While there are many possible causes of hand or wrist pain, sometimes the pain can get better with the below wrist pain home remedies.

Perform Gentle Stretching Exercises
- Rotating the wrists counter-clockwise and then clockwise
- Open the hands as widely as possible, spread the fingers apart, then close the hands into a tight fist
- With your palm facing down, use one hand to gently “push” the fingers of the other hand back towards your chest for a gentle wrist stretch
- Repeat each of the above, up to ten times each
RICE Therapy
- Rest: Avoid using the affected hand as much as possible
- Ice: Apply an ice or cold pack to the injured hand for 20 minutes several times per day
- Compression: Wrap the area in a soft bandage, splint, or brace (such as the Bullseye Wrist Band)
- Elevation: Use a sling to keep the affected hand raised above your heart
Other Wrist Pain Home Remedies
- Massage: Massage the painful area and surrounding muscles
- Heat: Consider alternating between heat and cold packs, 20 minutes for each
- OTC medications: Taking nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen
For severe, persistent, or reoccurring pain in the hands or wrist, please consult with a doctor