Has anyone ever experienced themselves or know someone who has fractured (broke, cracked, seperated) their ribs? If so how long were you out of the gym? How long before you felt 100%?

I knew someone that bruised their ribs as a result of coughing very hard from a cold. I think Chameleon had a similar issue I read in her journal. It took a couple of weeks for my friend to recover. I suspect from an actual break/fracture it would take a month or more.

I knew someone that bruised their ribs as a result of coughing very hard from a cold. I think Chameleon had a similar issue I read in her journal.

That's exactly what happened to her. It took about six weeks for most of her pain to go away - and it still persisted beyond that foa few weeks, but only to a very small degree.

-R

I've had bruised ribs three times, took six weeks to recover each time. Not sure on cracked, could take a bit longer.

Thanks for the info! After not being able to work out for 3 weeks, im going crazy. Pain is getting better though... till I sneeze or cough hard.

Thanks again!