| You've got that nagging pain in your finger joints again. | | | | of product where a one-size-fits-all will work. You |
| Blast this arthritis! Many people are now discovering an | | | | want a product that is made to your size. Remember |
| aid to the overcoming the discomfort of this crippling | | | | you could be wearing it for long periods so make sure |
| condition - arthritis gloves. Why stop doing the things | | | | they are comfortable. |
| that you love like sewing or playing golf just because | | | | Full or fingerless? This is your choice. If you want a |
| of arthritis in your hands? | | | | glove that you can wear at night you may want to opt |
| These gloves work by providing warmth and gentle | | | | for a full glove. On the other hand you may find that a |
| compression. The warmth is naturally generated from | | | | fingerless glove is more practical for wearing through |
| the skin and directed back to the body. This helps to | | | | the day. This will still provide warmth but you will find it |
| increase blood flow to the fingers that brings oxygen | | | | easier to carry out your day-to-day chores. |
| and nutrients to the area to help repair any damaged | | | | What sort of fabric? You don't want sweat to build up |
| tissues. The compression helps to reduce any | | | | inside your arthritis gloves so choose a breathable |
| inflammation, which is a significant cause of arthritis | | | | fabric. Also daytime gloves should ideally have a |
| pain. | | | | textured finish to help you grip things. If you start |
| If you are on the look out for some of these gloves, | | | | dropping things like cups and saucers you won't use |
| here is a quick guide to some of the features you | | | | your gloves for very long. |
| should consider. | | | | Arthritis gloves are very easy to use and don't need |
| Are they anatomically fitted? The purpose of the | | | | batteries or any outside source of heat to provide the |
| gloves is to provide mild compression and to keep the | | | | warmth. And at a time where there is an increasing |
| heat in. For this to be effective you have to have a | | | | concern about the side effects of the various |
| product that is well engineered to fit snugly to the | | | | treatments on offer, you'll be glad to know that there |
| body. | | | | are no side effects with these gloves. |
| Do they come in a range of sizes? This is not the sort | | | | |