"Ordered the elbow sleeve and couldn't be happier. No pain at all. I wore it for work and went all day pain free. Fits great too barely notice you are wearing anything at all."
"I have some pretty rough bursitis in my elbow thanks to a lifetime of ice hockey. I’ve always used compression sleeves when it gets inflamed. This elbow brace is awesome! The donut pad that protects the elbow point is perfect! Glad I found Old Bones."
"They really help with the post lifting pain. I should have brought 2"
Elbow Braces: Start With Where It Hurts
Most elbow trouble builds from doing the same thing thousands of times: gripping a bar, swinging a club or racket, pulling a wrench, hammering, typing. The spot that aches is the best clue to what’s going on, so use it to pick your next page.
- Outside of the elbow: tennis elbow braces, and our guide to compression sleeves for tennis elbow.
- Inside of the elbow: golfer’s elbow braces.
- Numbness or tingling toward the little finger: elbow braces for cubital tunnel.
- More than one spot, or not sure: elbow braces for tendonitis.
- Running down the forearm: forearm compression sleeves.
What’s on This Page
Both products here are knitted compression sleeves, not rigid braces. The Compression Elbow Sleeve covers the joint itself, with silicone gel padding, and leaves you your full range of motion. The Compression Arm Sleeve goes from the upper bicep to the wrist, for aches that spread along the arm. Neither one holds the elbow still. After a fall, a break or a dislocation, a hinged brace, splint or sling is a healthcare provider’s call.
FAQs
What’s the difference between an elbow brace and an elbow sleeve?
A rigid or hinged elbow brace has a frame that limits how the joint moves, and a strap presses on one spot below the elbow. A compression sleeve is a knitted tube that wraps the whole elbow in even pressure and moves with you. Both products on this page are compression sleeves.
Should I get the elbow sleeve or the arm sleeve?
If the ache sits right at the joint, the Compression Elbow Sleeve covers it and adds silicone gel padding. If it spreads down the forearm or up toward the bicep, the Compression Arm Sleeve covers from the upper bicep to the wrist.
Can I lift or work in an elbow sleeve?
Yes. The Compression Elbow Sleeve keeps your full range of motion, so it works for pressing, pulling and a full shift on the tools. It should feel snug, not tight. Take it off if your hand tingles or goes numb.