ZENKEYZ Copper Shoulder Brace - L/XL, Chest 35-47in, Adjustable

Compared to the grey Sparthos brand shoulder brace, this Zenkeyz 3XL brace fits me better, is more comfortable and more heavily constructed as well. I'm a big guy, shoulder spread is about 59-60" (hard to measure by yourself), and my underarm chest is about 56-57". I am not large muscled though. Neither Sparthos brace size fit me well enough to keep. Their largest size was for much larger muscled guys than me, or just thicker people. The smaller Sparthos size was for much smaller people than me. This Zenkeys seems it was made for me, once I adjusted it. And there is a lot of room for adjustment of the arm circumference, and also chest size adjustments. The other great thing about this brace is that it is constructed of much heavier material than the Sparthos. So this one seems more supportive and secure when you put it on, and very comfortable at the same time. This is the one I kept! As far as what it can do medically for you, is hard to say without asking a doctor or physical therapist. I wear it when my shoulder starts hurting, feeling that it keeps it more stable, and also the thermal heat of the material helps it feel better too. My shoulder has problems stemming from too little cartilage left in the joint, and an incident of it popping out and causing great pain. That motivated me to find something fast that would keep it stable and feel better. This did the job, and I am wearing it now and it feels good. Once you get it adjusted, it is easy to slip on and off by yourself, once you get used to doing it, and you won't have to adjust it again, unless you feel the need for even more support at times. Feel Better! PS I just ran across this other brace that looks promising! You might like to check this one out that looks very good, with and additional bottom strap that crosses the body horizontally for more stability, the EVS Sports SB03 Shoulder Brace for another $20+ here on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/EVS-Sports-Shoulder-Brace-X-Large/dp/B007NVSWE0 I find with the Zenkeyz I am constantly pulling the diagonal strap down and re-adjusting it on the go depending on what material I wear it over. Synthetics stretch and are apt to let it slip more, than wearing these over a cotton garment. So the EVS might eliminate some of that movement with the additional lower strap it has.

After reading the mixed reviews I was hesitant to try this but decided to give it a go. I now understand the mixed reviews. I feel there are 3 different types of people who would purchase this. 1) If you are someone who, when standing still (with no brace on) feels pain and you are looking for pain relief, then I don't think the brace is for you, at least not on its own, as it is simply a soft sided brace that doesn't offer much in the way of pain relief, but if you use it in conjunction with the ice/heat pad then it might help with pain. 2) If you are someone looking for a product to firmly stabilize your arm and keep it from moving then I think you would be better suited with a hard/solid brace, as this one allows for flexibility of motion. 3) If you are someone like me who has pain when moving the shoulder in certain positions and you are looking for the brace to be a deterent or reminder not to move the arm in that way, then this is for you. It really seems to depend what you want it for. My personal pros: Cost, Material is good quality, velcro straps hold tightly. Having the adjustable strap around the bicep is an awesome feature. Cons: As a female it is a little awkward to find a good fit around the breast area. Putting the strap in the position they have it pictured in the photo it tends to ride up and loosen. I find it easier to strap it lower with the strap resting between the breasts. It's a little more awkward but the fit is better. And living in Florida I find it very hot to wear but that isn't a negative to the product itself. Neutral: odor. many people complained about the odor. There was a slight "rubbery" odor when first taken out of the package but it went away within a few hours, even without washing it. All and all I am happy with it.

Tried another brand and that was a bust. For this one, you don't actually have to be a male athlete with perfect physic. This brace actually fits a smaller woman. 5'4" and 135 it fits. I got gray S/M. Do need someone to help get it right the first time around, but after that you can put it on yourself. One thing I did notice, if you put it exactly right to sit in place where you need it, the strap around needs to go right under the armpit and that makes it somewhat uncomfortable on the skin. I put a soft cloth on top of the strap in that place and all is well. Very comfortable and it doesn't allow me to put my arm in position where it hurst. Considering in how much pain there is, that is a great thing. I greatly recommend it.

The brace came on time, serves the purpose, and is easy to use so the functionality is there. However, there are two major things that brought me to deduct two stars: (1) It has a bit of a strong rubber smell that sticks to my clothes even after I take it off. Luckily I'm not too sensitive to smells, but if you are you may want to reconsider getting this. (2) The brace is a bit big / awkward of a fit for smaller females like myself (5'2" and weigh about 123 lbs). I can make the straps tighter so the fit is more snug, but this causes the pad of the shoulder that the brace is on to start to hit your neck, which makes it feel like you're choking and is rather uncomfortable. I ordered the "Small, Medium, Large, X-Large" size in grey. And to be honest, the "size chart" / size labeling is rather confusing so I can't even confidently say that the other "Small/Medium" size offered would be any better. In terms of whether or not it actually helps with the pain, I have only been using it for about two days now so I don't think it would be fair to comment on its effectiveness just yet, but so far I do feel the extra support.

This product made the world of difference to me. I woke up one morning, in pain, two trips to the ER, test, exams, all the way to an orthopedic surgeon. At this point I was in crippling constant pain daily. My right arm felt like death, my back hurt and my fingers were numb for over 50 days. I started researching, and saw the shoulder braces. At this point the doctor was assuming a rotator cup injury I hadn’t had an MRI yet. So I saw the reviews on this particular shoulder brace and ordered it. Wore it as soon as I got it. It was weird to put on at first, but not too hard. It’s manageable to put on alone. After the first day of wearing it, I took it off at night and I sell through the whole night for the first time in weeks. I had little pain, but sensitive for it kept my shoulder in place wail it was on. I couldn’t believe after all this time I had relief. I wore it for a week before my MRI. I ended up with a weak shoulder, and my rotator was slipping, my shoulder was failing to hold it in place. Worst pain ever, not to mention I went through a long process of trial and error, pinched nerves in my spine is what I was treated for to start off. The route of my problem was always the shoulder. Bottom line, this brace, was the key factor to feeling better. I can’t promise it will work for everyone, but I thank the company for making this product. Now let’s get into the product itself. Pros: easy to use, right and left arm with easy adjustments. It served its purpose by keeping my shoulder joint in place . Adequate pressure to shoulder. The design was nice, it also hold small ice packs in place well. Cons: The lower strap on the arm slides up some. I move a lot, so though this is not obvious a benefit, it could be a problem for some. It’s also not too breathable. They sent me an email to check on the product to see how I liked it and what they can do for me to better their services and ask if this was a good product for my particular need. First amazon purchase to where I had someone contact me to make sure I was a satisfied customer in my book that’s amazing. I only wore it for two weeks, I haven’t needed it since, I didn’t even need the therapy after, and the numbness was gone with in a week of using this. Thank you

This my second one. Only bad thing is the Velcro stops working after a while. Otherwise I have no complaints.

I picked this up after a shoulder strain and was really hoping for something that provided support without feeling bulky — and in many ways, this brace delivered. The material is breathable and soft, and the compression was just enough to ease the ache without cutting off circulation. The built-in sling is a thoughtful feature and definitely helped stabilize my arm during daily activities. I liked that it didn’t scream “medical device,” and I could even wear it under loose clothing without too much trouble. However, the L/XL size ran big on me and felt a bit awkward, especially when moving around. I had to keep adjusting it to keep everything in place, which was frustrating at times. If you're in between sizes, I’d recommend sizing down for a more secure fit. Overall, it’s a solid support brace — just be mindful of the sizing to get the best results.

I purchased this for my husband because he was diagnosed with a partial tear on the back of his rotator cuff. After a few weeks of trying to alleviate the pain with pillows, heat and ice, as well at OTC Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs -after- he went through his prescribed steroids, nothing else has worked to alleviate the pain. It got so bad that he has an MRI appointment set up. I had to try to find something for him in the meantime because he's been so miserable. I purchased this Neoprene Shoulder Compression Sleeve Wrap by Zenkeyz on the 19th because I liked the idea of how adjustable it appeared. Also, because you can put a small hot or cold pack between the layers. It arrived quickly, on the 21st. The chest strap appeared to be on backwards with the velcro on the inside. But that was easily remedied by flipping it over like a belt. My husband promptly put it on with a little help from myself at first (to adjust the velcro at the arm,) and started to get relief within a few short hours. When he took it off later that afternoon, the pain started to set back in. He immediately put it back on. It really is supporting his shoulder by lifting his arm up. It holds his shoulder blade back into the proper position because his shoulder is being held close to his body - as it should be. The strap is preventing his arm from 'dropping' due to gravity. He's been wearing it religiously since. He only takes it off right at bedtime. When he wakes the next morning, it's the 1st thing he puts on. For reference he's 6' 1" and 180#. Three days later now, and he's already showing signs of healing. He's able to move his arm up carefully to put his hair into a ponytail without much pain. And he's much-much happier for it. We attribute this to the brace! He mentioned that the brace appears to be designed so that when he wants to unconsciously move his arm in a way that would ordinarily be painful, the brace has enough tension to it that he's 'reminded' to take it easy - but the brace doesn't actually constrict his movement. In short, the brace is supportive without being cumbersome, restricting or stiff. On that note, he wears the brace against his skin all day without chafing or discomfort under his button down dress shirts. I'll add that it's hardly noticeable under his cloths. We're still keeping the MRI appointment, but this brace has been a god-send until then.

Good value for the price, seems to offer some relief

Good value product

Amazing support, exactly what is advertised instant relief in my shoulder, dosent feel like I am fabouring or it is hanging on by a thread. Sizing is off thou. Measured up for a small supplied a larger had to reserve strap to tighten but excellent other wose

It arrived on time and quick. Great brace and it fits. Thank you

Adjustable but is still a little large for me. No option on size when ordering.