While wrist sprains can be excruciatingly painful, they are frequently treatable. A sprained wrist will usually heal on its own. There are a few things you may do to relieve the discomfort of a wrist sprain and hasten the healing process. Rest your wrist for a few days, ice it every few hours for 20-30 minutes. Take anti-inflammatory medications if needed. The best way to heal a sprain is by resting the injured part and taking painkillers if you have them. You should try not to move or shake out the wrist too much because this could make the injury worse. Be sure to keep the arm up above your head when sleeping so that it does not pull on the wound again. If you work with your hands often, like in a job where you use tools, then you should see a doctor before you go back to work. They may want to put some kind of brace on your wrist to protect it from further injury. Also, your doctor might suggest some exercises for strengthening the muscles around the joint in order to reduce your risk of re-injuring it. Healing time depends on how severe the sprain is but typically it takes about four to six weeks. At first, you may experience some pain when moving your wrist, but over time this should diminish. It's important not to force yourself to move your wrist too early as this could cause additional damage to the ligaments and tendons.