PUSH MetaGrip CMC Thumb Brace for Arthritis Pain Relief | Thumb Stabilizer & Support for CMC Joint Osteoarthritis Pain | Adjustable & Comfortable (Left Hand, Small)

I was hesitant to buy this item even after reading the reviews because it is SO darn expensive, but gosh am I glad that I bit the bullet and bought it. IMMEDIATE relief - no joke. It stabilizes your CMC joint so well that while you’re wearing it, you’ll forget about the pain that comes from that joint. I can wear this and still do my HIIT workouts with no issues. It’s small, easy to put on/off, it really helps - a win-win in my book. Much different from my Mueller brace which is softer but bulky (try using a remote with that on) and constantly unwraps around the thumb. (that being said, I do still wear it to bed at night) Don’t know why it is listed as a “frequently returned item” since it works!

Very comfortable, works wonders

This really stabilized the thumb joint and helped reduce pain when doing anything active. Even holding a steering wheel is better.

Fits as expected. I love how it protects my CMC joint. Comfortable except inside edge of thumb. A thin cushion which we attached to the inside edge helped that. I do like the amount of support, very helpful.

Shocked - wore this brace overnight and the next day I could already tell a difference. I was completely skeptical prior to this purchase but I’m sold! Went from waking up with toothache pain in my thumb joint and pain all day on and off sharpe aw week to mild stiffness and no stabbing pain. I’m only on day 3 and still great. I give this a 9/10 so far. Only change for me would be the leather straps on the back of the hand. They make me sweat. Would rather have fabric but that’s a minor thing. I am considering strongly buying one for my other hand.

I love this brace. I’ve had several custom braces fabricated by highly skilled occupational therapists. My hand doctor recommended I try the Push Metagrip brace, for my right hand. I ordered one and also an inexpensive generic look-alike. The Push brace fit perfectly, allowed much better range of motion, and is made with superior materials and craftsmanship. There were no pinch points nor did the brace’s edges cut into my hand. The generic did cut into my hand, and the accompanying rubber sleeve - the remedy for the sharp edges - was clammy and uncomfortable. I bought this one after my first started to fray a bit, after many months of punishing use. I just had the CMC Arthroplasty surgery and am recovering. I decided to get a new Push brace for the left hand, since that hand is being overused, making up for the right hand while being out of commission.

My pain goes from the base of thumb past the wrist so this did not completely ease my pain. It helped a bit. What I did is use it with a wrap around brace when I need more mobility in my hand and that was a good compromise. So pricey but according to my therapist, this will help to minimize additional deterioration.

These braces (I use left & right) are the best I’ve found to keep my CMC bone spurs from digging into the surrounding tissue while handling tools, etc. and reducing the inevitable pain. They stand up to water and grease and clean up pretty well when needed. They are also far less noticeable than the black Futuro braces that I also use when relaxing while reading or watching TV. They aren’t cheap but your insurance should cover them if you have the medical record to justify it. The only real negative is where the hard plastic rides between the thumb and the index finger. Over time, the flared thumb hole plastic digs into the tissue underneath, where the skin is thin and there is no fat to cushion it. It got really sore for me over time. I’ve had to cut adhesive cushions to wrap around the thumbhole completely, otherwise they work loose. Also, if you wear them a lot, a callus can develop where the plastic transitions to the straps from rubbing against the heel of the palm. Still, I don’t know of a better CMC brace if you still want to handle tools. Also, once you’ve got the straps tight, make a fist and adjust them back off a bit for your best fit. These braces allow work gloves to slide over them, giving a bit more support at the wrist and some padding overall. If you've got this condition, every little edge can take some stress off. These definitely help me avoid as much inflammation as I can while still living my life. Minus 1 star due to lack of padding where critical for daily use.