“How can I heal a sprained finger?”

Although most of these injuries heal rapidly and uneventfully, you can have serious complications. Therefore I would recommend obtaining x-rays to make sure there are no fractures or malalignment. Someone experienced should also check to make sure upu did not tear the ligaments in your finger. You should be examined by an experienced trainer or sports physician.

Not much! Do not put a splint on it. Use it relatively normally. Buddy tape for sports. Flex and extend the finger to regain full range of motion as soon as possible.

It is important to always seek a medical evaluation by a licensed professional to make sure there is not more seriously injured.

If you have confirmed that your finger is not fractured (with X-rays by a physician), then it is simply time and symptomatic care until it heals. Rest, ice, compression, and anti-inflammatory pain medications will make you feel better during the healing process. You can also tape the finger to the (larger) one next to it to make you more functional during daily activities.

It is important to have it properly evaluated. Many "simple sprains" or "jammed fingers" can turn into lifelong problems if there is a fracture involving the joint or subluxation or dislocation of the joint. Another common injury that starts out as a :jammed finger" can turn into a Boutonniere finger. Assuming that the X-ray is negative and the ligaments ( radial and ulnar collateral and the volar plate) are stable, early motion is helpful and controlling the swelling is critical. Some bad sprains do need surgery depending on the ligament (for example the Ulnar Collateral Ligament of the thumb or the Radial Collateral ligament of the index). Many can be supported with buddy strapping and early motion. Please seek out care if you have trouble making a full fist or any sense of instability and continued pain.

First off, you may want to see a physician or go to an urgent care clinic to be certain that there is not a fracture. Assuming there is no fracture, most sprain can be treated with early motion exercises, a compressive wrap to decrease the swelling, ice and/or heat and anti-inflammatory medications as necessary. The biggest problem with most finger sprains is that if they are immobilized for too long, then the joint can get stiff.