Chubz Posted February 1, 2007 Report Share Posted February 1, 2007 Folks, I introduced myself to one of those grooming machine snow boulders yesterday, when I decided to run my larger SCR board on a tight trail. About carve #8, I veered ever so slightly from groomed trail into a pile of these giant death cookies and hit my lead leg thigh, dead center going full bore. Been gimpin' around for about 36 hours hopped up on tylenol (sp?), frequent icing, elevation and even witch hazel. No Deliverence bones sticking out, so I dont think its broke Anything else I can do? To expedite the healing process? Just when it started getting cold here in PA, ARGH!!!! BRING OUT THE GIMP!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr D Posted February 1, 2007 Report Share Posted February 1, 2007 IF its just bruised use it. get out and walk and alternate hot and cold packs. arnica oil is good for bruising and you can get a homeopathic arnica to take by mouth as well. there are lots of herbal poultices out there as well. arnica works as well as any of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kipstar Posted February 1, 2007 Report Share Posted February 1, 2007 tiger balm; rub tons of it into the tissue area affected. I have had smiilar bruises from muay Thai thigh kicks that have been black and took maybe 2 weeks to fade away, but some tiger balm and I was good to go even though my legs didn't look so hot. Rub it into the area for a good 10 minutes and leave on. It is going to hurt no matter what; but the warmth helps and seems to speed up the healing, particularly the non branded Thai balm stuff. Be warned er, not to go to the toilet or spend time 'with the wife' without very carefully cleaning your hands; it is hot stuff elsewhere (in your eyes, or other parts of body). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBS Posted February 1, 2007 Report Share Posted February 1, 2007 Sorry to hear about the bruise, I hope it doesn't keep you from the slopes too long. (I need someone keep my ego bruised!) I have to second D's recommendation, Arnica has worked for me in the past. Ice and heat are a must. I'll be at Blue with the little one Saturday and out solo on Sunday; in case you're healed enough by then. Are you still thinking about going to RT next friday? J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roscoe Posted February 1, 2007 Report Share Posted February 1, 2007 I started rugby this year, and have gotten hit pretty hard in the quad a few times. if you just rub the spot where it hurts, the knot, it will eventually loosen up. usually takes a week to really go away though. Stretch a lot, rub it, tiger balm before doing anything, ice it after .... make sure to warm up a lot - it loosens up quickly and stops hurting after a while and stay away from stairs - they suck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjordnolf Posted February 1, 2007 Report Share Posted February 1, 2007 Use Ibuprofen instead of tylonel it will help with the inflammation and swelling and what not. If its super bad try some dmso its available at the nutrition store read up on it first though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tex1230 Posted February 1, 2007 Report Share Posted February 1, 2007 +1 for tiger balm and agree with the warning to wash your hands before amorous activities! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chubz Posted February 2, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2007 JBS, RT doesnt look good at this point. Day 3 and I am still lollipoping around. Sit down for more than 1/2 hour and it stiffens up like a school boy in third period math. How do you expect me to win Gold again this year, if I am not 100% ? :D Stairs??????? Tell me about it. Call me one step Willie. OUCH!!!! My other favorite is getting in and out of the car with a pegleg. Propping the a$$ on top of the seat to wedge myself to flip my leg into the car, because I cant bend the mother. Trying to stretch it each day, and will need to do the balm and heat, just been on the road for work since it happened, which hasnt helped. All good stuff and I thank you guys. I will let you know about riding. I knew better. I was on the Riot going down Switchback. A little tight needless to say. The day before, I was running the Riot on Razor. Top was a bit mean, but mid to bottom was sweet. Played rugby for three seasons in college, so I know what you mean there. Cant take ibupro, b/c my upper lips has th tendency to balloon to oscar meyer size link. Working that out with my allergist. Gotta Run Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. T Posted February 2, 2007 Report Share Posted February 2, 2007 How about beer, hot tub, and stretching not nescesarily in that order. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Bird Posted February 2, 2007 Report Share Posted February 2, 2007 any pictures? if you got it, flaunt it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fleaman Posted February 2, 2007 Report Share Posted February 2, 2007 Were you riding the Speed machine I sold you? coiler PR 188? Get well soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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