Title: How to Heal a Sprained Wrist Quickly | Healthfully
Headings: How to Heal a Sprained Wrist Quickly
How to Heal a Sprained Wrist Quickly
Is This an Emergency?
See Your Doctor
Protect and Rest
Ice
Compress
Elevate
Manage Pain
Tips
Warnings

Content: If you are experiencing serious medical symptoms, seek emergency treatment immediately. See Your Doctor
Visit your doctor to have the sprain examined. Wrist sprains are usually broken into 3 grades: mild, moderate and severe. Mild sprains may only need home treatment, while more severe strains are due to torn ligaments and may require medical or surgical care. Your doctor can guide you on individualized home care steps, although they will likely include the following PRICE steps. Protect and Rest
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Take steps to protect your wrist from further injury. Apply a wrist splint or gentle wrap for a week or more to immobilize the wrist. Also, give your wrist the rest it needs. If your sprain is the result of a sports injury, stop playing the sport for at least for a few weeks while your wrist heals.