Dan_The_Man_16 0 Report post Posted March 31, 2004 Last week during a game of shinny which was supposed to be non contact, I got hit into the net, and smacked my back into the post. I didn't think anything of it so I kept playing and then last night at practice same thing happened. This time I couldn't walk off, I went to the Hospital and the doctor said I had a bruise in the muscle behind my shoulderblade. I have two questions, I am in alot of pain, what are good over-the-counter medications I can take for a deep muscle bruise, and does anyone know the name of the muscle that I might have pulled? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alden 0 Report post Posted March 31, 2004 It sounds like you bruised your rhomboideus muscle. I would take some ibuprofen to limit the swelling. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dan_The_Man_16 0 Report post Posted March 31, 2004 Thanks, that helped a but, but still really hurts to stand. Any idea how long this will take to heal? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kosydar 0 Report post Posted March 31, 2004 I had a girl give me a back massage in class today, you should try the same. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dan_The_Man_16 0 Report post Posted March 31, 2004 Sounds like a good idea Kosy! ^_^ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tyler0630 1 Report post Posted March 31, 2004 i second the chiropractor. ive been had back problems ince i was 14 and they started to go away after about a month of chiropractic care. it really helps!and if you dont want to try that, ice it down as much as posible and stretch it out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sundinleafs137 13 Report post Posted March 31, 2004 whatever you take, make sure theres no asprin in it. Asprin increases blood flow which will make the swelling worse. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dgaronzik 1 Report post Posted March 31, 2004 whatever you take, make sure theres no asprin in it. Asprin increases blood flow which will make the swelling worse. The flip side to that is that muscles need blood flow to bring them nutrients to heal. Its a dirty cycle. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Buzz_LightBeer 962 Report post Posted March 31, 2004 Aspirin reduces your bloods clotting ability, id find a nice hot tub to sit in for awhile, maybe some ben gey for when you sleep at night... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JR Boucicaut 3759 Report post Posted March 31, 2004 You don't want to be in a hot tub for something that is swollen...the hot water will not work. You have to ice it down first. And you're a fireman?!? :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Buzz_LightBeer 962 Report post Posted March 31, 2004 You don't want to be in a hot tub for something that is swollen...the hot water will not work. You have to ice it down first. And you're a fireman?!? :) except no where did he say it swelled :P i just read "last week," most swelling wouldve gone down by then anyway. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Buzz_LightBeer 962 Report post Posted March 31, 2004 kiddin JR, true you should avoid hot water for the first 48 hours, to avoid incresing the swelling, but after that, the hot water increases blood flow, relaxing the muscle, and the increased blood flow helps it heal faster. if you dont have a hot tub, try a hot water bottle, or hot water on a washcloth, and let it sit on your bruise for 10 - 15 minutes a few times a day. also avoid aspirin for the first 48 as well, a bruise is bleeding under the skin and aspirin withh hinder your bodies ability to clot that bleeding Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Buzz_LightBeer 962 Report post Posted March 31, 2004 It sounds like you bruised your rhomboideus muscle. I would take some ibuprofen to limit the swelling. Trapezius also, you may have gotten both Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JR Boucicaut 3759 Report post Posted March 31, 2004 I know, yeah, you just gotta ice it down first, then go with hot treatment :) just busting ya balls man... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Buzz_LightBeer 962 Report post Posted March 31, 2004 I know, yeah, you just gotta ice it down first, then go with hot treatment :) just busting ya balls man... (a la Seinfeld)..... I'm going to cut you!... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dan_The_Man_16 0 Report post Posted March 31, 2004 I really appreciate all the help. I don't have a hot tub, but will a heat bag work ok? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chadd 916 Report post Posted March 31, 2004 Hot shower, hot bath, heating pad, etc... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steveo 0 Report post Posted April 1, 2004 If there is an ongoing pain after the bruise is gone, I would visit a registared massage theropist. I'm a firm beleiver in going with a RMT to cure ailments by using your own bodys muscles. I went to a chiropractor when i was younger and needless to say i wasn't to happy with the results. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
