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: To protect your skin from frostbite, place a cloth or towel between the ice and your skin. For optimal healing, apply ice 15 to 20 minutes at a time, at least several times daily, resting in between applications. Compress
Stretches for a Sprained Wrist
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Wear a elastic compression bandage for at least a few days after injury or as needed to help minimize swelling. Your doctor may give you this bandage in your initial visit, but these bandages can also be purchased over-the-counter from drug stores, sporting goods stores and medical supply stores. 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.