When should you buy a shoulder brace?

The shoulder joint is one of the most mobile and at the same time vulnerable in the human body. It is constantly involved in daily activities - from simply raising your arm to complex movements during sports or physical labor. Such tireless work of the shoulder joint leads to possible injuries, inflammations or overload.

In such cases, a shoulder brace comes to the rescue - a reliable way to support and protect the shoulder joint.

In what cases should you wear a shoulder brace?

On the website of the Med1 online store, you can order high-quality bandages from trusted certified manufacturers who have positive user reviews. You can choose any type of bandage, including not only shoulder bandages, but also bandage for the elbow, back, thoracic spine, leg and other parts of the body. Depending on the diagnosis, you can order the option that suits your individual request.

Shoulder bandages perform several important functions:

• Fix and stabilize the shoulder joint. This helps to limit excessive mobility, prevents additional injuries.
• Support muscles and ligaments. Leads to a decrease in the load on the affected area.
• Relieve pain. Thanks to the soft compression effect and the correct position of the arm, it is possible to reduce the level of pain.
• They help in rehabilitation after injuries and surgeries. The bandage accelerates recovery, prevents re-injuries.

Modern shoulder bandages are made of elastic, breathable materials that provide comfort even with prolonged wear. They are easily adjusted, adapting to the individual needs of the user. You can also buy a shoulder brace, which is a more rigid structure that immobilizes the affected area and is used for more complex injuries.

In some cases, you may need a supporting arm bandage, which is suitable for daily use and often has a soft, adjustable design. This is a universal option that keeps the arm suspended, reducing the load on the shoulder, elbow and hand. It can be recommended after a plaster cast or chronic joint diseases.

A shoulder brace should be purchased for a wide range of diseases, injuries and postoperative conditions:

• Shoulder dislocations and subluxations. The brace fixes the joint in a stable position, preventing repeated dislocation.
• Clavicle or humerus fractures. It is used as a supporting structure for the arm.
• Inflammatory processes (tendinitis, bursitis, arthritis). The compression effect of the brace helps reduce swelling and pain.
• Rehabilitation after surgery. The shoulder brace supports the arm during the restoration of functions.
• Scapulohumeral periarthritis. Reducing the load on the joint helps reduce discomfort during inflammation of the tissues around the shoulder joint.
• Muscle strains or sprains. The bandage supports the muscles, preventing them from contracting excessively.

For each of these diseases of the musculoskeletal system, there are special models of bandages that take into account the anatomical features, the degree of movement restriction and the nature of the injury.

How to fix the shoulder in case of injuries?

After receiving injuries of varying severity, the shoulder must be fixed, so you should buy a bandage for the arm. Depending on the situation, the fixation of the shoulder joint can be complete or partial:

• Supportive fixation (Desault bandage, sling) is used for minor injuries, inflammations, in the postoperative period. The arm is partially limited in movement, is in a natural position. The Desault bandage fixes the upper limb in a functionally advantageous position, unloads the shoulder joint).
• Rigid fixation (shoulder orthosis) - is used for serious injuries, after fractures or dislocations. Such models tightly cover the shoulder and part of the chest, rigidly fixing the arm.
• Adjustable fixation - some bandages have the ability to adjust the angle of arm abduction, which is especially useful during the rehabilitation period.

Remember that an incorrectly selected model or fixation without recommendations can harm and slow down the rehabilitation process. Therefore, you should buy a shoulder bandage only after consulting a specialist - traumatologist or orthopedist.

What other types of arm bandages are there?

In addition to shoulder bandages, there are several other types of bandages used to stabilize other parts of the arm, such as an elbow bandage used for epicondylitis (tennis/golfer's elbow), arthritis and arthrosis, sprains and microtraumas.

This bandage is ideal for athletes and people whose work involves monotonous movements.

The wrist bandage, used for tunnel syndrome, sprains and bruises, after removal is also popular among our clients. plaster.

Provides support for the wrist joint, improves blood circulation, prevents overload during computer work or physical activity.

Where to buy a shoulder or arm bandage?

If you are looking for a quality orthopedic product, pay attention to our online store of medical equipment and rehabilitation products. With us you can buy a bandage for the shoulder joint or other parts of the upper limb quickly and conveniently.

It is important that when buying, we will help you choose the best option for your request, taking into account:

• the right size;
• the purpose of the bandage;
• the ability to adjust;
• diagnosis.

Pay attention to the models recommended by doctors, the presence of quality certificates and customer reviews. You can be sure of the quality of the products you order in the MED1 store.

Bandages for the shoulder joint are an effective means of fixation, support and rehabilitation in case of injuries, inflammations and operations. They have an evidence base and effectively help reduce pain, stabilize the joint and speed up recovery.

If your doctor has prescribed you to wear a shoulder brace, do not put off taking care of yourself, hurry to buy a shoulder brace and speed up your rehabilitation and feel freedom of movement again.