Felt pop in rib cage while doing dead lifts

[outset2]

I was doing dead lifts last week and felt a popping sound while first starting the 6th rep of 315lbs. It caused no pain at that time so I continued my workout but now I feel pressure and pain in the Rt. Lower quadrant of my rib cage. It feels like a cracked or broken rib. Is it possible for this to happen? I keep good form and have been doing deads for a while. Has anyone else had a problem like this? It sucks because I’m still dealing with a shoulder injury on the Rt. Side as well .

 

[JL_204]

sorry to hear this man, hope you get back to training soon.

 

[curgeo]

You might have pulled some of the fascia underneath. If it continues, goto the Docs and get it checked out.

 

[bignate73]

could have a rib out.

 

[musclemuscle]

could have a rib out.

WOOPS

 

[cwc73]

could have a rib out.

oooh, oooh, can I have it? Bullseye steak sauce is great!

 

[Kane Fan]

you should get it lookd at I think
also dont lift with a shoulder (or other serious or semi-serious) injury

 

[wolfdogg]

Hey outset2.. you stsill out there? Ever find out what this was? I just got back from a leg workout. Right in the middle of doing the sled, my rib cage popped.. starting to hurt more and more now that I've left the gym. Sneezing seems to make it hurt the most! Just curious what I did?!!

 

[wolfdogg]

Well damn.. just got back from the doc. Torn muscle. Goodbye free weights for the next month or two! Grrr..

 

[PWR]

This happened to me a couple month ago. Had to stop deadlifting and doing any standing rows for weeks. It is just now better. her is a thread I made over on another site after it happened. Doc said I tore the muscle away from my bottom rib.


Last week I was doing my lighter deadlift routine and may have had my belt alittle too tight but I dont know if that had anything to do with it. I was on my last set nothing major heavy but did 405x12 and felt something kinda pull in my stomach on my side up near my ribcage. After the set I realized that it was hurting pretty good and stayed sore for a few days. It felt like it was almost gone so this week I felt strong and planned on going heavy. Well after only 2 reps with 405 it hurt so bad I stopped. Well, this sob is soo damn sore that it feels like I may have seperated a muscle from my ribcage. I sneezed this morning and almost brought me to my knees.

Has anyone ever done this and WTF could it be. I guess I will have to lay off DL for a few weeks or so. I swear I am the most injury prone bastard I know. Bad shoulders, bad elbows and now this stomach **** I cant gain for losing!

 

[wolfdogg]

This happened to me a couple month ago. Had to stop deadlifting and doing any standing rows for weeks. It is just now better. her is a thread I made over on another site after it happened. Doc said I tore the muscle away from my bottom rib.


Last week I was doing my lighter deadlift routine and may have had my belt alittle too tight but I dont know if that had anything to do with it. I was on my last set nothing major heavy but did 405x12 and felt something kinda pull in my stomach on my side up near my ribcage. After the set I realized that it was hurting pretty good and stayed sore for a few days. It felt like it was almost gone so this week I felt strong and planned on going heavy. Well after only 2 reps with 405 it hurt so bad I stopped. Well, this sob is soo damn sore that it feels like I may have seperated a muscle from my ribcage. I sneezed this morning and almost brought me to my knees.

Has anyone ever done this and WTF could it be. I guess I will have to lay off DL for a few weeks or so. I swear I am the most injury prone bastard I know. Bad shoulders, bad elbows and now this stomach **** I cant gain for losing!

Yep.. sounds EXACTLY the same! And the doc told me the same thing. Damn.
Even the "injury prone" part is becoming my life! Shoulders, knees and now this. My elbows are still good though!

Thx for sharing how long you were feeling it though. I've been wondering.. sucks ass that it's happened right before summer! I was working damn hard! Ah well.. guess I'll keep the protein over 300 and try to find some light exercises to maintain for a while.

 

[mchuge235]

Literally just got back from the gym and had the same thing happen. Hadn't lifted in a few weeks and went a little heavier than i should have all of a sudden "pop" in my upper right abdomen under my ribs. It's not too bad so i hope it doesn't take long too heal, im gonna go ice it.

 

[slimjim1985]

Yep.. sounds EXACTLY the same! And the doc told me the same thing. Damn.
Even the "injury prone" part is becoming my life! Shoulders, knees and now this. My elbows are still good though!

Thx for sharing how long you were feeling it though. I've been wondering.. sucks ass that it's happened right before summer! I was working damn hard! Ah well.. guess I'll keep the protein over 300 and try to find some light exercises to maintain for a while.

I feel for you both.

 

[SaiBoT]

I've been like that for a couple of months now, at first I stopped deadlifting, but I'm working through the pain now though. I also use a neoprene belt under the weightlifting belt for my heavy sets and it really helps, sometimes I also sleep on my stomach and wake up hurt, which also happens when the AC is on and the cold hits me right on it. What I've been doing it's focusing on a strong ab/core routine, let us see how it works.

 

[john0665]

Ok so I'm not alone, although mine is in my lower right back ribcage. It hurts like heck and yes coughing is a pleasent experience. Please tell my it only takes a couple of weeks to recover.

 

[SaiBoT]

Ok so I'm not alone, although mine is in my lower right back ribcage. It hurts like heck and yes coughing is a pleasent experience. Please tell my it only takes a couple of weeks to recover.

Use a neoprene waist band so the area stays warm and loose until it heals.