Results 1 to 10 of 10
  1. #1
    JP1570's Avatar
    JP1570 is offline Senior Member
    Join Date
    Dec 2001
    Location
    Louisiana
    Posts
    1,182

    I messed myself up

    So I'm skiing the other day. After 2 days of snowboarding, I've realized that 6'2", 230 pound men don't belong on snowboards, at least not this one.

    Anyway, make a long story short, in an attempt to show off, I went off this big jump. When I "landed," the tips of my skis caught a bump right in front of me and I went head over heels. Typically, I'm a good skier, so my skis are set really tight and they did not come off my feet. My pole was attached to my hand and wrenched my left arm into a really awkward position.

    Looking in the mirror now, I can tell it's somewhat dislocated; it seems to sit a little higher and a little farther back then my right shoulder. Need some help, anyone know what I should do, I'm really trying to avoid a trip to the doctor as I have no medical insurance right now.

  2. #2
    FireFighter's Avatar
    FireFighter is offline Associate Member
    Join Date
    Jul 2002
    Location
    Steel city, for now.
    Posts
    409
    How sore is your arm man??? if its dislocated is going to be very painful until its back into place. I use to pop my shoulder back in. Old football injury. I found if i wiggled my arm around it would slide back to place. After that its the old ice trick. If its dislocated get to a hospital and get it xrayed . you might have bone damage and that can cause alot of problems without medical attention.

  3. #3
    JP1570's Avatar
    JP1570 is offline Senior Member
    Join Date
    Dec 2001
    Location
    Louisiana
    Posts
    1,182
    It seems to be only slightly dislocated; it's been 4 days since it happened and I just noticed it last night. I had to point it out to my girlfriend before she noticed it. It hurt pretty bad when I moved it at first, but it wasn't unbareable, I don't think it's too serious. Maybe I'll try wiggling it around some more. Thanks for the advice. Anyway, like I said, I have no medical insurance at the moment and no money to pay for it. I'm looking for the most cost effective way to fix it.

  4. #4
    FireFighter's Avatar
    FireFighter is offline Associate Member
    Join Date
    Jul 2002
    Location
    Steel city, for now.
    Posts
    409
    oh yeah i know man... just make sure to get that ice on it man. you might just have a slight shift in the bone. what could have happened is that when you popped it out it could have slid back in, but got caught on some and didn't go fully in... if this happened, try wiggling it in the front direction(you said its out the back right) try not to let it heal with out it properly in man! If you do you'll have some problems down the road. Oh ya its gonna hurt like a bitch just to warn you, but it will feel alot better when its in.. you'll here a pop or something like that.. it sounds gross! haha. get some ice and good old asprin!

  5. #5
    Big Rush's Avatar
    Big Rush is offline The Juice Man
    Join Date
    Feb 2002
    Location
    Wal-Mart
    Posts
    3,498
    Best advice I could give you is what Firefighter said: Ice it down bro...If it persists, you could try going to a charity hospital. Ya, its ghetto, but it's free. Hope you feel better bro.

  6. #6
    JP1570's Avatar
    JP1570 is offline Senior Member
    Join Date
    Dec 2001
    Location
    Louisiana
    Posts
    1,182
    Thanks for the advice Firefighter and BR. I guess it could just be really swollen because I keep jiggling it around and nothing is popping. Anyway, I've been out of the gym for a week already due to the ski trip, so I hope it's something that will heal quickly, one way or another.

  7. #7
    ECKO 747's Avatar
    ECKO 747 is offline Associate Member
    Join Date
    Sep 2001
    Location
    Ecko Now in Ontario
    Posts
    398
    Bro hit up a physical thearpist.... Thats probably your best bet for an expert assisted recovery...

  8. #8
    clockworks's Avatar
    clockworks is offline Anabolic Member
    Join Date
    Jul 2002
    Location
    texas
    Posts
    2,031

    Re: I messed myself up

    Originally posted by JP1570
    Need some help, anyone know what I should do, I'm really trying to avoid a trip to the doctor as I have no medical insurance right now.
    ever seen "lethal weapon"?

    -- clocky baby

  9. #9
    jeffylyte's Avatar
    jeffylyte is offline Member
    Join Date
    May 2002
    Location
    Indiana. My phallus is bigger than Nathan's!
    Posts
    696

    Re: I messed myself up

    Originally posted by JP1570
    ...My pole was attached to my hand and wrenched my left arm into a really awkward position...
    hehe...that sounds like a kinky masturbation experience!

    this is exactly why louisiana boys don't ski.

    sorry to hear of the injury, get better soon!

  10. #10
    tatty's Avatar
    tatty is offline Member
    Join Date
    Jun 2002
    Location
    canada
    Posts
    612
    I'd say if you were really adventurous, you could try popping your shoulder back in by yourself by hitting a wall...that's only if you want the 'movie' effect

    Personally, I'd tape it up and head to a doctor...

Thread Information

Users Browsing this Thread

There are currently 1 users browsing this thread. (0 members and 1 guests)

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •