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: 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. Take steps at work or school to modify your movement to protect your wrist. Overworking your wrist when it's not fully healed could result in further injury and lead to permanent damage. Ice
Swelling and pain can be minimized if ice is applied regularly in the first 24 to 48 hours after injury 2. Use a gel ice pack with a cover, or fill a small plastic bag with crushed ice.