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Think I broke my spine

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shinbangclan
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accidentally threw a dub cork on the tramp—was rotating very fast and landed on my neck, kneeing myself in the face. Didn't break my nose, luckily, but my back certainly felt it. Took a break and got back on the tramp, started bouncing, and immediately felt a sharp pain in my mid-spine and had to stop.
Woke up the next day and couldn't even twist 20 degrees to the side without wincing.
I think it's just a pinched nerve, but I don't want to suddenly not be able to walk. Getting back on skis in three weeks so hopefully it's just a stress injury.
Anyone have experience?
Dec 1 2020 3:46PM
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shinbangclan
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JAHpowYeah, here ya go OP-
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really liking this one. Durable and can handle rougher terrain
Dec 3 2020 3:15PM
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mountaindewgirl
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Before u get to dr in 2 weeks, get checked out at an urgent care and 5ake it easy. Injuries are most fragile when they're fresh
Dec 3 2020 3:44PM
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mountaindewgirl
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You ain't gonna tell me you go to boarding school and don't have health insurance?!

"Mom dad i think I hurt myself on a trampoline, can you help me get to a doctor?"

Its easier to have that conversation than live the rest of your life with a fucked up back.
Dec 3 2020 3:49PM
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shinbangclan
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larilinesignYou ain't gonna tell me you go to boarding school and don't have health insurance?!

"Mom dad i think I hurt myself on a trampoline, can you help me get to a doctor?"

Its easier to have that conversation than live the rest of your life with a fucked up back.


If you guys jumped on a trampoline like you jumped to conclusions you'd be a hell of a lot more hurt than I am

I am going to the doctor. I do appreciate everyone's concern for the severity of a potential spinal injury. However I don't really want to spell out the exact logistics of why I can't go right this instant.

I will give an update when I do go which, again, will be in about two weeks time.
I've been stretching and taking it easy since then so it feels a lot better.
Dec 3 2020 4:30PM
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lamppost
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Great thread but op i hope you wouldnt write covid off as just a cold
Dec 3 2020 6:13PM
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CaptainObvious.
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shinbangclanIf you guys jumped on a trampoline like you jumped to conclusions you'd be a hell of a lot more hurt than I am

I am going to the doctor. I do appreciate everyone's concern for the severity of a potential spinal injury. However I don't really want to spell out the exact logistics of why I can't go right this instant.

I will give an update when I do go which, again, will be in about two weeks time.
I've been stretching and taking it easy since then so it feels a lot better.


I’m glad it’s feeling better, but what you’re not understanding is there is literally no reason good enough to not go to the doctor as soon as possible if a spinal injury is in play. And I’m using literally in the proper form. Not a single worldly reason that would make a medical professional say “yeah, wait a couple weeks”.



edit: as an aside, your boarding school is theoretically run by adults. Go to one of them and say “can you help me get to a doctor? I think I might have a spinal injury”

mountains will move my young friend and you will see a doctor.

**This post was edited on Dec 3rd 2020 at 6:25:54pm
Dec 3 2020 6:23PM
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JmckR
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TheMoostafianDon't even Sweat it Bruh, all You Really Need to do is Switch to an All Raw Fruit Diet. Conventional Western Medicine is Actually just all Total BS, its just the NWO trying to take your Money while simultaneously Supressing your Natural Mental and Physical Health. Open your Third Eye and use your Body's natural healing power. If Wild Animals can Live without Doctors, why Can't Humans??? Thats just Straight up Facts Bruh.

Pro Tip: If you Blend Raw Fruit and Ingest it Anally with a Suppository, your Healing Process will be Expedited. TRUST ME BRUH I HAVE THE INTERNET.


gotta appreciate how this has no dislikes.
Dec 4 2020 5:45PM
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TOAST.
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This thread had made me chuckle more than any other thread has recently. good work everybody, except you OP, you should have went to a doctor 3 days ago.
Dec 4 2020 6:00PM
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iRide1080s
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OP: “Guys I’m scared should I see a doctor”

Tons of good advice even including detailed anecdotes and X-rays.

OP: “lol chill guys I’ll see a doctor after I pick a college and major”

Unreal.
Dec 5 2020 12:19PM
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shinbangclan
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iRide1080sOP: “Guys I’m scared should I see a doctor”

Tons of good advice even including detailed anecdotes and X-rays.

OP: “lol chill guys I’ll see a doctor after I pick a college and major”

Unreal.


Some of you people are genuinely insufferable—but i'm happy for you to stereotype me if it makes you feel any better.
Otherwise I don't really see the problem with my verdict. I leave school in one week, and after that i'll be able to see a doctor for literally half the price as my school would charge me for the arrangement otherwise.
Dec 6 2020 5:20AM
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JmckR
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shinbangclanSome of you people are genuinely insufferable—but i'm happy for you to stereotype me if it makes you feel any better.
Otherwise I don't really see the problem with my verdict. I leave school in one week, and after that i'll be able to see a doctor for literally half the price as my school would charge me for the arrangement otherwise.


You're a moron
Dec 6 2020 6:50AM
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TOAST.
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shinbangclanSome of you people are genuinely insufferable—but i'm happy for you to stereotype me if it makes you feel any better.
Otherwise I don't really see the problem with my verdict. I leave school in one week, and after that i'll be able to see a doctor for literally half the price as my school would charge me for the arrangement otherwise.


The reason everyone thinks you are an idiot is because although you may feel fine now any wrong movement could make it much worse so delaying seeing a doctor is dumb if you actually landed on your spine hard.
Dec 6 2020 9:41AM
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shinbangclan
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TOAST.The reason everyone thinks you are an idiot is because although you may feel fine now any wrong movement could make it much worse so delaying seeing a doctor is dumb if you actually landed on your spine hard.


This is fair. I don't think it's bad or risky enough to warrant an immediate doctor visit. The feedback I've received here (which was largely very helpful) has convinced me that I should go see a doctor, though. Initially I wasn't sure if it was stiffness or if I should be worried about it. So far it's gotten much better but it's still a bit achey—I should be able to hold the fort for one more week!
Dec 6 2020 12:30PM
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Notaskibum
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I've seen some smooth brain threads on new schoolers but I think this one takes the cake.
Dec 6 2020 1:26PM
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profa_212
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shinbangclanThis is fair. I don't think it's bad or risky enough to warrant an immediate doctor visit. The feedback I've received here (which was largely very helpful) has convinced me that I should go see a doctor, though. Initially I wasn't sure if it was stiffness or if I should be worried about it. So far it's gotten much better but it's still a bit achey—I should be able to hold the fort for one more week!


Well you can try to teach stupid but you sure as hell cant fix it
Dec 7 2020 10:18PM
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JAHBRADOR
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Trevor Kennison wants to Airdop you a picture.
Dec 7 2020 10:55PM
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Mingg
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shinbangclanThis is fair. I don't think it's bad or risky enough to warrant an immediate doctor visit. The feedback I've received here (which was largely very helpful) has convinced me that I should go see a doctor, though. Initially I wasn't sure if it was stiffness or if I should be worried about it. So far it's gotten much better but it's still a bit achey—I should be able to hold the fort for one more week!


I spent some time on a spinal cord rehab unit. It is amazing how many injuries occur after the initial trauma. You could have fractured it, and it could be unstable but hanging in there for you. We had a guy break his back and he thought he was fine. He ended up getting into an extremely minor car accident 2 days later. He says there were hardly scratches/dents in the car but it was enough force to displace his vertebrae and now he’s paralyzed. Not saying this to scare you but it’s really important to see a doc ASAP just to make sure. If you’re fine in a week - you’re probably fine regardless. But you probably don’t want to find out the hard way if you aren’t. Seriously just go get an X-ray. That $200-300 or whatever your copay is sucks but a life altering injury probably sucks more.
Dec 7 2020 11:06PM
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p3cific
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don't listen to these dudes know nothing abt your situation.. wait it if you feelin that
Dec 8 2020 1:07AM
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shinbangclan
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MinggI spent some time on a spinal cord rehab unit. It is amazing how many injuries occur after the initial trauma. You could have fractured it, and it could be unstable but hanging in there for you. We had a guy break his back and he thought he was fine. He ended up getting into an extremely minor car accident 2 days later. He says there were hardly scratches/dents in the car but it was enough force to displace his vertebrae and now he’s paralyzed. Not saying this to scare you but it’s really important to see a doc ASAP just to make sure. If you’re fine in a week - you’re probably fine regardless. But you probably don’t want to find out the hard way if you aren’t. Seriously just go get an X-ray. That $200-300 or whatever your copay is sucks but a life altering injury probably sucks more.


I understand what you're saying. I'm not doing any driving or anything that's going to put me at risk of a spinal shock, but I know it can happen anywhere so I guess it doesn't matter. I'm not in a position where I can get an X-ray right now but I will approximately a week from today. Any tips to reduce risk until then? I'm still running—should I avoid strength workouts? Maybe like, core work isn't the greatest idea lol.

faatasdon't listen to these dudes know nothing abt your situation.. wait it if you feelin that

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Dec 8 2020 1:53AM
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asparagus
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shinbangclanI understand what you're saying. I'm not doing any driving or anything that's going to put me at risk of a spinal shock, but I know it can happen anywhere so I guess it doesn't matter. I'm not in a position where I can get an X-ray right now but I will approximately a week from today. Any tips to reduce risk until then? I'm still running—should I avoid strength workouts? Maybe like, core work isn't the greatest idea lol.

Uhhhh pretty sure you shouldn't workout or run with an injured back. Might want to get it checked out before you do that
Dec 8 2020 11:45AM
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GayWolf420
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OP you should just say screw the Xray and get one of those mobile scooters to sit down on that way you dont have to walk to class. Problem solved.
Dec 8 2020 12:02PM
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shinbangclan
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asparagusfriendUhhhh pretty sure you shouldn't workout or run with an injured back. Might want to get it checked out before you do that


Been running for the past week and it always feels better afterwards. It actually flares up when I'm sitting for long periods of time or when I wake up in the morning. My posture isn't horrible so I think it's just the sitting/laying down itself.
Dec 8 2020 12:03PM
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shinbangclanBeen running for the past week and it always feels better afterwards. It actually flares up when I'm sitting for long periods of time or when I wake up in the morning. My posture isn't horrible so I think it's just the sitting/laying down itself.

But you admitting this means that there is something wrong and something should be done about it
Jan 16 2021 1:39PM
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shinbangclan
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_IRRELEVANT_But you admitting this means that there is something wrong and something should be done about it


since you bumped I might as well tell yall what happened
Ended up going to a chiro, had me do mobility tests and shit and I passed fine. Couple of days passed, I was swimming a lot, and it started to feel a lot better. I was stretching more and doing these rotational movements before I went to bed and it ended up helping a lot. After about a week the pain was gone. Started to flare up again recently from several long plane rides though.

The verdict is i'm a tight muscled guy who needs to stretch a lot or I'll have pain. That trampoline stiffness was probably from me jumping too high on too small a trampoline, causing a bit of a spinal compression that had already existed from me not bothering to stretch.
Jan 16 2021 2:15PM
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shinbangclansince you bumped I might as well tell yall what happened
Ended up going to a chiro, had me do mobility tests and shit and I passed fine. Couple of days passed, I was swimming a lot, and it started to feel a lot better. I was stretching more and doing these rotational movements before I went to bed and it ended up helping a lot. After about a week the pain was gone. Started to flare up again recently from several long plane rides though.

The verdict is i'm a tight muscled guy who needs to stretch a lot or I'll have pain. That trampoline stiffness was probably from me jumping too high on too small a trampoline, causing a bit of a spinal compression that had already existed from me not bothering to stretch.


you do know that chiropractors are complete voodoo medicine right? see a real doctor and come back to us
Jan 25 2021 6:21PM
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asparagus
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onlytempyou do know that chiropractors are complete voodoo medicine right? see a real doctor and come back to us


I'm pretty sure people respond differently to chiropractors or maybe different chiropractors give different results. Anyways, I wouldn't totally dismiss a chiropractor but yeah I'm pretty sure a lot of it is voodoo medicine.
Jan 25 2021 9:32PM
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Non_State_Actor
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onlytempyou do know that chiropractors are complete voodoo medicine right? see a real doctor and come back to us


There are "good" chiropractors that know their limits, will recommend x-rays, MRIs, etc if they have any suspicion there may be a real underlying issue or injury and then there are the chiropractors that get you set up on a prepaid weekly/monthly plan and promise to cure all kinds of whacky shit with overpriced vitamins they sell and frequent adjustments.
Jan 25 2021 9:59PM
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