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lawyerjoke · 02-17-2009, 06:40 PM

Hey, gang --

Just wanted to get some general input here if y'all are willing.

I'm pretty sure I suffered an intercostal strain toward the end of Nov 2008 during a set of front squats (don't ask me how...). The pain has come and gone, and I usually end up aggravating it by doing some work around here on our little "farm". Or sneezing hard.

For now, I've all but eliminated any exercises that strain that area, which unfortunately include squatting and deadlifting. (All but eliminated means that when I get to feeling better, I try and go back to them -- but I'm not able to stay pain free for many days straight.)

My bottom line question is, how long does it generally take for this type of injury to heal? I'm now in my third month and this is getting ridiculous. Any ideas on what to expect?

I ran a search on old posts but couldn't find a discussion on this topic.

As always, y'all are the best. I appreciate your time.

- LJ

02-17-2009, 06:40 PM	#1 (permalink)
lawyerjoke Shallow End Lurker Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 659	Intercostal Strain -- How long can this go on?? Hey, gang -- Just wanted to get some general input here if y'all are willing. I'm pretty sure I suffered an intercostal strain toward the end of Nov 2008 during a set of front squats (don't ask me how...). The pain has come and gone, and I usually end up aggravating it by doing some work around here on our little "farm". Or sneezing hard. For now, I've all but eliminated any exercises that strain that area, which unfortunately include squatting and deadlifting. (All but eliminated means that when I get to feeling better, I try and go back to them -- but I'm not able to stay pain free for many days straight.) My bottom line question is, how long does it generally take for this type of injury to heal? I'm now in my third month and this is getting ridiculous. Any ideas on what to expect? I ran a search on old posts but couldn't find a discussion on this topic. As always, y'all are the best. I appreciate your time. - LJ __________________ My training log With fronds like these, who needs anemones?