I sprained my wrist 2 weeks ago in a gentle tumble – didn't hurt at all at the time but the next day it got achy. Stayed off the bike for a week, it felt better so rode last Sunday, felt ok, but then became very sore by the following day. I went to my GP last Monday; she had a look and reckoned no fracture. Also coincidentally was at osteopath that day for a routine appointment and he had a wee poke and also reckoned a sprain (didn't tell him I had been to GP). Pain is at top of hand/into wrist, and on the outside – gets worse when using the mouse etc.

So is it MTFU/be patient for another week or so, or go back to GP in a few days ?

Thanks

Sprain = 4-6 weeks. Less if you get it going again (but will probably ache more in the short term).

that's reassuring, cheers. How you mean by get it going again ? Thanks

Use it. (but be careful – these are good: http://www.powerballs.com/ )

Dr Death – thanks for that. I actually bought one of those last week, but haven't used it yet ! Cheers

muddypuddle – some of the online stuff suggest it will, I dunno though

Well mine's just about better now after 4 months 🙁

4 months, jeez, that seems a long time, I guess it must have been a bad 'un..