When a person has a broken wrist, the first order of treatment is often a splint or cast. This is done to protect the bones while they heal. In cases of greater severity, surgery is sometimes necessary to stabilize the bones. But what then happens after the cast is removed? Is the person just magically better? Rarely will that be the case. Yes, the bone will be healed (or mostly so), but the wrist function is likely not perfect yet. 

In most instances after several weeks of not moving the wrist (while protected in the cast), the wrist will be rather stiff and sometimes painful. (This is perfectly normal so there is no need to worry.) Surely, one can attempt to go at it alone…but why do they have to? The answer is they do not and are not advised to…in spite of a doctor saying just move it, it will be alright.

Commonly following a broken wrist, the motion in one direction or the other will be highly limited. This generally has to do with the type and direction of the break. Regardless, professionally guided hands-on treatment will help return the individual to normal function more quickly.

With our hands (and wrist) being so vital to all we do in life; it is important to restore normal range and strength as quickly as possible. The longer a person waits after coming out of the cast to get it moving, the more difficult it will be. The best advice is to seek consultation from a muscle and joint specialist to get that wrist back in good working order immediately after the cast is removed. Why deal with restricted hand and wrist function any longer?

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