I turn 17 in January, i had my spinal fusion in early august and the doctor said everything is going the way they want it to. but i just wanna know what is goin on with me. i touch my back and it feels almost numb, one of my ribs is sticking out now i have the same pains, and i am th weakest ive ever been in my life, when can i start being free to do whatever i want withiout having to worry about hurting m,yself

i bent down at basketball today and when i came up i had a sharp pain in my back between my hip and ribs on the left side what could it be?

Hello, I have swollen muscles in my lower and mid back, it kind of bulges out more on the left side. I also get this icy and hot burning sensation under my ribs that will last for days, then sometimes switch sides. Could I Have some sort of back problem? Also, could a kidney stone cause my back to bulge out like this? urine and blood test for kidney infection was negative. All blood tests for liver, etc normal.

I was in a MVC on 12-19-07, I was hit on the passenger side rear, spun multiple times befor stopping. I suffered bruised ribs, hip, and a Lumbar strain. The Other driver had ran a red light when she hit me. She left the sceen, but returned later to recover her license plate. She told the Officers that she was asleep at the wheel, and didnt know what she hit, so she left. I went to the ER, and was released. Her insurance Company is covering the car repairs, a rental car, and my medical bills. I am a Paramedic, and my job requires that I am able to lift 300 lbs with my partner, I went back to work on 12-27-07, on my first call had a Pt. that was 250 lbs, and I had extream lumbar pain when lifting, went home, then to Dr. the following day, I am now on a 30 lbs lift restrick for 30 days. I am going to be out 00 in wages, if I am able to return to work after the 30 days. there Ins. wants to offer me 0 for pain and suffering, what should I do? What am I entitled?

Chris C.

In my anatomy class i learned that all animals have 7 cervical vertebrae, and varying thoracic, lumbar, sacral and caudal vertebrae then a thought occurred to me outside of class what about a snake. they basically look like they are all thoracic vertebrae (has ribs attached), how would you divide the snake vertebrae into sections

One day I rode my bike (stunt riding), lost balance and a jumped off my bike and the fence next to the obstacle broke my fall and put a hairline fracture in my left rib.

I let it heal for about 8 days and then I lightly jogged, lifted 2.5kg weight plates so that my muscles would not suffer atrophy.

Rode again yesterday and it began hurting a lot again causing discomfort. I can’t jump my bike and do rigorous movements without feeling discomfort again.

I’ve been drinking milk lately as well to get more calcium to my bones.

How long does it take for a hairline fracture in the ribs to heal?

SO I had spinal fusion back in August (in 09) and I had 2 curves in my spine. I was wondering how long it should take for my ribs to even out completely. How long does that normally take cause mine are pretty messed up from my scoliosis. I can tell that they have evened out a tiny tiny TINY bit but not very noticeable
Haha I know! But the good thing is, is that I’m not in any pain and I have great posture!

The fracture occured when a person karate chopped a person in the chest. This can lead to cardiac contusion, but I suppose only if hit in a certain area. Will fracturing the 5th and 6th ribs cause significant bruising to the heart?

I have never been in any car accidents,never had a broken bone, never pulled any muscles. I have had 3 children. They r 9,7,4. I have been diagnosed with fibromyalgia and I have 1 bulging disc in my neck and 3 in my lower back. I am constintly in chronic pain. I am only 29 . I feel like my doctor dose not under stand how much pain I really am in. I feel like I am walkin around in a swirling cloud. I have done physical therapy,steriod injections, steriod patches, anti inflammitories, muscle relaxers of all kinds. You name it I’ve tried it. Pain pills. Epiderial injections, massage therapy, I have been to the chriopractor. ( honestly I beleave they will mess u up more, just my opinion.) I have pain all over my neck,shoulers. Upper back, shouler blades, ribs,lower back, hips, thighs. Inner thighs.legs. arms. Wrist and hands. I suffer from muscle spasims all over te areas I just mentioned also. If I can help someone or if anyone can help me please e mail me at kimmccormick312@yahoo.com

I had a horse accident tonight. The main injury is between the bottom of the ribs and above my hip bones. It swelled to the point of being over the waistband of my pants. Are there any serious injuries that could be in this area? Mostly it hurts when I put weight on that leg, twist my back, or lean forward.

My wife and I were in an auto accident in Feb 08. It was in our 1993 Chevy truck. The other driver ran a red light and hit the driver side. As a result my head broke out the driver side window. I did not go to the ER in the ambulance we drove after the report was filed with the police. I went for neck and low back pain and wife sustained buises to her right arm and right knee. They did a Catscan that ruled I had severe whiplash and for the back pain they told me to folow up with a chiro. I recieved 2 month of treatment from them for my back. I actually stopped going because the visits started hurting. After not going for a week or so. It still hurt a getting out of bed and every now and then it would remind me. I am a police officer and light duty is not an option. Anything can happen at anytime. About a month ago I woke on a day off and I couldn’t walk without have back pain and shooting pain around my ribs, breathing hurt.I thought it was the way I slept. cont.
The pain persisted all day. I decided to sleep on another bed. All night and the next morning PAIN,PAIN,PAIN. So I went to the ER I couldn’t even made it from the car to the door. After 7 hours of getting my pain under control.|The ER doctor advised that I have a herniated disc and gave me a week off work. So in bed on my back for four days pain lets up enough to return to work. I followed up with my doctor who gave me more pain medication and sent me for x-rays. Now at work I have to get out of my patrol car periodically because my legs go numb. |I have stopped wearing my bulletproof vest because it helps a little. BAD IDEA I know but what do I do Find a new career. Still have to go back to see what x-rays showed but I am wondering what to do about the injury settlement. We already settled the vehicle part. The damages were 00 to the vehicle totalling it. Considering the truck was worth 00.
All help from claim personal would be great!!!!!!!!!
MORE INFO medical bill so far are @ 00

rear ended in vehicle . c2 c3 fusion surgery
moderate frontal lobe damage ,coma and breathing tube
8 months of rehab
collapsed lung, broken shoulder ribs and hip

Fell out of golf cart while nephew was making a left turn. Pavement of road to rough was quite steep.I am a new golfer, and recieved no safety warnings from course director or on golf cart. I recieved 2 cracked ribs and a torn rotor cuff as I am 55 years of age. The rotor cuff needed surgery. The ins. co. for the golf course told me they would pay 5,000. of my medical. Truly unfair to me.New golfers should be made aware of the dangers involved with golf carts and going from pavement to terribly uneven roughs,either before with a handout or posted on the golf cart.If the sides were higher or seat belts were installed, this never would have happened. Other states have seat belts or warnings why does’nt MO. I only want all my medical paid, as for all the suffering I have gone through and will continue what price do you put on that, as for as punitive damages, give warnings to new golfers or improve uneven paved roads to the roughs.This is the course and mgt. fault as well as cart mfg.’s.

My back is sore everyday and stiff. Right now my biggest complain is this spot in between my shoulder blades below my neck on the right side of where that hump thing is. It feels horrible. My other complaint is that the muscles around my ribs seem sore and stuff. Like as if my muscles are hardening or something. Sometimes at night when I start to get settled into bed my back will start cracking by itself, that’s the only time I get relief. I’ve tried everything from hanging my head off my bed, neck rolls, stretches, massagers. Can someone tell me any home remedies or weird or natural things they do to alleviate strange back pain? Thanks so much!

I already have a tattoo on my spine, and I’m getting a phrase written on my ribs soon. Was just wondering what people thought about the pain difference, or difference in feeling?
I didn’t find the one on my spine half as painful as I thought I would.
Thanks x