Advice?

[Aar0n]

A bit pissed off. I'm sure it will pass as I just got back into work out after a 3 month break.

Had a bit of an incident. I fell, cracked my ribs and tore some cartilidge (spelling?).

Anyone had a similair experiance?

How long will I be out of the gym?

Are there any exercises I can do lightly?

Any advice would be appreciated.

Thanks.

[Thorgrim]

Oh that sucks. Something similar happened to me doing MMA and I was out of action for 2-3months at least. I think it was about 6 months before it stopped bothering me. Only advice I can give is to let it rest and don't aggravate it. As it starts to feel better slowly get back into working out.

[Aar0n]

thanks thor.

[Talo]

Been to the Dr. yet ?

[Aar0n]

HEy Talo. Time has passed, only till now that I saw your repsonse.
In regards to your question, I did see a Doctor and got x-rays. Cracked\broke two ribs. Was off work for a good month and a half and I stayed out of the gym for a good 5 months.
When I returned to the gym, I definetly did feel pressure on my rib cage when pressing\pulling. It has been almost a year since that incident. Recovered, rehabilitated, good to go.

[Praetorian]

6 weeks for broken ribs to heal...now that you are healed start light and work your way up slowly.

P

[dan1977]

I also broke some ribs this morning. Doc also said 6 weeks minimum. Should I supplement with Calcium ?

[JacktheThriller]

you cant jump back into your usual weights right away unless u want to damage the cartilage again work with a spotter for a while and take the weight away if it get uncomfortable no matter what your ego says