Anybody had a similar injury and any timescales before returning to play?

[mattcross1977]

Evening chaps

I find myself writing this post whilst shaking my head in frustration! I have for the last couple of months made real progress in my game which has developed a really good positive attitude, however disaster struck a week last Friday whilst playing in an open comp.

I stood up the the 13th tee and fired a stunning drive leaving my a 70 yard downhill chip to the green, whilst walking to the ball I began to get an uncomfortable feeling in my right rib cage which was taking my breath away to say the least. I had to ask people I was playing with for pain killers just so I could finish the round it was that bad!!

After leaving the course I returned home and the pain relaxed and it just felt a little tender, I thought very little about it until I went to the range a couple of days later only to find after 10 balls I was in agony yet again!! Since then (1 week ago) I have struggled with the pain and managed to get by on pain killers etc.

I believe I might have pulled or strained my intercostal muscles and I have to say I am struggling to get out of bed, tie shoe laces and I am finding it difficult to do other menial tasks.

My question is this, how long should I rest it before returning to the range and are there any excercises I can do to protect myself from doing this again? As I understand it it may be due to me overswinging and trying too hard.

I have to say I am totally gutted as I just bought a new setof clubs and my balls striking has come on leaps and bounds - a little concerned this will put me back massively?

Any advice to help me recover quickly would be totally appreciated as I can't stand this sitting around!!!

Thanks in advance

Matt

 

[FaldosJumper]

I did a similar injury to my chest when I fell off my mountain bike on a downhill section. I basically came off and as trying to protect by chest on landing I put my arm across it and clenched my fist, and when I landed the chest around where my fist was felt very tender.

Anyway a couple of days later I went for a run and I just couldn't take a full breath and was reduced to walking home gasping for breath off just walking! trying to swing a club was ridiculous I couldn't get my arms much past just below parallel, I reckon you've got 2-3 months out just be thankful it's the winter.

I should say I didn't go to the doctors so maybe they could help.

FJ

 

[mattcross1977]

Thanks - I had a similar case a few months back and it knocked me out for 3 - 4 weeks. I can only pressume it wasn't fully healed?

 

[stevie_r]

Had a intercostal tear due to an elbow playing football so I feel your pain!

It was some years ago and I seem to recall that it can only really be sorted by rest

 

[Bash]

I had a similar injury a few years ago falling when ice skating (or trying!). It messed me up for about 6 weeks. Hope you fix yourself soon fella (You'll probably be up to putting and chipping practice in a few weeks so at least there's something to work on)

 

[splashtryagain]

I reckon you've given yourself a hernia hitting it that far How'd you get on?
Lay up and take it easy until it's fixed proper or it'll keep just going on you.

Bash has the right idea re putting and chipping - it's like he's seen you........

 

[HomerJSimpson]

Surely the correct answer is get medical advice. How do you know what you've done without getting it professionally checked, x-ray'd and diagnosed. Only then will you get a realistic prognosis on how long it will take

 

[mattcross1977]

I reckon you've given yourself a hernia hitting it that far How'd you get on?
Lay up and take it easy until it's fixed proper or it'll keep just going on you.

Bash has the right idea re putting and chipping - it's like he's seen you........

Unfortunately Andy a hurtful post but as usual I think you may be right!!!

It should do me the world of good - will hit some practice on the short game and try and improve there.

Had a mixed round really, the new irons performed beautifully and worked a treat - the driver however not so much!

As usual your home ground was in lovely condition and it was a pleasure to play. I might make a return on the 25th of this month if I am fit in time.

How are the new bats working out for you?