IMAK Compression Arthritis Gloves - Fingerless, Support for Joint Pain & Circulation, Unisex, Compression Gloves

I had injured my left hand catching a large heavy box that was about to fall. It seemed to strike the ball of flesh where my thumb joins my palm. It ached for weeks, so after my mom fully recovered from a broken left wrist, I began wearing the stiff black brace with Velcro straps that she had used after her plaster cast was removed. I only wore it at night while sleeping, but the relief was immediate and the pain almost completely disappeared within a month; however, I continued to wear the brace for another month and my middle and ring fingers began to bend while sleeping. I couldn't straighten them in the morning without pain and help from my right hand!After searching online for a solution, I ended up ordering three different pairs of gloves, all of which differ in their thickness and flexibility: the IMAK compression arthritis gloves (intermediate thickness/flexibility); Totes Isotoner Therapeutic Open-Finger Gloves (thinnest and most flexible); and Thermoskin Premium Arthritic Gloves (thickest and least flexible).The thickness and flexibility aspects are the biggest difference between the three brands/styles. Size and comfort for all three were great. I'm a petite woman with small hands, and the small gloves fit, well, like a glove, without being tight. The IMAK feels cozy and warm, so even if you're pain free, you might wear them as fingerless gloves to keep your hands warm during the day and still be able to function.I wore the left IMAK compression glove at night for 6-8 weeks; the "trigger finger" phenomenon began dissipating immediately. My fingers would just be a little stiff in the mornings. Then one night I forgot to wear them, and realized my fingers were less stiff without the gloves, so I quit wearing them. I've been glove-free for about two months, but I will keep the gloves because it feels like the trigger-finger problem might return.

When I opened the package of the size small gloves I ordered per the measuring instructions on line I thought, "Oh my......these are much too small". And they were light weight stretchy things that didn't look impressive at all. Putting them on the first time is a bit challenging because they do go on "tight" and it takes some wiggling around to get your fingers in properly.WHY 5 STARS then? Here is why:My arthritic thumb and surrounding area of my right hand had been swollen and painful for several days - and the ache was radiating all the way up my arm to my shoulder. Capsaicin rubbing compounds hadn't helped.When these gloves arrived I pulled on the right glove and wore it for just an hour and a half. WOW, what a difference! They really do help. The swelling went way down, the arm and shoulder no longer hurt and even the thumb joint felt much better.I do not wear the gloves regularly. I now use them when I need them and they do make a big difference. I can wear the right glove (have not needed the left one at all to date) for almost 3 hours before the seams start to make my hand itch. That is more than enough time to help my problem. I recommend these gloves.UPDATE: Two years later: I just purchased the second pair of these gloves. I found that I can turn the left hand glove inside out to give me two gloves for my right hand. It is actually more comfortable to wear the inside out one because the seams do not press into my fingers. I am wearing the glove most of the time now, alternating between the two. After 2 years the one that was not turned inside out began to get holes toward the end of the fingers and along the thumb seam. The remaining one is stretched just enough to provide less compression, but it still helps my hand. However, I thought it was time for an new pair. These still are the greatest help for my poor right hand!

I have developed arthritis in my fingers and would wake in the morning to swollen and very stiff joints. Wearing these at night has made a huge difference. My hands also swell when I take my daily walk, so I wear them and it prevents that stiff, swollen feeling. Very light weight, easy to sleep in and effective.

I happened to see these when I was looking for something else and decided to try a pair. They have been wonderfully helpful for my hands, so much so that I have stopped wearing my hand brace. I wear them to bed and then I do not wear them during the day. My neurologist had prescribed the brace a number of years ago for my arthritis and I had been using the brace for many years. The gloves are so much more effective, more comfortable and even allow my hands much more freedom.I found the gloves to be a bit tight when I first started to wear them but with a bit of breaking in and perhaps my hands less swollen they loosened up just enough to become very comfortable. There may have been a bit of getting used to them as well. If they do not suit you when you first get them wear them for a few days and they should become comfortable right away. It only took me a couple of days. They have maintained what I consider the maximum in comfort and compression.As of 2-25-15, I must sadly report that one of the gloves has a seam coming unstitched. I will not take away a star for that as it may be rare. I am going to purchase another pair so I can trade off.As of 3-13-15 I now have a second pair so I am able to switch off and wash a pair while using the other. The first pair got a bit too loose but washing made them fit like new.I saw some questions about how the gloves fit and I would like to make some comments. The gloves will vary a bit in size and hands and fingers come in infinite sizes; large, small, slender, substantial. That said, it would be impossible to tell someone how the gloves fit as they will be different for each person.Another thing, it is easy to find the correct glove for each hand by locating the seam which will be on the side opposite the thumb. If you are trying to put them on in the dark it is easy to locate the seam as the tag is sewn into it.

Tightness just right

The product “gloves” does what it says it will do. I wear them daily, with no issues. This is my second pair I’ve purchased.

Rheumatoid Arthritis in Hands

Perfectos para personas con dolencias a causa de esta enfermedad.Muy útiles

Padezco de enfermedad mixta del tejido conectivo. Sufro de síndrome de Reynaud y mis manos se hinchan al grado de que se me dificulta mover los dedos.Estos guantes son una maravilla! Los uso casi todo el día y por la noches y además de ayudarme a mejorar la circulación , también me ayuda a mi problema con el síndrome .Lo recomiendo mucho para personas que sufren de problemas reumáticos o circulatorios.

Hi, this is a horrible product and is like some normal cheap gloves from market. Go cheated on the product and money. local stuff, local packing . This product should be banned at this site.