Climbing in the gym last night I suffered the first "Pop" I've experienced in a finger while climbing.
Yay 3 (minimum) weeks off.
It was the textbook example. Crimping hard, feet cut, try to hold it, SNAP, hand goes limp and fall. I iced it immediately. Today it is swollen, VERY tender, and weak. It does move back and forth, but it is unpleasant to do so, and it doesn't close all the way.
Looks like I will be working out my thumbs a bit through Christmas. Anyone up for some video football?
I've been meaning to re-play through the Metal Gear series. As good an opportunity as any I guess.
There are also the fringe games I haven't been playing. PSYCHED!In short, this sucks on a level I never thought possible. If your fingers are sore kids, do yourself a favor.
Skip a session or two.
I would be happy to hear treatment plans from anyone who has endured this sort of bullshit in the past. My health insurance hasn't kicked in through work yet, so I am wary to go to the doctor. It doesn't appear to bowstring so maybe it is not TOO bad?
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I've had these many times sadly. Lots of ice and gentle massaging seems to help. Time off is of course the only real cure. I usually tape up heavily when I am getting back in to things as well.
Narc,
Thanks for the advice dood!
I look forward to your blog as motivation and psyche over the healing process!
Thanks for the beta, and keep up the good work!
-M@
I shall do my best! Get better soon!
1 or 2 cold soaks a days for the first couple weeks work wonders.
http://onlineclimbingcoach.blogspot.com/2007/06/finger-injury-treatment-videocast.html
That is the suck! I'm so sorry to hear about this. I think alternating ice with heat and massage works best. Good luck and hopefully you'll heal quickly.
Shannanigans! Tape with the X, slopers, slopers, and routes...4 vitamin I, fingerboard, Rj2, hit the slopers on the top shelf... Ab bridges...
It may not sound smart, but I cannot take 3 weeks off I would go crazy.
Heal,
XOXO
Andrew
Just remember, it could be worst. It's December - a good time of the year to take a break and get fat.
The finger only popped. I tore a tendon in my forearm nearly three years ago when on an overhang, clinging to a pocket, my feet went out and my two fingers kept crimping. Missed a season.
And finally, you totally have to go Old Skool and play Metroid.
Massage and ice baths are for sure the way to go.
Also make sure you keep using your finger just not for sick crimping. This is the same idea behind massage, more bloodflow will promote healing.
All great beta and thank you all!
I also realize in the grand scheme, it is NOTHING, but still aggrivating!
Metroid 4 LIFE!
Thanks again!
-M@
Sorry you got hurt. I wanted to climb with you. When I tore a tendon my PT said to soak in ice water while opening and closing my hand. I think this helps blood flow. I am down to go eat lots of wings with you and try to play video games. Get better soon.
u can borrow my tendonz and ligamentz now, if i can borrow yer knees in the spring for a bit!
deal!
lettuce know if you are hangings out over the weekend and such and we shall hang witcha
2-time sufferer of "the pop"
take a short break from clambering. 2 weeks to a month. your body will tell you how long.
when you're ready, tape the finger with the X-method fairly tightly (it will loosen up) and climb jugs for fitness at the gym. stay out of the GD bouldering caves!
the second time I popped a finger, I would go to Paradise and climb the first 1/2 of routes downstairs (16 to 20 feet), staying off uncomfortable holds. climb every route in the gym (and downclimb them) with very short breaks ... HARDER that it sounds.
this will help keep your climbing fitness and will keep your head in the game with relatively easy highballing. I've always enjoyed this "game" and continue to do it to this day when I go to the gym.
Continue taping with the X-method for 6-months to a year, long after your finger stops hurting. As your recovery progresses, know when to end your sessions.
Totally stick send the double ewe double pee beta for sure! Word and get betters to the 2na!
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