I was playing basketball, I am so stupid. Anyways got hit pretty hard and my rib is killing. will it heal fine if i run easy for now?
I was playing basketball, I am so stupid. Anyways got hit pretty hard and my rib is killing. will it heal fine if i run easy for now?
You should (obviously) see a doctor, but if you actually do have a fractured rib resting seems like a smart idea. I'd imagine the combination of your core muscles pulling on the rib and the repetitive jolting while running could cause problems with the healing process.
Forgot to add, I knew a guy once who broke his wrist and even though it has nothing to do with running he had to rest because the jarring of the bone wouldn't allow it to heal properly.
its been a week with no improvement that's why I think its fractured. Is there much a doctor can do? I am just holding off because I don't have insurance at the moment.
Running hard could be a problem. All a doctor will say is let it heal (whether it's bruised or broken). A couple times I've had a bruised or cracked rib and it went away after a few weeks. It was probably bruised because it only took a few weeks. If I remember correctly, speed work was a bitch. Oh, and one of those times it happened while playing basketball. Good luck. I know it can hurt bad.
I posted a response about this recently:
thanks how important do think the tape was? can i do it my self with some athletic tape. good story how did the marathon go?
I thought the tape helped quite a bit. It stabilized the area and made running more comfortable. The athletic trainer used a special taping technique (only right ribcage). Maybe you could find the technique online? It seems like she might have sprayed something too on the skin to keep it from causing irritation. I was able to wear the tape for a few days at a time, and then she'd redo it.
Marathon went pretty well (despite little quality... just lots of miles). It was my first, and I ran 2:48+ (lady). I later got the qualifier for the Trials.