Best Shoulder Braces For AC Joint Separation

HOW CAN I RELIEVE PAIN FROM AN AC JOINT SEPARATION?

 

The shoulder joint is formed through the unity of 3 bones: the collarbone, shoulder blade arm bone.

An AC joint separation occurs when collarbone separates from the shoulder blade, usually due to a fall on the area or from direct trauma (e.g. contact sports like Rugby, Soccer

Typical symptoms include pain and swelling around the joint, limited range of movement and instability.

Bauerfeind’s high-quality braces and supports are designed with medical-grade compression to target the symptoms that are associated with AC joint separation.

The soft knit delivers the ultimate comfort and has supports embedded to provide an intermittent massage effect for improved circulation.

Take a look at Spanish professional footballer Sergio Ramos Garcia who plays for Spain and Real Madrid wearing the OmoTrain shoulder brace to protect his shoulder joint from potential AC joint separation injury, shoulder dislocation and rotator cuff tendonitis. 

Like Sergio, this added shoulder support will help to stabilise your joint for optimal protection to help you recover with as minimal limitations to every day activities as possible.

 


BEST SHOULDER BRACES FOR AC JOINT SEPARATION


Best Shoulder Brace for AC Joint Separation

OmoTrain Shoulder Brace

A shoulder brace for the relief of injured or strained shoulders. Provides stability for the shoulder joint.

$209.95 - Buy Here

The Omotrain guides and centres the arm in the socket so the shoulder maintains proper natural movement, without impacting your mobility. 

  • Soft knit fabric – Breathable knit is comfortable to wear, gentle on your skin and moisture-wicking. 
  • Viscoelastic soft pad – Massaging nubs reduce swelling and relieve pain in the soft tissue.
  • The special chest-free wearing system – leaves the chest area free and does not restrict breathing for excellent wearing comfort.

"This is an excellent product and the only one that did the best job with no discomfort across the chest for my teenage daughter. Fantastic for prevention of shoulder subluxation." - Carmen S.


BEST SHOULDER BRACE FOR AC JOINT SEPARATION

Elite athletes and AFL players like Sam Burgess, Jared Hargreaves with high-quality, German-made Bauerfeind products to prevent and treat shoulder injuries such as AC joint separation and rotator cuff tendonitis. Bauerfeind braces help in stabilisation of the shoulder area and improve propioception.

The shoulder brace is made with a stretchable, breathable and moisture-wicking flat knit which prevents overheating during sporting activity and for everyday wear. Take a look at this video to see how to measure yourself for the OmoTrain shoulder brace. 

 

HOW TO TREAT PAIN CAUSED BY AC JOINT SEPARATION? 

 

  • Rest. Avoid moving your arms in positions that could aggravate it (e.g. overhead reaching).
  • Icing. Apply ice on the area that is swollen and inflamed for 15 minutes, every 4 hours during the first few days until swelling subsides.
  • Physical therapy. Your physiotherapist may prescribe you with specific stretching and strengthening exercises for your rotator cuff muscles.
  • Anti-inflammatory medicines. Medications may be prescribed by your doctor to ease pain and inflammation.
  • Severe or persistent pain should be investigated by your doctor or physiotherapist.