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Compression Sleeves for Arthritis Pain

A compression sleeve can be used to alleviate the pain of arthritis as well as bursitis and tendinitis by providing compression (firmness) and warmth to the affected site.

  1. Arm Sleeves

    • A compression sleeve, when put on the arm, can provide support to the elbow region. The warmth that comes from a compression sleeve will keep your tendons flexible as well as your joints.

    Benefits

    • The compression sleeve can prevent further tearing or straining of a muscle, tendon or ligaments.

    How It Works

    • Compression helps contain inflammation, according to Balegoonline.org. Immobilizing the injured area to a certain degree will reduce the degree of irritation.

    Knee Sleeves

    • A compression sleeve can be used on your arthritic knee. The sleeve will increase your stability, give you additional support and reduce the swelling in your knee.

    What It Treats

    • Compression sleeves are good for treating degenerative joint disease (osteoarthritis), light knee strains, chronic inflammation, which occurs with many forms of arthritis and light swelling, according to Professionalpt.com.

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