The first line of treatment is removing the microtrauma that is aggravating the condition. Sometimes this involves drastic measures such as changing job duties, or occupations. This will help protect the wrist from further damage. Using smart ergonomics is the next step. Supporting the wrist while doing activities such as typing and writing etc.
Sports injuries are the second most common cause of wrist pain.
Traumatic injuries are almost inherent when playing sports. The most common type of wrist injury seen in my practice is hyperextension of the wrist, from falling on an extended hand or sliding improperly. This type of injury causes an overstretching of the ligaments on the palm side of the wrist, and compression on the back side of the wrist. The severity of ligament overstretching or tearing determines the length of healing time. The following are guidelines for grades of injury and their respecitive healing times.