1, check the injury.
When you sprain your wrist, you should check the injury in time and carefully check whether there is a wound and where it hurts. If the wrist is swollen and painful after falling to the ground, and there is obvious pain when pressing the swollen part or moving the wrist, it is most likely wrist fracture, so you should go to the hospital immediately to avoid delaying treatment.
Step 2 stop wrist movement
Wrist sprains are mostly caused by supporting the ground or falling down during exercise. At this time, it is necessary to stop the wrist movement in time and keep the wrist in a comfortable posture as much as possible to avoid secondary injury to the affected area.
Step 3 cold compress in time
When the wrist is sprained, the capillaries at the sprained part will rupture and bleed, and the wrist will swell. It is best to cold compress the wrist for 20-30 minutes every 2-3 hours within 24 hours, which can make the capillaries contract and reduce the amount of bleeding, so as to stop the swelling and reduce the swelling of the wrist.
4. Hot compress your wrist
Do not apply hot compress to the affected area within 24 hours of wrist sprain, otherwise it will promote blood circulation and increase the amount of bleeding in the affected area. Generally, capillary bleeding will stop after 24 hours, and hot compress can play a role in reducing swelling and relieving pain.
Step 5 massage the injured part
You can't massage the injured part within 24 hours after wrist sprain. After capillary bleeding stops, you can gently massage the affected area.
6, oral painkillers
When the wrist sprain is unbearable and the possibility of fracture is ruled out, some Chinese medicines or painkillers that promote blood circulation can be taken orally to relieve the pain.
7. acupressure points
Finger pressing points such as Taiyuan, Daling, Yangchi, Yangyu and Hegu can eliminate the pain and redness caused by wrist sprain. When acupressure points, the strength of fingers should be gradually increased for ten seconds, and then acupressure 10 minutes after a short rest.
8. How long can a sprained wrist be cured?
Wrist sprain, generally speaking, the swelling can basically subside half a month after injury, and can basically recover in one month. It takes about 3 months to completely repair as before, and there is no pain during the activity. This specific time is related to the degree and age of sprain.
This wrist sprain was originally said to belong to the joint capsule injury, but what needs to be ruled out is the ulnar triangular meniscus injury of the wrist joint. This healing time is also related to treatment. Wrist protection is needed to fix the wrist joint within two weeks after the previous general injury 1 to limit the activity. If there is no brake, it will take a long time to repair it. However, if there is obvious pain and swelling in the local area after one month, it is recommended to review the wrist photos or.
However, external medicine, massage, acupuncture and other methods can also be often used for treatment. This situation often requires attention to maintenance. Be careful not to catch a cold from fatigue and do not engage in strenuous activities. It usually takes more than three months.