Title: Wrist Sprain: Care Instructions
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Wrist Sprain: Care Instructions
Your Care Instructions
How can you care for yourself at home?
When should you call for help?
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Content: Wrist Sprain: Care Instructions
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Your Care Instructions
How can you care for yourself at home? When should you call for help? Top of the page
Wrist Sprain: Care Instructions
Your Care Instructions
Your wrist hurts because you have stretched or torn ligaments, which connect the bones in your wrist. Wrist sprains usually take from 2 to 10 weeks to heal, but some take longer. Usually, the more pain you have, the more severe your wrist sprain is and the longer it will take to heal. You can heal faster and regain strength in your wrist with good home treatment. Follow-up care is a key part of your treatment and safety. Be sure to make and go to all appointments, and call your doctor or nurse call line if you are having problems.