Sunday, April 26, 2009

I had a nasty clavicle break in August, when would you go back into Jui Jitsu/Grappling/Wreslting?

Ive started to hit the bags again and practicing Muay Thai, but Im not sure about grappling.. I needed two surgeries to correct the break.. its still numb in some spots.. but I'm going crazy just sitting around and thinking about and not being able to do it like I was.

I had a nasty clavicle break in August, when would you go back into Jui Jitsu/Grappling/Wreslting?
You know your body well enough to make this decision on your own but with a injury as severe as yours I'd give it as much time as possible before you start rolling again. Ive been injured training as well but when your caught you need to tap. Easier said then done but it beats the alternative





I have seen lots of people get injured in practice. Thats what happens when your competitive, I didnt mean any disrespect
Reply:The best thing to do is listen to your doctors man, there's no point getting back into it to early only to undo all of the healing that you have done.





One of the hardest things for any athlete to do is rest, but unfortunetly it is THE most important aspect of any training program.





So ask your doctors and if you don't like what they tell you get a second opinion. If all else fails listen to your body and take it easy because you won't be at 100% when you start back, take the time to rebuild your base level of strength and fitness, don't rush it.





Good luck man.
Reply:Well, that is an easy one.





Just ask your family physician and also your surgeon. If they say wait, listen.





As boring as it is waiting to heal, it is even more boring to get re-injured and then have to wait much longer. There is also the possible bonus of arthritis if an injury lingers too long.





Look after your body. You only get one.





Otherwise, you will end up cross training in a less exciting fighting discipline.





(Like chess).








Good luck!!!
Reply:If your doctor is saying you can you probably can, usually doctors are over safe not under safe. If you don't trust the guy get a second or even third opinion


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