IronMind Expand-Your-Hand Bands 10 Pack: Kiss Elbow Pains Goodbye - Prevent, Rehab, Reduce Pain from Tennis Elbow, Carpal Tunnel. Authentic, original, effective

I got carpal tunnel / RSI (Repetitive stress injury) in my wrists and hands from typing and using the mouse for long periods of time at work. Especially clicking the mouse too much and bending my wrist left and right.I started dreading sitting down to work again and had to take time off and make drastic changes. I got an ergonomic keyboard and mouse along with these exercise bands and have not had any pain since I recovered, and am able to sit for longer periods of time (up to 1.5 hour) with no strain.Using these bands have strengthened my extensor and forearms muscles significantly and allow me to work with a clear mind knowing that I have the muscles and pliability to not get injured again.The key was understanding that your hand actually starts at your shoulder regarding the muscles that extend from the shoulder to your fingertips. There are so many key ligaments (bone to bone) and tendons (bone to muscle) that can get easily injured without proper care.I recommend searching on google for "extensor muscles" to see how the muscles are linked and really put in your mind why it's essential to increase your arm and hand pliability through exercise and stretching, which these bands do perfectly!

I’ve had tennis elbow for about a year, after about 3 days of using the yellow band the pain is 99% gone. It’s also alleviated some wrist pain as well.

I like these bands. I use these along with the Captains of Crush Hand Gripper - No. 1 and the Gripmaster Exercise Tool, Light, to give my fingers and hands a good workout.The workout is pretty straight forward. You put the bands around your fingers, place them just under the fingernails and try as many times as you can to expand your fingers outward.It's a good workout, too. I do the reps until I feel the "burn" in my fingers. I do two sets each hand about twice a week. Now I feel more dexterity with my fingers after using these bands. I'm using the blue bands now (see photos posted). The other bands (except the red ones) are really too weak to give my fingers any real type of workout.I am not a doctor or hand specialist, but I do feel using these are a good workout. If you are a weight lifter, practicing martial artist, or especially a musician learning/playing a stringed instrument(s), etc., working with these bands will definitely be beneficial to you. I am happy with them so far.Now while these bands, I feel, do give your fingers a good workout. These are still basically rubber bands. IronMind states these bands are specially treated. Good. I do follow the advice of IronMind in "keeping these bands in a drawer, out of light, and definitely out of direct sunlight -- and also away from heat (so not in the glove box in your car during the summer, etc.)".But I still have the question in my mind: How long will these bands last?----------------------------------------------------------------------------Update: Monday June 14, 2010"But I still have the question in my mind: How long will these bands last?"The bands should last about a year and a half (give or take a few months).I was using the blue bands (the next strongest after the red bands) about twice a week, keeping them in a drawer when not in use.Then one day while I was using them, I noticed a small hole developed in one of the bands. I did another stretch and then - Pop! No more band.I recommend that if you're going to use these bands, use just one (you get 10 bands, five different colors, one set of each color) at a time for both hands. You'll get longer use out of them.----------------------------------------------------------------------------Update: Sunday May 19, 2013"But I still have the question in my mind: How long will these bands last?"I am currently using one of the large red bands. That's been well over two years now. And they're still going strong! Both blue bands I had used earlier didn't last that long. I'm surprised it (red band) lasted beyond two years of consistent use.So I still recommend using just one band at time, and when you're not using them to put them away in a drawer or closet. Store it somewhere away from bright light and heat. I can't say exactly how long they'll last, but each band should last a few years at least.I would also recommend these bands to: Data Entry Clerks, Word Processors, Stenographers and Keyboardists or maybe to anyone with early signs of arthritis. In my opinion, along with the Captains of Crush Hand Grippers, they seem to lessen the pain/discomfort significantly.

I nearly ordered another finger extending tool. But when I saw these were Iron Mind, I dropped the others to pick this one up instead.Yes, this set is likely more expensive than other alternatives but I wasn't convinced the others would last long. These are thin but I'm not concerned at all they will break. It's true you could likely use rubber bands but in the long run these are more logical practically speaking.I didn't realize how weak my right hand was until I used the trainer band (white) and my fingers were twitching, and my other hand was fine. I got these from Iron Mind and with another twisting bars set for my tennis elbow, and it's finally starting to get better.

Not much to say, other than I keep these on my desk and use them for a few minutes a day. They have really helped with elbow/forearm pain.

I got these because I have tennis elbow. I love these. I have them at my desks, my purse and around my wrist. Different colors are a different weight. They're great. Gave the link to my PCP who also has tennis elbow and he purchased them.

Great for extensor work. They are durable enough and last. I’ve had my original set for 10 years and bought another to loan to clients. Simple and made well.

I have purchased these several times since breaking my wrist in 2005 and they are a great help for rehab and helping with tendinitis. I can’t speak to the reliability of the heavier bands as I have never gotten that strong, I don’t think most people get to that level either.I received this batch a week or so ago and have only used them 3 or 4 times and one of the lightest ones broke, these and the next level are the only ones that break. I don’t think I have to explain why but they should not break that easily.Perhaps selling the bands in different sets, light/rehab and heavy/strength along with better QC would be an improvement. I hope something improves because these are the most convenient to use short of using rubber bands.Thank you,Richard Moniz