billyt Posted September 1, 2013 Report Share Posted September 1, 2013 (edited) Hey fellow trials nut cases............... Have you or riders you may know broke any ribs riding, if so how long before they healed? Edited September 1, 2013 by billyt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lineaway Posted September 1, 2013 Report Share Posted September 1, 2013 Did you hit the ground funny? 2- 8 weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zippy Posted September 1, 2013 Report Share Posted September 1, 2013 Nope no ribs, I know guys that have twisted Knees, shredded ACL, broken cheek bones, I twisted my ankle, .....Oh wait a second, there was one guy that tried to convince his bike to go to the top of the hill. His bike had other plans, and rolled over him on it's way back down the hill. Broke a couple ribs, broken nose and a punctured lung. And I keep telling the Wifey that Trials is a safe motorsport. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
copemech Posted September 1, 2013 Report Share Posted September 1, 2013 Not riding, but I have broken one. Hurts a lot, every move! Requires beer! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mokwepa Posted September 1, 2013 Report Share Posted September 1, 2013 Yip. Dont bother with a Dr, there is nothing he can do for bust ribs except give you pain killers. I cant remember but it does take ages until you can sit up, laugh, caugh, fart in peace. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr neutron Posted September 1, 2013 Report Share Posted September 1, 2013 If you're absolutely, 100% certain that it's only broken ribs, there really isn't too much that doctors can or will do for you, in my experience. If you got knocked out from a crash, and/or felt like you got the wind knocked out of you, along with the that old broken collarbone & rib kinda feeling, and especially if you sound like you're playing a harmonica when you breathe, it'd be a great idea to go see a doctor then. You've got problems from ringing your bell, and a punctured lung from the broken ribs. Have first hand experience on this deal...... Jimmie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
copemech Posted September 1, 2013 Report Share Posted September 1, 2013 Yip. Dont bother with a Dr, there is nothing he can do for bust ribs except give you pain killers. I cant remember but it does take ages until you can sit up, laugh, caugh, fart in peace. Just wait till you gotta go poo! Ha! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete_scorpa3 Posted September 1, 2013 Report Share Posted September 1, 2013 Broken ribs a few times over the years, puctured lungs on a couple of occasions too. (Feb this year at Mallory Park Essess being the most recent.) Coughing is always uncomfortable, sneezing is a no no and the first time you laugh it's a bit of a .... laugh! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatbastard Posted September 1, 2013 Report Share Posted September 1, 2013 Yep took about 6 weeks , the cough was bloody annoying . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pschrauber Posted September 1, 2013 Report Share Posted September 1, 2013 (edited) Yep as the above posting's said, it's awful, you can't take big breaths and movability in all is limited, riding trials very unconformtable. As less you do during the healing as faster it will heal, btw. a big contusion / bruise have nearly the same effect. Don't use painkiller just for getting rid of the symptoms, these can worsen healing a lot, it does hurt because the body want's from you to do as little as possible with this "body section". Took two month for me getting trouble free again. Edited September 1, 2013 by pschrauber Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lee99780 Posted September 1, 2013 Report Share Posted September 1, 2013 Yesterday I think along with many bruises, grazes, broken brake lever and bent fatbars or forks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mokwepa Posted September 1, 2013 Report Share Posted September 1, 2013 You gotta tell us what you did now to bust all of that ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zippy Posted September 1, 2013 Report Share Posted September 1, 2013 Yesterday I think along with many bruises, grazes, broken brake lever and bent fatbars or forks. I am guessing the story starts out with "So, there I was......" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lee99780 Posted September 1, 2013 Report Share Posted September 1, 2013 So there I was....at the end of section 4 having only 1 dab! Wheelied up hill through finish gate, got cramp in my left fingers, couldn't pull clutch in and just launched towards spectators clearing about 10 foot. It must of looked good to everyone else. Main thing is I did only get the 1 dab and im still here to tell the tail! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zippy Posted September 1, 2013 Report Share Posted September 1, 2013 SUCCESS! you did not get a 5!! and put on a good show! too bad you got hurt though. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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