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 injury can sometimes destabilize the wrist. Home remedies
A person can typically treat a sprained wrist with minimal medical intervention. In fact, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons recommend using the RICE method. RICE stands for rest, ice, compression, and elevation. In other words, a person should avoid using their wrist, use an ice pack regularly, compress the wrist, and keep it elevated as much as possible. 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.