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: Elevate
As often as possible, elevate your wrist above your heart. This is most effective in the first few days after injury, and helps reduce swelling so you have better wrist mobility. This may entail propping your wrist up with pillows when you sleep or as you sit in a chair. Manage Pain
Over-the-counter pain medications can provide relief, if needed. If you have any medical conditions or if you take prescription medications, ask your doctor which pain relief medicine is right for you. Tips
Be patient with recovery, as healing can sometimes take several weeks. Rest and wear a splint as needed until symptoms improve, to optimize healing and recovery. Follow your doctor's rehabilitation instructions for best results. Warnings
If your swelling persists more than 48 hours, or if your pain is getting worse, follow up with your doctor. Proper diagnosis and early treatment of wrist injuries is important to avoid long-term complications, including pain, stiffness, limited mobility and arthritis.