Injury, cracked rib?

[Mickeyfizzell]

Hi guys,

Felt a pain after doing flys 1 week ago today, kind of in my chest back area. Thought it was muscular but nothing actually tender unless I press my rib cage. Coughing hurts like a bitch and sneezing is agonising. Just wondered if this was possible to crack a rib doing this. Did go heavier than normal and worrying now as I can't train properly at all. Hasn't got better like a muscle would have either. Anyone had this?

 

[stevesmi]

i had this years ago.. depends on how bad the crack is. if its a small crack it will heal up easily .. otherwise you would need to have the area wrapped to protect it from further cracking from lifting.

i would definately have it X rayed so you see how bad the damage is.. keep in mind sometimes doctors will miss the cracks in the Xrays so get a 2nd opinion.

 

[Mickeyfizzell]

Thanks man,

But definitely possible fro lifting for this to happen?

 

[stevesmi]

i did this myself playing tackle football years ago. but yours sounds bad since you are coughing and stuff .. if you are lifting heavy you can crack something absolutely. were you doing deadlifts or something?

 

[Mickeyfizzell]

I first felt it on dumbbell press. Went 10kg higher than normal on the dumbbells, and on one of the reps came down too far.

 

[Mr.GoodNice]

According to a doctor friend of mine you could have dislocated a rib. It's possible to do this from the back and feel pain towards the rear as your ribs wrap around your sides. A chiropractor might be able to help you out and "reseat" it. Ideally, you should go see a doctor and get examined.