Think I'll need to miss my first class:( Hurt rib

[gronis]

Last Tuesday in Karate we were kicking on pads while a partner was holding it. When it was my turn to hold, my partner landed a kick that hit bad on one of my ribs through the pad. It's swollen. It feels a bit better between the classes but gets worse again after every class. So I'm thinking about skipping todays class and hoping that it heals until Thursday when I have my next class. It really sucks because today would be my 10th class ever and I don't want to start missing classes already.

I'm still gonna go and watch though to see if we start with some new technique. Has anyone of you had a swollen rib that hurts in certain movements? How long did it take to heal? Massaging the area helps temporarily.

[yamesu]

I would simply explain it to your Sensei, and take a lesson or two off.

Better to recover fully than to exacerbate an injury and damage your body long term.

Its a paradox all MA'ists need to face, and it sucks, but it is all part of training!

Heal well, and good luck.

OSU.

[Hawkmoon]

I would simply explain it to your Sensei, and take a lesson or two off.

Better to recover fully than to exacerbate an injury and damage your body long term.

Its a paradox all MA'ists need to face, and it sucks, but it is all part of training!

Heal well, and good luck.

OSU.

As Yamesu says, better to heal rather than damage yourself long term.

If you really REALLY must train then do lite training. kata and kihon but to be honest, you've hurt your rib(s) there really is no lite stuff you can do that does not risk making things worse.

Hot baths, to help relax muscle and stimulate blood flow.

maybe consider Calcium and Vitamin D supplements, these are long term things but worth looking into, no they will not turn you into 'Wolverine' but they will add some strength to your bones.

should reduce the chances of such injures being picked up so readily.

[bushido_man96]

Taking a class off to give your body time to heal is not a bad thing. It sucks missing training, but sometimes, its a necessity. If you keep going back, and you don't heal, you don't do yourself any favors. So train smart, and listen to your body. There is a difference between being sore, and being hurt. Rest yourself!

[Nidan Melbourne]

Take time off to recover and let your ribs heal.

You can still go and watch to see what is happening + will keep you feeling like you haven't missed out on anything

[CredoTe]

I would simply explain it to your Sensei, and take a lesson or two off.

Better to recover fully than to exacerbate an injury and damage your body long term.

Its a paradox all MA'ists need to face, and it sucks, but it is all part of training!

Heal well, and good luck.

OSU.

And from:

Taking a class off to give your body time to heal is not a bad thing. It sucks missing training, but sometimes, its a necessity. If you keep going back, and you don't heal, you don't do yourself any favors. So train smart, and listen to your body. There is a difference between being sore, and being hurt. Rest yourself!

Great posts, great advice... Nothing much to add, IMHO...

[gronis]

Thanks guys. I'm back again. I still feel it a bit but it's much better and keeps improving. I just got back from a tough class. I did avoid being on the recieving end of punches but did everything else.

[sensei8]

Thanks guys. I'm back again. I still feel it a bit but it's much better and keeps improving. I just got back from a tough class. I did avoid being on the recieving end of punches but did everything else.

Time heals all wounds...welcome back to the floor!!

[andym]

I can only echo the good advice offered above. Good luck on healing quickly.

[Hawkmoon]

take your time don't rush, you have a whole life in front of you! Enjoy it!