FlexGuard SupportLightweight Arm Sling for Pain Relief and Shoulder Immobilizer for Dislocation, Breaks, Injuries - Black, Large

The sling that's given at the hospital and/or doctor's office isn't the best caliber. It doesn't offer much by way of adjusting the straps etc. Also, the material is awful - all you can do is sweat and chafe. So, we definitely needed something else to assist with a fractured and dislocated shoulder.We bought the extra large size and it's been great! Such an improvement over the hospital's give-a-way. The arm/shoulder is supported via both shoulders (versus across the back of the neck) using a criss-cross velcro system. Both of the strap velcro ends open to adjust (adjust velcro straps from front or back) to what is most comfortable for the injured person. And, there's another large velcro strap to immobilize the injured arm/shoulder. Great material - easy to care for and wash in gentle soap/cycle. No chafing! Very worth the money.

After fracturing my shoulder, I was given a cheapo fabric sling in the urgent care that was too small for my arm and kept sliding off my shoulder. After a return trip to the ER, I was given a larger, slightly better sling, built the straps were cutting into my neck and it was still difficult to keep in place. The discomfort from those two slings was leading me to not wearing one at all, slowing my healing significantly.This sling is a Godsend.I am not kidding when I say the moment I slid my arm into the cushy neoprene I felt instant relief. The straps are over the shoulders so no more sliding down - instant support. And the immobilizer band is the best part. It keeps everything secure and snug and is soooo comfortable. I now can wear the sling all day and night without whining or giving up trying. Also, if you are a busty girl like me, do not have second thoughts - it WILL fit and it is comfortable!

The instructions could’ve been better, but even operating with one injured arm, I was able to get this on myself and figure it all out.My need is more to immobilize my arm so I let my shoulder rest. Less of a need to support my arm. Right now anyway. So I am using just the strap right now as one other gentleman pictured. This allows me to type on my keyboard for work.The material seems well made and comfortable. I bought the large based upon the height weight indication. Plenty of room for adjustments.Note on the instructions. On Velcro the strap. Loosen the strap. Cross the strap behind your back with the doubled up part staying in front of you. Bring the Velcro and around the front and attach it to the front of the sling. In one picture you can faintly see the Velcro strap on the front of the sling. Do the same with the other side. Then the great big strap goes around your body and injured arm to immobilize it further. The strap does not attached to the sling.I do think this might be a little warm, but that’s probably the same with almost any sling. Certainly one that has enough to it to help immobilize the limb.

It’s hard to put on with an injury to the shoulder.. Need help to make it comfortable. Once I get help then it’s comfortable and helps keep pressure off my shoulder. It sticks way to well to have someone one handed to put the thing on. I would love to keep it but I’m only should be using one arm. This is too hard for me to do on my own. Would like a brand that is not a tough to put on. Or at least come with a how to video how more than one way to put it on.

First, the con: A little awkward to put on the first couple of times.Pros: Well designed and made, actually quite easy to use, once you get the hang of it, and very comfortable. The design is deceptively simple and allows for customizing to each body.I only require the immobilizer at night and thought it might be hard to sleep with it on, but it didn't pinch, have any biting edges, nor any points of discomfort. A similar, but less adaptable, design locally cost $60-$80.Would definitely buy again. My complements to the designer.

Had several rotator cuff muscle partial tears and got this. It was easy to put on because I have some use of the arm, but if you couldn't use the affected arm at all, it would be a struggle without help. There were no instructions, but to me it was pretty obvious how to use it (although I am a scientist and engineer...) It adjusted to my needs easily and provided great comfort for 2 months, until no longer needed. Overall, very pleased with this purchase.

I initially purchased a different sling from a drugstore because I needed it right then, but it was trash. This sling, however, was worth the wait for delivery and it was the same price I paid at the drugstore!This arm sling provides great support and comfort. It's about as easy to use as it gets. I initially had help putting it on, but have since been able to put it on myself, even with my injured arm. I'm a large man, so I ordered the large size. It's a perfect fit for me. I can adjust the straps to allow my arm to hang higher or lower on my body with little trouble. The additional band that goes around the chest helps further immobilize the arm.I think my only complaint is that it digs into my neck a little bit, but nowhere near as bad as the other sling I tried. And if it were a real problem, I'd contact their customer service line.

I'm sure this product is helpful to the people who can figure it out. I'm not one of those people. It arrived without instructions. It did, however have a picture of the straps crossing in the back, which seemed rather tough for somebody to accomplish with a bad shoulder. So, I searched YouTube for an instructional video, but came up empty-handed. I did, however, find a sales video with comments from several people who, like myself, were mystified by the product and surprised that it did not come with any instructions. My recommendation would be that the manufacturer spend a few minutes recording a simple instructional video of somebody putting this thing on. And until they do, I'd heartily recommend that purchasers refrain from buying this shoulder harness unless they a whole lot smarter than I am!