Bruised Ribs

[mazzybear]

I was helping my instructor demontrate a technique to the class on Sunday and now have an injury due to two knees to my ribs, while the knees were somewhat controlled, it really stung (the rest of the class picked up on this, there was the usual "ooooh" and sharp intake of breath as happens when something looks sore ) I think he hit me in the perfect place to bruise them. It hurts like a b*tch when I laugh or sneeze but general moving around, while uncomfortable, is not agonising (painkillers may be helping with this though.) I've dropped out of an upcoming competition so's not to further aggrivate the injury, but the thing is I'm grading for 4th Kyu in a couple of weeks and really don't want to drop any classes. Have any of you guys had similar injuries? If so, what did you do to aid healing? How long did it take to heal?

Any advice would be great. I hate missing class at the best of times, but to miss any before a grade especially over something such as this, is just so annoying.

M.

[hammer]

I'd advise to get to the Dr., may be just a bruise but you never know if there was an actual break. Would not want to mess around with this.

[mazzybear]

I'd advise to get to the Dr., may be just a bruise but you never know if there was an actual break. Would not want to mess around with this.

Thanks for reply, thankfully there is no break. Definately just bruised, and after prescribing anti inflammitories and pain relief doc said light training should be fine.

M.

[Harkon72]

Be careful with training under prescribed drugs; while the pain is dulled, you can do further damage. A good test is to hold the plank position for 20 seconds; only train if it feels comfortable.

[sensei8]

R.I.C.E.

Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation. This has lessened my sore lower back. Plus, some Ibuprofen. However, advice of a medical profession is above my advice.

Good luck, and I hope you begin feeling better.

[mazzybear]

Be careful with training under prescribed drugs; while the pain is dulled, you can do further damage. A good test is to hold the plank position for 20 seconds; only train if it feels comfortable.

I'll be sure to do that, definately don't want to risk further injury. I'm nightshift this week and won't make class until Thursday, so my ribs will get a wee rest. I won't take any pain relief on that day and try the plank. Hopefully they should be good by then.

Thanks for the advice.

M.

[mazzybear]

R.I.C.E.

Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation. This has lessened my sore lower back. Plus, some Ibuprofen. However, advice of a medical profession is above my advice.

Good luck, and I hope you begin feeling better.

I've been using heat pads off and on which seem to help. The doc says not to compress as this can restrict breathing and lead to chest infections apparently. He did slay to try and sleep on the injured side as much as possible which kind of surprised me (I would have thought this would aggrivate the injury) but after lying on it for a while the pain definately lessens.

Thank you for the reply and the well wishes.

M.