[AZfighter]

A few hours after class my rib started hurting. I cant pin point when this happened during training. It hurts close to the middle of my chest under my right peck. Is this something that is common and will it go away quickly? I just starded a few weeks ago and have only had sore muscles and neck and am a little concerned.
Thanks

[Darksky]

Rib injuries are very common in grappling. Normally they are the lower ribs that get hurt from non-impact.

[AZfighter]

So should i continue attending class as i usually do or take some time off? i really dont want to stop i am learning fast and my cardio is finally starting to be where it should.

[dfownz]

I broke my sternum and have bruised my ribs many times. Its not going to get any worse unless someone is jumping on your chest, so just keep at it.

If you really injured your ribs you wouldn't even be able to breathe.

[EternalRag3]

I would say take it easy maybe train every other day and if it gets worse go see a doc.

Could be anything at this point.

[Paige]

I've bruised my ribs before and it took a while for the real pain to set in (about 2 days later)
As long as you can breathe you should be fine. Take the acid test and yawn or sneeze. If there's no added pain then I'd keep training.

I'm actually looking forward to coming back to the mat after a broken rib in another two weeks. If you broke it you would def know. You immediatly stop rolling. There was no doubt in my mind it was broken.

Just remember to do alot of core strength training to prevent injury in the future. Take a multi vitamin everyday and a little time off never hurt any one.

[Chinaboxer]

make sure you don't relax and flatten out on your back when you grapple. i see a lot of beginners do this. this is a sure way to get rib injuries when your opponent rides your body or puts knee on belly or even jams an elbow into your ribs to get a better position.

make sure to engage your core, like doing a crunch. this activates your intercostals and oblique muscles which protect your ribcage and also your abdominal wall.

my advice is to take a week or two off until you completely heal. if you rush back in and re-injure, you'll be out for at least 6 weeks. torn ligaments and tendons take longer than broken bones to heal. keep that in mind.

[Terrazas]

Originally Posted by Chinaboxer

make sure you don't relax and flatten out on your back when you grapple. i see a lot of beginners do this. this is a sure way to get rib injuries when your opponent rides your body or puts knee on belly or even jams an elbow into your ribs to get a better position.

make sure to engage your core, like doing a crunch. this activates your intercostals and oblique muscles which protect your ribcage and also your abdominal wall.

my advice is to take a week or two off until you completely heal. if you rush back in and re-injure, you'll be out for at least 6 weeks. torn ligaments and tendons take longer than broken bones to heal. keep that in mind.

Good call, I would definitely take some time off. I did something similar and it turned out to be a torn muscle. Figure out what it is first and then try to fix it.

[AZfighter]

It works out I have to go to DC for a business trip for 8 days. I havent trained since it started hurting. I usually am pretty flat on my back so im sure that had something to do with it. When i get back im gonna work on my core and strengthen it. I am usually so tired and out of breath after rolling for 30 min i just let people get the best of me.
thanks guys

[Delbjj]

Bruised Rib - you can deal with the pain, take it easy

Cracked Cartiledge- You cant train, you need to let it heal

Broken Rib - Need to let it heal

Torn Inercostal Muscle- Worst pain ever, wont be able to train.