Broken ribs

[theeagletrainer]

Hi Bill,

I just read ur thread and wanted to find out how you were doing almost two months after ur accident. On 14 Nov, i came off my bike and broke a couple of left hand side ribs. The pain was unbearable. I was discharged from hospital the following day. I wasn't given any details on recovery excercises nor any appointments to see the physio and was told that the ribs will heal thmeselves.

Its been almost 4-wks and although the pain is not as much, my back is still in some pain especially when sleeping and turning in bed.

I'm just anxious to know what your progress is so far, considering we have similar injuries.

Jay.

Hi,
Just a little advice if you could...
I had a motorcycle accident a couple of weeks ago, and broke 5 ribs, on the side under my right arm, 2 - 6. The A & E said my bones would fix themselves and he was most concerned about my lungs. I was sent home after 3 days, with painkillers. I've had no advice from them or my own doctor about how I should behave. Should I be moving my right arm about as much as possible, or be as motionless as possible? I can feel a click when breathing after trying to settle in bed (propped up on several pillows). Should I sleep in my comfy chair?
Sorry for all the questions, hope you can point me in the right direction.
Cheers,
Bill

[pudding_bowl]

Jay, get an xray to check everything healed ok and then if it has go and see a physio to get your back looked at. you likely would benefit from mobilisations as you'll get stiff with teh reduced movement that happened when you were in pain.