What Is A Wrist Sprain?
A sprain is an injury to a joint that causes a stretch or tear in a ligament. A ligament is a strong band of tissue connecting one bone to another. Your wrist is made up of eight bones that are attached to your hand bones and the bones of your forearm. The wrist joint is covered by a joint capsule and the bones are connected by ligaments. How Does A Wrist Sprain Occur? A wrist sprain can happen when you fall on your wrist or hand, when you are struck by an object, or during a forced motion of the wrist. What Are The Symptoms? Symptoms include pain, swelling, tenderness, and decreased range of motion. How Is It Treated? * putting ice packs on your wrist for 20-30 minutes every 3 to 4 hours for 2 or 3 days or until the pain goes away * elevating your wrist on the back of a chair or couch while sitting or on a pillow while sleeping * taking anti-inflammatory or other pain medication prescribed by a physician * wearing a splint or cast on your wrist to prevent further injury * doing exerci
