how long to heal tendonitis in wrist
To keep swelling down and help relieve pain: 1  Put an ice pack, gel pack, or package of frozen vegetables wrapped in a cloth on the area every 3 to 4 hours for up to 20 minutes at a time. 2  Do ice massage. 3  Keep your wrist up on a pillow when you sit or lie down. 4  Take nonprescription pain medicine, such as acetaminophen, ibuprofen, or naproxen.rist tendon injuries can be caused by: 1  Overuse of the tendon from a sport or work activity that involves moving your wrist, such as throwing, catching, bowling, hitting a tennis ball, typing, or sewing. 2  A sudden activity that twists or tears your tendon, such as falling and landing on your wrist.