Kaiko Wrist and Finger Spikey Set - Black

The Kaiko wrist and finger spikey set is discreet to wear and use. They are primarily used as a harm minimisation tools that provides 'hurt without harm' or for those that benefit from deep, focused pressure to assist with regulation and respond well to high sensory input.

This set contains a..

BLACK wrist spikey
BLACK a standard finger spikey and a
BLACK TIGHTER finger spikey.

The Kaiko Spikey range help with self-regulation, calming, focus, concentration, tactile awareness and as a substitution for unhealthy/unhelpful behaviours. They can also be helpful in reducing pain and disturbed sensation in arms and muscles. Also touted to have remedial benefit, stimulating acupressure points and assisting with circulation. Please consult your treating clinician regarding specific use for your specific condition.

These are stretchy but firm. They are made of a black powder coated carbon steel metal that is 'woven' to be stretchy and flexible.

Some ways to use the wrist and finger spikey...
WRIST

Press and Twist - while on wrist, press with other hand applying pressure and twist (similar to a 'Chinese burn'). This technique has been particularly helpful for some in minimising self-harm.
Roll up and down the arm
Rub between two palms
Fidget and Stim - Hold in one or two hands to fidget
Flick - Wear on wrist, ankle or even at elbow and flick (elbow can create a tingling)
Clench - Wear over palm (around hand) and clench, squeeze and pulse
Rub - on parts of the body to replace picking, such as lips, fingers, feet.

FINGER

Roll up and down the finger. It can be rolled using the same hand or alternate hand. This is great for focus.
Place on one finger at the base (middle finger often best) and squeeze/clench fist. This is, for most, the way they use it for harm minimisation.
Rub between two palms for a scratchy feel.
Hold in one or two hands to fidget.
Place on finger and twist around using thumb (similar to a 'Chinese burn') applying varying degrees of pressure-dependent on preference. This technique has been particularly helpful for some in minimising self-harm. It can provide the 'hurt' without harm to the skin. Of course, the spikey fidget does not replace accessing professional help. It is a useful tool for the kit-bag.
Place on middle of pointer finger and 'pick' at it from the side with thumb nail- great to replace picking.
Hold in one or two hands to fidget.

The metal is highly durable but can be over stretched if used not in accordance with its typical use by rigorous stretching. It is not meant to be pulled or twisted significantly. They may not suit some that like to pull things apart. It will not recover if over stretched or broken.