If you feel like you’re falling, it’s a reflex action to put your hand out to break the fall. That’s why wrist sprains are so common.

The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons mentions these potential symptoms:

• Swelling.
• Pain, especially when the wrist is moved.
• Soreness and tenderness.
• Bruising.
• A feeling of warmth at the injury site.
• A tearing or popping sensation when you move the wrist.

Source: HealthDay