What exercises are good for a sprained wrist?

Wrist Sprain Exercises

  • Flexion: Gently bend your wrist forward. Hold for 5 seconds. Do 2 sets of 15.
  • Extension: Gently bend your wrist backward. Hold this position 5 seconds. Do 2 sets of 15.
  • Side to side: Gently move your wrist from side to side (a handshake motion). Hold for 5 seconds in each direction.

Does a splint help a sprained wrist?

Nonsurgical Treatment Moderate sprains may need to be immobilized with a wrist splint for one week or more. Because immobilization may cause some stiffness in your wrist, your doctor may recommend some stretching exercises to help you regain full mobility. A wrist splint.

How long does it take for a sprained wrist to heal with a splint?

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.

How can I speed up the healing of a sprained wrist?

To speed the healing, you can:

  1. Rest your wrist for at least 48 hours.
  2. Ice your wrist to reduce pain and swelling.
  3. Compress the wrist with a bandage.
  4. Elevate your wrist above your heart, on a pillow or the back of a chair.
  5. Take anti-inflammatory painkillers.
  6. Use a cast or splint to keep your wrist immobile.

Should you massage sprained wrist?

However, massage can indirectly help a ligamentous sprain by improving the ability of a muscle to contract and stabilize the region by removing pain and dysfunction due to tightness and myofascial trigger points.

Can a sprained wrist heal in 2 days?

How long does a sprained wrist take to heal? A mild wrist sprain will start feeling better 24 to 48 hours after you start treatment. It will fully heal in 1 or 2 weeks. If you have a moderate or severe injury, recovery might last 6 to 8 weeks.

Why is my sprained wrist not healing?

If pain and swelling persist for more than 48 hours, however, see a doctor. Moderate sprains may need to be immobilized with a wrist splint for 1 or more weeks. This immobilization may cause some stiffness in your wrist and your doctor may recommend some stretching exercises to help you regain full mobility.

Should you wrap a sprained wrist at night?

Your injury may be wrapped in an elastic bandage. This is to help decrease swelling and pain. Remove the bandage before sleeping, unless it’s used to keep your splint in place.

What not to do when you have a sprained wrist?

Avoid Sudden Movement: Athletes, parents, and children alike often try to ‘shake off’ or ‘toughen up’ when an injury occurs. However, this is never a good idea following a sprain. Failing to rest the joint, or adding more pressure, can not only prolong the injury but also increase the tear of the ligament.

Is heat or cold better for sprained wrist?

After an acute injury, ice should be used to minimize swelling for the first two to three days. After this period, heat can be used to increase blood flow and assist the natural healing process. Applying heat too early may cause additional swelling by increasing blood flow to the injury.

Can you make a sprained wrist worse?

Even if it is just a sprain, it’s important to allow it to properly heal before resuming normal activity. If you don’t, you may prolong the discomfort and possibly worsen the injury. What you should do instead: Seek medical advice if your injury hasn’t started healing after a couple of days.