You should wear a wrist brace all day if you'll be straining your hand.
However if you're straining your hand it's best to not wear the wrist brace all day and give your wrist a break from the wrist brace.
You should continue to wear a brace for at least 4 to 8 weeks or until your symptoms are gone.
Wearing a wrist brace at night, can also help decrease any swelling and lessen the pressure on the nerve.
The only time you should wear a wrist brace during the day is if you you'll be over-straining your hand.
For instance, if you know you'll be lifting something heavy, then a wrist brace can help support the extra weight.
You may also find it helpful to wear a brace during the day, especially during activities that trigger flare-ups.
Repeated motions or extra strain on your wrist can make your symptoms worse.
If your job allows for it, try wearing a brace at work.
Wearing a wrist brace too long can lead to itching of your wrist and irritation.
Most people find wrist braces uncomfortable to wear, and after prolonged use, itching can occur.
Numbness. Numbness in your hands and arthritis pain can increase with improper wear.
Wrist braces support your wrist in a neutral position, which may help bring relief to wrist discomfort and pain.
They prevent repetitive movements, which is helpful for conditions such as arthritis and tendonitis.
Some wrist braces also reduce compression of the median nerve, which causes carpal tunnel syndrome.