Anyone here a Doctor?

[dG video]

So Ive had a couple bad crashes lately. All 3 of them have to do with my Shoulders and Collar bone.

1st Crash was on open rock face DH. I was going fast and lost it, landed on my shoulder/kneck and rode the fire roads the rest fo the way down. I thought I had a broken Collar bone because I had sharp pains in that area. When I got up from my crash my shoulders felt "un-aligned" with my kneck, as in that were facing a different direction and I couldn't turn them back. Has anyone ever heard of this? So anyway, after a week of Icing the hell out of it the consistant pain is gone, but to the touch the skin feels numb or something, and there feels like a tendin that is wicked tight in my kneck area that I can't feel on the toher shoulder? This kind of freaked me out so I went to the Hospital and got some X-rays and they came back negative, nothing broken. A week goes on and I go to another race, this time I do the same thing, front wheel washed out and I pile drive my head and kneck into the ground, this time I even got a fat lip through my TLD helmet. So I hit my collar bon again and got the same pain, the same numb/sharp pain feeling on my skin and the same "un-aligned" shoulders feel so I decided not to race and just take pics. That was last week, the numb/sharp feeling pain is still amongst the surrounding skin and the "tight" feeling tenden still remains. I have full mobility of my shoulder (this is the right side one we are talkign about) and I can still ride my bike without it bothering me. Anyone have any ideas as to what has happened?

OK so now my left shoulder....

I really don't know how this happend, but the same week I had injured my right shoulder I started getting a deep "pinched nerve" feeling pain in my left, this pain was constant, all day and night long, no comfortable position to have my arm in either. So I started Icing this shoulder, the pain would go numb but easily flairred up again. Another thing that I noticed is my left arm had no strength, I couldn't lift my arm any higher then my chest and the muscle that keeps you shoulder in place right down in the socket when rotating your arm upwards when out to the side was completely dead, every time I tried to lift my arm out to the side all that wopuld move up is my shoulder as if I were shrugging. This happened about 3 weeks ago and my shoulder and arm still aren't back up to strength. Any ideas?

Thanks, Dan

[renegade999]

slow down and ride within your limits.

[DH Diva]

Go see a real doctor, maybe one that specializes in, say, orthopedics?? Sorry for the rudeness but if any of my appendages were going numb and not work for that long, I'd find a doctor that could figure out what was wrong. Just because he didn't find a broken collar bone doesn't mean your not jacked. Get to a doctor, you could have a spinal injury.

[Slugman]

Go see a doctor... today if possible.

The 'pinched nerve' feeling, probably is. Since you crashed on your shoulder/neck, you could have done something to your cervical spine (neck). The nerve's that are in your arm/shoulder split off from your spinal cord in your neck just above your shoulder, so it's entirely possible that an injury to your neck is the casue of pain/weakness in your sholder/arm.

You'll want to go see a neurologist... and SOON. The longer you put something like this off - the worse the results.

I really hope it's not a c-spine injury... they can be REALLY bad.

Some resources:
http://www.allaboutbackandneckpain.com/
http://www.spineuniverse.com/

[Wumpus]

If you won't take DhDiva's advice, go here (http://64.177.85.6/phpBB2/viewforum.php?f=5&sid=ad87ffe6589fc51d61aea933115c218f) and ask our local bike doc. I'm sure he'll tell you to get to the doctor asap.

[DH Diva]

Go see a doctor... today if possible.

The 'pinched nerve' feeling, probably is. Since you crashed on your shoulder/neck, you could have done something to your cervical spine (neck). The nerve's that are in your arm/shoulder split off from your spinal cord in your neck just above your shoulder, so it's entirely possible that an injury to your neck is the casue of pain/weakness in your sholder/arm.

You'll want to go see a neurologist... and SOON. The longer you put something like this off - the worse the results.

I really hope it's not a c-spine injury... they can be REALLY bad.

Some resources:
http://www.allaboutbackandneckpain.com/
http://www.spineuniverse.com/


Thank you for phrasing that better!! The C5 and C6 vertabrates are responsible for the movement of your shoulders/upper arms. If you damaged these or the nerves that feed from these to your arms, you could be in serious trouble. Not something to be taken lightly. Go see someone asap!

[dG video]

I don't know if its that bad guys, but I will have it check out, I mean, I can ride my bike and walk around and everything, its not slowing me down, only thing noticable now is the weakness in my left shoulder and the weird skin feeling and tenden in my right shoulder.

Dan

[Slugman]

I don't know if its that bad guys, but I will have it check out, I mean, I can ride my bike and walk around and everything, its not slowing me down, only thing noticable now is the weakness in my left shoulder and the weird skin feeling and tenden in my right shoulder.

Dan

When your talking about injuries to your neck, it's better safe than sorry.

Maybe it's just swollen muscle tissue and it will subside in another couple weeks.

But if it is damage to your spinal column or nerve roots - you could be in pain/numbness/weakness for the rest of your life. Damaged Nerves are not like bone/tissue - they do not heal very easily. Nerve roots will not spontaniously heal... if you are pinching one or did damage, it will only get worse.

If you have it taken care of now - there is a better chance of you being fine. If you wait until it gets worse - it's likely that it will never improve.

My $0.02-

BTW - this is where I used to work: http://www.depuyacromed.com/

[Lex]

So Ive had a couple bad crashes lately. All 3 of them have to do with my Shoulders and Collar bone.

1st Crash was on open rock face DH. I was going fast and lost it, landed on my shoulder/kneck and rode the fire roads the rest fo the way down. I thought I had a broken Collar bone because I had sharp pains in that area. When I got up from my crash my shoulders felt "un-aligned" with my kneck, as in that were facing a different direction and I couldn't turn them back. Has anyone ever heard of this? So anyway, after a week of Icing the hell out of it the consistant pain is gone, but to the touch the skin feels numb or something, and there feels like a tendin that is wicked tight in my kneck area that I can't feel on the toher shoulder? This kind of freaked me out so I went to the Hospital and got some X-rays and they came back negative, nothing broken. A week goes on and I go to another race, this time I do the same thing, front wheel washed out and I pile drive my head and kneck into the ground, this time I even got a fat lip through my TLD helmet. So I hit my collar bon again and got the same pain, the same numb/sharp pain feeling on my skin and the same "un-aligned" shoulders feel so I decided not to race and just take pics. That was last week, the numb/sharp feeling pain is still amongst the surrounding skin and the "tight" feeling tenden still remains. I have full mobility of my shoulder (this is the right side one we are talkign about) and I can still ride my bike without it bothering me. Anyone have any ideas as to what has happened?

OK so now my left shoulder....

I really don't know how this happend, but the same week I had injured my right shoulder I started getting a deep "pinched nerve" feeling pain in my left, this pain was constant, all day and night long, no comfortable position to have my arm in either. So I started Icing this shoulder, the pain would go numb but easily flairred up again. Another thing that I noticed is my left arm had no strength, I couldn't lift my arm any higher then my chest and the muscle that keeps you shoulder in place right down in the socket when rotating your arm upwards when out to the side was completely dead, every time I tried to lift my arm out to the side all that wopuld move up is my shoulder as if I were shrugging. This happened about 3 weeks ago and my shoulder and arm still aren't back up to strength. Any ideas?

Thanks, Dan

Just because there are no broken bones doesn't mean you didn't do serious damage to yourself. Listen to the good people of ridemonkey and get your ass to the doctor, and for God's sake don't keep riding (and crashing) when you're not sure what's wrong.

[dG video]

Alright, I will get it checked out, where do you recommend I go though? Just the regular doctor? Or a specialist? In what feild?

Dan

[DH Diva]

:stosh:

When your talking about injuries to your neck, it's better safe than sorry.

Maybe it's just swollen muscle tissue and it will subside in another couple weeks.

But if it is damage to your spinal column or nerve roots - you could be in pain/numbness/weakness for the rest of your life. Damaged Nerves are not like bone/tissue - they do not heal very easily. Nerve roots will not spontaniously heal... if you are pinching one or did damage, it will only get worse.

If you have it taken care of now - there is a better chance of you being fine. If you wait until it gets worse - it's likely that it will never improve.

My $0.02-

BTW - this is where I used to work: http://www.depuyacromed.com/

Cool place! What did you do there??

Nerve damage: I'm speaking from experience here. I have severe nerve damage in my hand. Luckily, they were able to repair a good portion of the nerves within a few days of the injury so I still have a lot of function and somewhat normal sensation (somewhat!!). Anytime you have diminished sensation, something is going on with your nerves. Wether they are being pinched from swelling, or they are more seriously damaged, something needs to be done. From experience, not having normal sensation sucks! It's uncomfortable and in your hand can be dangerous (like if your hot/cold sensors don't work right). But, you can make due with a jacked up hand. Your back or neck, don't even take the chance.

[DH Diva]

Alright, I will get it checked out, where do you recommend I go though? Just the regular doctor? Or a specialist? In what feild?

Dan

I would probably start with an orthopedic that specializes in sports injuries. They will probably be able to pin down if it's muscle, tendon, ligament, or nerve pretty easily. If it's nerve or back related, you will probably get sent to a neurologist of sorts or a spine specialist.

[Slugman]

Alright, I will get it checked out, where do you recommend I go though? Just the regular doctor? Or a specialist? In what feild?

Dan
Depends on your health coverage - if you have to see your primary first to get a refereal, go to him/her ASAP. Tell him exactly what you said here and ask about seeing a neurologist (orthopedic surgeon would be OK too, but Neuros are usually more carefull and delicate).

Otherwise I'd check out the hospital or look on the website I listed for a local neurologist.

[blt2ride]

Depends on your health coverage - if you have to see your primary first to get a refereal, go to him/her ASAP. Tell him exactly what you said here and ask about seeing a neurologist (orthopedic surgeon would be OK too, but Neuros are usually more carefull and delicate).

Otherwise I'd check out the hospital or look on the website I listed for a local neurologist.

I'm not a doctor, but you need to see one ASAP. While I'm no doctor, I do know a lot about health insurance, so if you need any help with that, let me know.

[Slugman]

I would probably start with an orthopedic that specializes in sports injuries. They will probably be able to pin down if it's muscle, tendon, ligament, or nerve pretty easily. If it's nerve or back related, you will probably get sent to a neurologist of sorts or a spine specialist.

Great suggestion!
(can you can tell who is comng from the patient side and who is coming from the industry side...)

Cool place! What did you do there??

Engineer...

[DH Diva]

Engineer...

Very cool! I have a huge amount of respect for the people that make things like that now that I have several permenant pieces of hardware keeping me together. Props to medical engineers!!
:thumb: :thumb:

[Slugman]

Very cool! I have a huge amount of respect for the people that make things like that now that I have several permenant pieces of hardware keeping me together. Props to medical engineers!!
:thumb: :thumb:

It's an intersting feild... absolutely AMAIZING to see what these doctors can do. Plus seeing the inner workings of the human body is very cool! Although it can be scary as hell too. Image a doctor using something you designed, and were responsible for the production of, for the first time . All that runs through my mind is "did I miss anything... will this work as designed". Yeah you test the snot out of it in the lab... but now your dealing with real world situations, and a real person!!! At times it's horrifying... but at the end of the day when the doctor is happy - can't beat that feeling! :thumb:

BTW - Whatcha got in you?

[Mattoid]

When you went to the hospital did you tell them all of what you just said here? If you did how did those doctors respond? Clearly you need to see a doctor as quickly as possible... is there really any other option?

[DH Diva]

BTW - Whatcha got in you?

Mostly just "nuts and bolts." I have two link plates, one across the head of the radius, one running down the shaft of the radius. Eight screws, 4 in the head, 4 along the shaft holding those in place. I also have an Acutrak schaphoid screw. It's keeping whats left of my scaphoid and a lovely chunk of iliac crest pelvic bone graft together. All the tendons and ligaments were "woven" back together, what ever that means. I also had a wicked external pin that held the proximal carpals in place while the soft tissue healed up. Most of the nerves were stretched a couple inches too long so those were fixed too.

Thank god for the acutrak screw. My doc said it would have been nearly impossible to salvage that bone with older technology like the herbert screw.

The cool part was they had to special order extra small adult strength hardware because my hand and wrist were really small I guess.

I will most likely end up with either a full fusion later in life or an artifical wrist joint, and artificial scaphoid. So keep on those wrist engineers!! I want those things to be flawless by the time I need one.
;)

[Toshi]

sweet jeebus. :dead:

yes, go see a doctor. yes, see your primary care doc first to get a referral. yes, tell him it's urgent. weakness and loss of sensation are not things you just can ignore.

[dG video]

Alright guys,

I called and made an appointment with my regular doc for 4:30, I will post the results when I get back.

Dan

[Slugman]

Just because there are no broken bones doesn't mean you didn't do serious damage to yourself. Listen to the good people of ridemonkey and get your ass to the doctor, and for God's sake don't keep riding (and crashing) when you're not sure what's wrong.
:stupid:
MRI or a CATscan will be of more use than an X-Ray. Besides - they were looking for a fractured clavical, not damaged c-spine...

[BMXman]

not trying to come down on rocky but why are peoeple so hesitant to go to doctors? If something is out of balance or not right with your body...get your @ss to the doctors if you suscribe to the idea....but posting on RM to get others to push you into going...WTF!...you only get one body folks...take care of it....D

[Zutroy]

not trying to come down on rocky but why are peoeple so hesitant to go to doctors? If something is out of balance or not right with your body...get your @ss to the doctors if you suscribe to the idea....but posting on RM to get others to push you into going...WTF!...you only get one body folks...take care of it....D


Exactly....just do your homework and you'll be good. If you can try to go to a doc that works alot with athletes and you'll be set.

[dG video]

not trying to come down on rocky but why are peoeple so hesitant to go to doctors? If something is out of balance or not right with your body...get your @ss to the doctors if you suscribe to the idea....but posting on RM to get others to push you into going...WTF!...you only get one body folks...take care of it....D

I was just posting to see if anyone had any prior experience with this type of deal. I am gettign checked out at the Doctors and I am pretty worried since I am only 16, but hopefully things will work out fine. After I had x-rays done they told me just to rest for a couple weeks, so I did but the weird fealing was persistant, so I posted.

Does anyone think Body armor would have helped this? I don't wear a chest or arm protection because I find it uncomfortable and hot, and my wallet never has enough money for a decent set of chest armor. IMO it might have helped, but since the injury was more internal I don't see what some extra fabric could have done on the shoulder area. If it would have helped, then maybe I will convince my rents to buy me some armor.....

Dan

[Toshi]

i have wonky shoulders (actually all of my joints) and i feel much better with my dainese on, as it keeps the shoulders from moving in strange directions in crashes, offers some level of spine protection provided you don't land squarely on your head, and offers good abrasion protection all around. i tumbled for a good 20 feet on a rocky surface past where my bike ended up off a jump just yesterday and only have a mild bruise to show for it on the back of my shoulder thanks to the dainese.

[BMXman]

I was just posting to see if anyone had any prior experience with this type of deal. I am gettign checked out at the Doctors and I am pretty worried since I am only 16, but hopefully things will work out fine. After I had x-rays done they told me just to rest for a couple weeks, so I did but the weird fealing was persistant, so I posted.

Does anyone think Body armor would have helped this? I don't wear a chest or arm protection because I find it uncomfortable and hot, and my wallet never has enough money for a decent set of chest armor. IMO it might have helped, but since the injury was more internal I don't see what some extra fabric could have done on the shoulder area. If it would have helped, then maybe I will convince my rents to buy me some armor.....

Dan


well body armor helps disperse the amount of force over a larger area...it has saved my carcass more than a few times...especially my spine and collar bones...D

[Pegboy]

Not to discount what may be serious but this also could be a simple issue of alignment. A few years back I wrecked pretty good at Big Bear much like you discribed and there were no immediate negative results other than normal scuffs ect. One day I was getting dressed, bent down to put on my socks and got a shooting pain up my arm. Cutting to the chase, I could only laterally raise my arm about 20*, had a complete loss of strength and the same pinched nerve feeling. I went to a chiropracter (which I am normally sceptical of), who specialized in sport injuries, and after a week of two to three sessions everything was back to normal. Basically it was what you suspected, spine was pushed out of alignment, nerve pinched and shut down the arm. I guess all I am saying is that don't freak out, It may be minor.

[dG video]

Hmmm,

I may have to look into armor then, and deal with the discomfort. I would rather be able to ride fast and come out of a weekend of riding without injuries then sit at home all week icing myself like I usually do.

http://store.transcendmagazine.com/product_info.php?cPath=21&products_id=35

Thats what I would be interested in most. I wear under armor spandex right now and those Dainese seem to have the same thing basically inteegrated with the chest protector, and I can see the chest armor being porevented from :riding up" from the shorts....

Anyone own one of these?

Dan

[BMXman]

I would look into '04 rockgarden body armor...lot's of mail order places are blowing them out for 1/2 price as well as '04 661 armor...D

[dG video]

I have a 661 pressure suit, its too small now but when I had it it didn't fit right, I have a long abdomen so the thing was tiny on me, the Kidney belt was above my Belly button almost and the thign rode up on em like crazy, thats why I was thinking the Dainese with the shorts would help.

Dan

[BMXman]

I have a 661 pressure suit, its too small now but when I had it it didn't fit right, I have a long abdomen so the thing was tiny on me, the Kidney belt was above my Belly button almost and the thign rode up on em like crazy, thats why I was thinking the Dainese with the shorts would help.

Dan

well in all honesty most body amor offer no real kidney protection..they all ride a bit high...I only suggested rockgardn and 661 because they were both about 75% cheaper than Dianese and you said you were on a budget...The Dianese will do the same as far as not covering adequately....I have owned them all and as far as fit...the Dianese was the best but the rockgardn came in 2nd and cost a whole lot less...D

[dG video]

Im only interested in the Dainese because of the shorts. They seem like they would prevent the suit from riding up and will over a little protection to the hips.

Dan

[Transcend]

If you want to keep gear in place, the 3/4 suit works perfectly for that. I wear if for this reason and for a little thigh protection (which rocks always seem to avoid anyways).

Like BMXman said tho, it offers very little kidney protection besides the belt, and costs about $415 CND (at transcend anyways). It isn't cheap.

[Lex]

not trying to come down on rocky but why are peoeple so hesitant to go to doctors? If something is out of balance or not right with your body...get your @ss to the doctors if you suscribe to the idea....but posting on RM to get others to push you into going...WTF!...you only get one body folks...take care of it....D


Amen!

When I was a kid if I told my mother and father that I was having trouble feeling and/or moving my arm they would have had me at the doctor's office before I knew what hit me.

[dG video]

Amen!

When I was a kid if I told my mother and father that I was having trouble feeling and/or moving my arm they would have had me at the doctor's office before I knew what hit me.

See, the weird thing is...

I told my mom I was still having discomfort and didn't feel right, and I basically had to beg her to call the Doctor, she said just rest but I know thats not going to do much.

Dan

[dG video]

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How does the Safety Jacket work?

Can you give me a basic run down of all the models, if I am going to get a jacket its going to be a Dainese, I would rather have the quality and longevity. Plus, you could make a new customer.... ;)

Dan

[BMXman]

http://www.dainese.com/pre.asp

[Transcend]

http://www.dainese.com/pre.asp

Unfortunately the dainese website is utter crap (again). Nightmare to get around. Flash ARGH.

There are 4 basic models of protection.

gladiator - no hardshell chest, old style back, cheap.

safety jacket - hardshell chest. Comes in 3 styles (Regular, Next, racecut).
Next is the new back. Race cut is the new cut out style - lighter weight, more breathable.

shuttle (3/4) - like a shuttle pro, but without knee pads. Holds everything in place nicely and offers decent thight and hip protection.

shuttle pro - the real deal. Full suit. Comes in 2 styles (regular, Racecut). Offer knee and ankle protection in addition to everything the 3/4 offers.

My pic is either a shuttle 3/4 or a safety jacket next with gemini bib shorts. I preefr to have my knee pads seperate as it is usually 100 degs when i am riding and want to take them off at the bottom. The Revolution kneepads (new for 05) are the best kneepads I have ever ridden..they crush the (horrid) old dainese knee pads that moved all over. The revos stay put.

[Lex]

See, the weird thing is...

I told my mom I was still having discomfort and didn't feel right, and I basically had to beg her to call the Doctor, she said just rest but I know thats not going to do much.

Dan

I was in no way trying to critcize your parents in particular, but, as BMXman said, if something doesn't feel right you should get it checked out even if it means begging.

[dG video]

http://www.dainese.com/pre.asp


Ive been looking on there. The site isn't super informative. I was looking for hand on experience and reviews.

Dan

[dG video]

I am now thinking of just the Safety Jacket,

As long as they don't ride up then it will get the job done IMO. Plus I will be free to take a leak when needed. Anyone know of any good reviews on the Safety Jacket?

Dan

[Transcend]

I am not thinking of just the Safety Jacket,

As long as they don't ride up then it will get the job done IMO. Plus I will be free to take a leak when needed. Anyone know of any good reviews on the Safety Jacket?

Dan

The safety jacket is pretty much the be all and end of of the downhill protection world. Light, breatheable, cool, manoeverable. You really cannot beat it. I would suggest the next. The new backpiece is a little lighter, more flexible and cooler (it vents).

[dG video]

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How is sizing?

I have been told they are long and slim. I am a big kid being about 6'4" and 260lbs. Will the Safety Jacket fit me horribly?

Dan

[Transcend]

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How is sizing?

I have been told they are long and slim. I am a big kid being about 6'4" and 260lbs. Will the Safety Jacket fit me horribly?

Dan

Oh dear. You would need at least an XL - possible XXL. Lemme see what is in stock.

[Lex]

The safety jacket is pretty much the be all and end of of the downhill protection world. Light, breatheable, cool, manoeverable. You really cannot beat it. I would suggest the next. The new backpiece is a little lighter, more flexible and cooler (it vents).

I may sound like a cheap bastard, but I've had the same Gladiator Jacket for about 6 years including a few where I was wearing and washing it every weekend. It's defintely on its last legs, but I never felt like I was missing something by not having the plastic chest plate. I've had my share of crashes on varying terrain and mine always did the job.

[dG video]

I may sound like a cheap bastard, but I've had the same Gladiator Jacket for about 6 years including a few where I was wearing and washing it every weekend. It's defintely on its last legs, but I never felt like I was missing something by not having the plastic chest plate. I've had my share of crashes on varying terrain and mine always did the job.

I am riding a lot of Bromont and open fast stuff, Bromont is pretty scary with only shinguards and a helmet and I always seem to find out the hard way on that one left hand turn exiting the top part of the WC trail. :thumb:

Dan

[Transcend]

I may sound like a cheap bastard, but I've had the same Gladiator Jacket for about 6 years including a few where I was wearing and washing it every weekend. It's defintely on its last legs, but I never felt like I was missing something by not having the plastic chest plate. I've had my share of crashes on varying terrain and mine always did the job.

All I can say is that i have been thankful more then once that I have the plastic chest...twice at the bromont national alone. Saved me from broken ribs (according to the doctor).

Rocky - I have XXL in stock in safety jacket, safety jacket next and the gladiator

[dG video]

All I can say is that i have been thankful more then once that I have the plastic chest...twice at the bromont national alone. Saved me from broken ribs (according to the doctor).

Rocky - I have XXL in stock in safety jacket, safety jacket next and the gladiator

I may have to take you up on that XXL Safety Jacket. I will know tonight when I get back from the Doctor.

That price is Canadian on your site right? So it would end up being like $295 American (rough guess)?

Dan

[Transcend]

I may have to take you up on that XXL Safety Jacket. I will know tonight when I get back from the Doctor.

That price is Canadian on your site right? So it would end up being like $295 American (rough guess)?

Dan

Hit up XE.com for a current conversion rate. They are usually pretty close. Prices are indeed in Canadian Funds.

[Jm_]

I thought I had a broken Collar bone because I had sharp pains in that area.

A week goes on and I go to another race, this time I do the same thing

OK so now my left shoulder....

I really don't know how this happend, but the same week I had injured my right shoulder I started getting a deep "pinched nerve" feeling pain in my left


I'm not a doctor, but I think your problem might have something to do with not letting your body heal and recover.

Tendon damage and deep bone bruises don't just go away in a week.

It took many months before any of my ligament problems were healed, and when I crashed bad enough to damage ligaments and muscles but not bones, I sure wasn't able to get back on the bike in a week, not unless I wanted to risk further and more serious damage. You have to get back into it gradually, take it easy for a few weeks at least, cut out the crazy DH action for a little while so your body can recover.

[Transcend]

I'm not a doctor, but I think your problem might have something to do with not letting your body heal and recover.

Tendon damage and deep bone bruises don't just go away in a week.

It took many months before any of my ligament problems were healed, and when I crashed bad enough to damage ligaments and muscles but not bones, I sure wasn't able to get back on the bike in a week, not unless I wanted to risk further and more serious damage. You have to get back into it gradually, take it easy for a few weeks at least, cut out the crazy DH action for a little while so your body can recover.

holy crap, we agree on something.

My ribs hurt from the aforementioned crash at bromont at the beginning of may...and my writs that was blown up 3 years ago STILL to this day hurts when i bottom out or case something.

[dG video]

Welp,

Back from the Doctor. We did a couple tests and they felt around. Nothing seems to be out of line, nothing broken. They recommended resting and ice/heat pack. They said if it were torn ligaments, or pinched nerve then pain wouldn't have left in just a week, and mobility would be very minimal. I don't feel any pain at the moment and even when I did the strength tests I didn't feel pain, they told me it was just sore/torn muscle, and brused bone. The right shoulder numbness and pain will go away with icing and icy hot they said and the tenden is normal its just inflamed.

I will be fine, nothing too serious, just need some rest.

Dan

[Slugman]

Glad to hear it!!!

[Pat...]

I am probably going to get an '05 rockgarden flack jacket before I go to mammoth in august. Dpes the '05 fit much better than '04? I am 125lbs and 5'4.

[Lex]

Welp,

Back from the Doctor. We did a couple tests and they felt around. Nothing seems to be out of line, nothing broken. They recommended resting and ice/heat pack. They said if it were torn ligaments, or pinched nerve then pain wouldn't have left in just a week, and mobility would be very minimal. I don't feel any pain at the moment and even when I did the strength tests I didn't feel pain, they told me it was just sore/torn muscle, and brused bone. The right shoulder numbness and pain will go away with icing and icy hot they said and the tenden is normal its just inflamed.

I will be fine, nothing too serious, just need some rest.

Dan

Glad to hear it! Just take it easy until everything feels back to normal.

[LaytonDH]

I'm a practicing physician in UT and a DH racer. The symptoms you describe do not sound good, although it is impossible to tell without actually looking at your neck and shoulder. You need to get in with an orthopaedic surgeon, preferably one who specializes in sports injuries &/or shoulder injuries. If you live near a big enough city, you should be able to find someone who only does sports-shoulder issues. With your symptoms, you've bought yourself an MRI, so be sure to bring your insurance card ($$$)

[Discostu]

Good to hear the doc thinks you're ok. Better safe than sorry. Last summer I smashed my thumb pretty bad in a crash and didn't go to the doc for a month. Turned out it was broken, but it had already healed up and there was nothing they could do. It was really painful to ride with all last year and I still don't have full movement in it now. That was the second time I broke a finger and didn't get it check out, now I'm paying for it. Fortunately I've learned to change my ways.

Right now I'm dealing with a knee injury... praying nothings torn, been in to the doc once two weeks ago, but its still in bad shape. Going back later this week...