Broken Rib
07-03-06 | 11:33 AM
#2
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From: Cambridge, MN
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I broke a rib just over 6 weeks ago. Went two weeks without riding, then rode on pavement with pressure low to keep a very smooth ride, and even then only 11-12 mph. Just keeping the legs spinning. At 5 weeks a tried getting on some trails, went easy, now all seems healed up and ready to go. BTW, I am 42, broke some ribs when I was 32, this time took longer to heal up.
07-03-06 | 11:42 AM
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From: Edmonton, Alberta
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It shouldn't take too long to heal up (depends on your age I guess) When I fractured my rib I was on the road in a week and on the trails in 2 then finaly jumping again in 3 weeks. I'm healthy and 16 by the way so I heal pretty fast.
Just drink lots of milk
Just drink lots of milk
07-03-06 | 12:54 PM
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From: Richmond, VA
Just don't fall on it- you could puncture a lung (that's a call 911 emergency.)
When I broke one of my ribs, I risked it and still rode trails. Not something I'd reccommend though, a punctured lung is much much more trouble.
When I broke one of my ribs, I risked it and still rode trails. Not something I'd reccommend though, a punctured lung is much much more trouble.
07-03-06 | 06:34 PM
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From: Lower Mainland, BC
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Buy some biking videos and sit back and relax for awhile. Or go outside and try and get some chicks to feel sorry for you becuase you got a booboo, I have tried that before. It works.
07-03-06 | 06:55 PM
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Originally Posted by DylanTremblay
It shouldn't take too long to heal up (depends on your age I guess) When I fractured my rib I was on the road in a week and on the trails in 2 then finaly jumping again in 3 weeks. I'm healthy and 16 by the way so I heal pretty fast.
Just drink lots of milk
Just drink lots of milk
