Title: Sprained wrist: Symptoms, treatments, recovery time, and more
Headings: What to know about a sprained wrist
What to know about a sprained wrist
What is a sprained wrist?
Vs. a broken wrist
Causes
Symptoms
Diagnosis
Treatment
Home remedies
Recovery
Prevention
When to contact a doctor
Summary

Content: This can help prevent swelling and additional injuries to the wrist. Recovery
It can take several weeks for the wrist to heal. People can often expect to feel at least somewhat better within 6 weeks. That said, this time frame can change based on the severity of the injury or tear. A person should talk with their doctor about how long it may take for them to recover and when it is safe for them to return to their normal activities. The American Society for Surgery of the Hand suggest that people keep their fingers moving throughout recovery from a wrist injury. Moving the fingers may help prevent them from becoming stiff. Prevention
It may not be possible to prevent all cases of sprained wrists. However, there are some steps a person can take to reduce their risk of injury. For example, people can take the following preventive steps: