getting back on the horse

Discussion in 'Injuries and Prevention' started by zombiekicker, Jan 30, 2015.

  1. zombiekicker

    zombiekicker bagpuss

    So I've got another 6 weeks or so till my chest heal. But I've a nagging doubt that I'm gonna be scared to pick the weights up. I'm also doubting myself starting Bjj. And thinking of other arts
     
  2. philosoraptor

    philosoraptor carnivore in a top hat Supporter

    BJJ is really fun. I would let folks know about your injury and especially let your coach know. He'll pair you with considerate, non insane rollers.
     
  3. zombiekicker

    zombiekicker bagpuss

    Lol. YeAh I did a trial before Xmas it was great . Couldn't walk for two days might d
     
  4. narcsarge

    narcsarge Masticated Whey

    Not sure what injury you had to your chest so I can not offer any advice except work on range of motion. Even adding soup cans to exercises will both stretch atrophied muscles and get your muscles used to working out again. Ease into it.
     
  5. zombiekicker

    zombiekicker bagpuss

    Torn cartlidge. Ouch
     
  6. Pretty In Pink

    Pretty In Pink Moved on MAP 2017 Gold Award

    This is the song for this thread:

    [ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lX8GG3dnsp8"]Aerosmith - Back In The Saddle (Audio) - YouTube[/ame]
     
  7. bodyshot

    bodyshot Brown Belt Zanshin Karate

    Take your time. Don't be afraid.
     
  8. Dead_pool

    Dead_pool Spes mea in nihil Deus MAP 2017 Moi Award

    From what I remember thats because your new, so you need to learn to relax, the more tense you are the more tired your muscles will get.

    Also after a rib injury tension will hurt, relax, be like water my friend.
     
  9. zombiekicker

    zombiekicker bagpuss

    Well it's nearly 4 weeks and healing nicely. Managed to start some light exercise this week . Just 3 mile walks . Then today did 20 minutes cardio , squats and calf raises and 5 mile walk. Gonna start with light (5kg) weight tomorrow high reps. On the plus side lost over 2 stone in 4 weeks having had to stop drinking.
     
  10. narcsarge

    narcsarge Masticated Whey

    That will help. Hope you don't have any health issues that necessitated this and it was merely a lifestyle change.
     
  11. zombiekicker

    zombiekicker bagpuss

    Doctors orders. Not life threatening but was heading that way. Chest x rays don't jut show torn cartlidge
     
  12. belltoller

    belltoller OffTopic MonstreOrdinaire Supporter

    Meaning there was a spot on your x ray?
     
  13. zombiekicker

    zombiekicker bagpuss

    Enlarged heart through drinking. Therefore no more drinking
     
  14. belltoller

    belltoller OffTopic MonstreOrdinaire Supporter

    Go home! haddaway, man...I can relate to you on that front - the doctor asked me if I'd done a lot of lifting ( :jester: ). I said "no, but I'm gonna do a lot of lifting".

    I've the same condition that Steffan Struve has - enlarged heart and leaking aortic valve.

    We'll have to keep tabs. (Not that kind of tab ;))

    Do you find yourself getting winded easily?

    Best of Luck, then.
     
  15. zombiekicker

    zombiekicker bagpuss

     
  16. zombiekicker

    zombiekicker bagpuss

    I did just after this but after starting with just walking again I seem ok. The doctor said the heart would go back to normal without drink. Not sure it's same thing you got.
     
  17. Dead_pool

    Dead_pool Spes mea in nihil Deus MAP 2017 Moi Award

    Good man, a lot of people don't even make that decision.

    Good luck!
     
  18. belltoller

    belltoller OffTopic MonstreOrdinaire Supporter

    Well, at least in your case its reversible. In my case, its just hoped not to worsen.
     
  19. zombiekicker

    zombiekicker bagpuss

    Oh. Sorry to hear that . I'm surprised I lasted 30 years of heavy drinking I'm 44 now
     
  20. zombiekicker

    zombiekicker bagpuss

    Cheers I may be stupid but I'm not suicidal. Can get some proper training going in next month or two
     

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