Athletes involved in contact sports often suffer from scarred ribs. The damage caused by falling or side blowing is very painful and often makes the patient feel as though they cannot breathe. Unlike other bones, the ribs cannot be fixed, which can make the healing process particularly long. However, with proper home treatment, athletes can shorten healing time and reduce pain. If you think your rib is bruised, please consult your doctor first because there are several serious conditions that can cause rib injuries.
Doctors usually cannot treat bruised ribs. (Source: oceandigital / iStock / Getty Images) For the first 48 hours
Your decision made during the first 48 hours after a rib injury may be significant The effect of healing time. Ask your doctor if anti-inflammatory drugs are recommended to relieve pain and swelling, making it easier to breathe. Take a break and avoid exercise and rudeness. Ice packs were used in this area, alternated on ice for 15 minutes, and alternated for 15 minutes without ice. Practice breathing slowly and deeply. This can help you adapt to the breathing of the bruised ribs and reduce the severity of the bruises.
Sports
When you follow the doctor's instructions, when can you resume your workout. According to Netter's Sports Medicine, moderate aerobic exercise can help you stay in shape and reduce your breathing difficulties. Avoid applying any pressure or severe aerobic exercise to the injured ribs. Walking and jogging are ideal for recovery.
Nutrition
Proper nutrition can shorten healing time. Add calcium and vitamin D and take 10 to 15 minutes of sunlight a day. According to "Biology: Physiological Life on Earth," this can improve bone health and stimulate your body to produce new bone cells, the cells that produce bone. Fragile bones not only increase treatment time, they also increase your chances of another bruising rib when you return to exercise. If you feel too sick, don't eat bruised ribs, drink fruit smoothies or energy shakes.
Back to Sports
You should not return to your full participation in the sport until you receive permission from your doctor. If you experience any pain during trainingPain, please stop immediately. For the lifting exercise, start from a lighter weight than usual and gradually return to full load. This relieves pressure on the ribs and provides additional healing time. If the exercise you choose requires constant pressure on the ribs, such as wrestling or jujistu, consider sitting for one season. While this can be frustrating, another rib injury may permanently remove you from the sport. In addition, participating in sports before you are fully cured will reduce your performance and train your muscles to move in an improper manner.
