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Picking fights with fences and trees
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Ice bath immediately.
I was debating this the other day with someone - apparently it's easier if you get in a lukewarm bath and have someone add ice until it's freezing. Personally - I just fill the bath with cold water then throw in 2-3 bags of ice and make myself just get in. Which SUCKS - but I promise you that you will feel MUCH better afterwards. It does wonders for swelling, massive bruises, and sore muscles.
And get a timer or watch and make yourself stay in for 15 minutes or so. It's torture, but I'm telling you it will be worth it. I've had some massive bruises from mountain biking accidents and ice baths help a lot. It brings down the swelling better than anything else which will reduce pain and increase mobility.
I was debating this the other day with someone - apparently it's easier if you get in a lukewarm bath and have someone add ice until it's freezing. Personally - I just fill the bath with cold water then throw in 2-3 bags of ice and make myself just get in. Which SUCKS - but I promise you that you will feel MUCH better afterwards. It does wonders for swelling, massive bruises, and sore muscles.
And get a timer or watch and make yourself stay in for 15 minutes or so. It's torture, but I'm telling you it will be worth it. I've had some massive bruises from mountain biking accidents and ice baths help a lot. It brings down the swelling better than anything else which will reduce pain and increase mobility.
Slidergirl
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
Wow. Too many Divas getting hurt lately. Sorry that you joined the pack.
I'm with the ice crowd. Usually it's ice for 15 minutes, and do it within the first 48-72 hours. Don't forget the ibuprofen to help with the pain and for it's anti-inflammatory properties. I also like the arnica gel - I use it for all my bumps and bruises. If you can get someone to rub some on your back, it certainly won't hurt. And, TAKE IT EASY!!!
I'm with the ice crowd. Usually it's ice for 15 minutes, and do it within the first 48-72 hours. Don't forget the ibuprofen to help with the pain and for it's anti-inflammatory properties. I also like the arnica gel - I use it for all my bumps and bruises. If you can get someone to rub some on your back, it certainly won't hurt. And, TAKE IT EASY!!!
obastable
Certified Ski Diva
I have a prescription anti-inflammatory for my shoulders already, so that's taken care of. They also gave me a prescription for fast acting morphine for the pain.
I DO have Arnica! I'm so happy to hear I'm not the only Arnica fanatic! I actually have one bruise on my leg that I didn't put any on and it's really ugly looking whilst the rest of me is just puffy and a bit red (I did this to prove to a friend that it really does make a difference).
I can't do the ice bath ... can't get down into a tub, so that's out of the question. Do ya think lying on a bunch of ice packs in 15 minute intervals will work well enough? Even with the morphine I can't bend or tilt ... leaning is enough pain to almost make me vomit.
X-rays ... Over the course of 2 days I've had the entire left side of my body done, as well as spine and lungs, also an ultrasound on my tummy & chest, and a ct-scan of my noggin. Nothing's broken or fractured, everything is just very badly bruised and swollen, possibly some torn muscles in my shoulder, hand, neck, and back.
I DO have Arnica! I'm so happy to hear I'm not the only Arnica fanatic! I actually have one bruise on my leg that I didn't put any on and it's really ugly looking whilst the rest of me is just puffy and a bit red (I did this to prove to a friend that it really does make a difference).
I can't do the ice bath ... can't get down into a tub, so that's out of the question. Do ya think lying on a bunch of ice packs in 15 minute intervals will work well enough? Even with the morphine I can't bend or tilt ... leaning is enough pain to almost make me vomit.
X-rays ... Over the course of 2 days I've had the entire left side of my body done, as well as spine and lungs, also an ultrasound on my tummy & chest, and a ct-scan of my noggin. Nothing's broken or fractured, everything is just very badly bruised and swollen, possibly some torn muscles in my shoulder, hand, neck, and back.
itri
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
Ow, ow, ow!
SO glad it wasn't worse. You can definitely lie on the ice packs. While an ice bath would be more effective, anything helps. You could actually keep the ice packs on longer than 15 minutes if you don't feel like you're getting cold enough, up to 30 minutes.
altagirl~I have a hard time believing it's easier starting in lukewarm water! That seems like it would be even MORE painful!
I like to fill a pitcher or two with ice and have them next to the tub, then I stand in the tub and turn the cold water on. I think the feet are the worst part, so starting out with them like that makes it a little less painful. Once the water's high enough (and my feet are at least partly numb), I sit down and add the ice. Brr...I've got about three weeks left in my half-marathon training before I reach the point where I need to start doing ice baths again after my long runs. NOT looking forward to that point!
SO glad it wasn't worse. You can definitely lie on the ice packs. While an ice bath would be more effective, anything helps. You could actually keep the ice packs on longer than 15 minutes if you don't feel like you're getting cold enough, up to 30 minutes.
altagirl~I have a hard time believing it's easier starting in lukewarm water! That seems like it would be even MORE painful!
I like to fill a pitcher or two with ice and have them next to the tub, then I stand in the tub and turn the cold water on. I think the feet are the worst part, so starting out with them like that makes it a little less painful. Once the water's high enough (and my feet are at least partly numb), I sit down and add the ice. Brr...I've got about three weeks left in my half-marathon training before I reach the point where I need to start doing ice baths again after my long runs. NOT looking forward to that point!
Ow, ow, ow!
SO glad it wasn't worse. You can definitely lie on the ice packs. While an ice bath would be more effective, anything helps. You could actually keep the ice packs on longer than 15 minutes if you don't feel like you're getting cold enough, up to 30 minutes.
altagirl~I have a hard time believing it's easier starting in lukewarm water! That seems like it would be even MORE painful!
Agreed. Ice packs dont seem to be quite as effective as a full ice bath, but it would certainly help.
And I'm with you itri - the feet/ankles are the worst. If that part isn't sore, once I get my body submerged, sometimes I stick my feet/ankles out of the water.
obastable
Certified Ski Diva
Ok, so, I got some pictures up finally. Sorry about the poor image quality, but my son was tinkering with the camera & I was heavily drugged and couldn't stay still for the life of me.
Pics are available for viewing at the following address. I added the EB Games card in beside the bruise just for a visual reference of it's size. Anyone out there who doesn't utilize Arnica cream on their injuries take note! The rest of my body would look like this bruise if it weren't for Arnica. :D
https://www.flickr.com/photos/19609084@N00/sets/72157613379062380/
Pics are available for viewing at the following address. I added the EB Games card in beside the bruise just for a visual reference of it's size. Anyone out there who doesn't utilize Arnica cream on their injuries take note! The rest of my body would look like this bruise if it weren't for Arnica. :D
https://www.flickr.com/photos/19609084@N00/sets/72157613379062380/
Telluride Ski Babe
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
Ouch! Feel better soon.
We had a reminder here in Telluride on Tuesday on how trees always win...unfortunately, the guy didn't stand a chance.
We had a reminder here in Telluride on Tuesday on how trees always win...unfortunately, the guy didn't stand a chance.
atlantiqueen
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
arnica homeopathic pellets too - get them at your local health food store
Speedy healing!!
playoutside
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
Your accident sounds awful. Please take care of yourself and hope the healing comes along well.
As for the rest of you...holy crap an ice bath
...I usually think of myself as tough and don't mind the cold, but I cannot begin to imagine getting into a tub full of ice water. I must never have been hurt badly enough to need something like that and all I can say is I hope I won't ever need it. I have a whole new appreciation for all of you ... and I sure wouldn't want to mess with any of you. 
As for the rest of you...holy crap an ice bath
...I usually think of myself as tough and don't mind the cold, but I cannot begin to imagine getting into a tub full of ice water. I must never have been hurt badly enough to need something like that and all I can say is I hope I won't ever need it. I have a whole new appreciation for all of you ... and I sure wouldn't want to mess with any of you. 
LilaBear
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
Ouch! You must be stiff and sore, I hope you heal quickly.
Ice baths - horror! There is something in your makeup that has you doing these extreme sports/athletic challenges, I have to guess it's the same thing that gets you through an ice bath. I would never know ........
Ice baths - horror! There is something in your makeup that has you doing these extreme sports/athletic challenges, I have to guess it's the same thing that gets you through an ice bath. I would never know ........
itri
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
Ah, the ice bath. See, the thing is, when your body starts hurting badly enough from what you're doing to it, the pain of the ice bath really diminishes! Plus, it's a pretty short-lived pain, compared to hobbling around for two days after a long run pain! 
Ok, to be honest, when I was in college and assigned to the cross country team (as their student athletic trainer), I used to think those girls were NUTS to get in the cold whirlpool up to their waists after practice every day. Now, I'm a runner and I totally get it. It really only hurts for the first 30 seconds to a minute, until you go numb, and the pain relief feels sooooo good!
Ok, to be honest, when I was in college and assigned to the cross country team (as their student athletic trainer), I used to think those girls were NUTS to get in the cold whirlpool up to their waists after practice every day. Now, I'm a runner and I totally get it. It really only hurts for the first 30 seconds to a minute, until you go numb, and the pain relief feels sooooo good!
LilaBear
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
So why run?
You see, this is my thought process. It's an optional activity that would hurt a lot and require a second episode of pain in an ice bath, so I'll exercise my free will and do nothing.... Hence, while I intellectually understand your need to do it, emotionally I really just don't get it.
I'm happy there are plenty of people out there who don't think my way and put on a great show at the Olympics that I can be glued to my TV to watch.
You see, this is my thought process. It's an optional activity that would hurt a lot and require a second episode of pain in an ice bath, so I'll exercise my free will and do nothing.... Hence, while I intellectually understand your need to do it, emotionally I really just don't get it.
I'm happy there are plenty of people out there who don't think my way and put on a great show at the Olympics that I can be glued to my TV to watch.
