, which is key for healing, in addition to helping reduce inflammation and swelling. Depending on the type of injury and severity, you may need a more rigid brace or a flexible, therapeutic wrap.

When to Use a Wrist Brace

You don’t have to wait for a serious injury to benefit from wrist support. A wrist brace can also be helpful if you’re experiencing:

Post-accident or post-surgery discomfort
Lingering soreness after daily chores
General joint stiffness in cold weather
Mild overuse from long days in the barn
Chronic wrist fatigue from typing or other repetitive activities

Choosing the Right Wrist Brace

Your hands do a lot of heavy lifting. When your wrist is injured or strained, the right brace can mean the difference between chronic pain and full recovery.

Back on Track’s wrist supports provide additional benefits for recovery by using Welltex® technology, which reflects body heat as far infrared radiation. This effect helps increase blood flow to the injured area, reduce muscle and joint stiffness, ease discomfort, and support natural healing.

Back on Track Wrist Braces

All Back on Track Wrist Braces use Welltex® technology, but different styles offer unique features and levels of support.

Carpus Wrist Brace: Rigid, stabilizing support for weak or injured wrists
Classic 2-Way Stretch Wrist Support: Comfortable support for everyday tasks
Physio Wrist Support 4-Way Stretch: Support and compression for active lifestyles