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Injury list - I know we all have them
6 year(s) ago • 23420 views • 138 replies
PDBlack belt 3rd degreeVerified
6 year(s) ago
You are very lucky dude..it (pancreatic cancer) killed my father too at 68..and I suspect my paternal father also. There may be a genetic link there..so I have a keen interest in that particular ailment more than most. You must have detected it very early on..as symptoms tend to show only when its at stage 4 and too late to treat effectively? How did you get early detection?? Was it symptomatic ? or just by chance it was detected?
I was stage 4 and given 6 months.. Started the traditional approach of Chemo and it was killing me.. We found a non FDA approved treatment at a clinic run by an american doctor in Mexico that was showing some positve results and got lucky.. the traditional approach has a 4% success rate and this program was showing close to 20%
TJBlack beltVerified
6 year(s) ago
I was stage 4 and given 6 months.. Started the traditional approach of Chemo and it was killing me.. We found a non FDA approved treatment at a clinic run by an american doctor in Mexico that was showing some positve results and got lucky.. the traditional approach has a 4% success rate and this program was showing close to 20%
I am really glad it has worked out for you.. Pancreatic cancer is a real sneaky unforgiving bastard of a disease. I have seen too many family , friends and others fall foul of this condition. I really hope and pray that you kick its ass well into touch now and forever.. your a real warrior on and off the mats dude..much respect..
CBlack belt 1st degreeVerified
6 year(s) ago
How the hell are some of you still in one piece? :D And much respect to everybody who tapped cancer out. Lost my grandpa's wife and my uncle to pancreatic cancer. It's devastatingly fast. All cancer sucks. My dad lost his prostate and bladder and is recovering slowly. He survived the surgery and came back with balls the size of an elephant and some gut problems.
My injuries are nothing. Worst one was partially torn ACL and LCL on my left knee (Self inflicted while attacking with a bear trap, d'oh!!). I was off the mats for a week. No grappling for a couple of months. Within 16 months, with a lot of rehab and strength work it was good as knew, if not better than before the injury.
Another bigger one was my left wrist. Had it dangling too loose at a wrong time when my training partner landed on my knuckles during a jumping guard pass. My palm touched my forearm, and I felt a huge crunch. Competed with it and placed 2nd at a national championship 3 weeks later. 1 week after that got a diagnose that it was most likely broken. :D Spent my money on tape and a brace. Trained lighter and it was "ok" within 6 months. Still not as good as it used to be and my left hand doesn't work as well as the right one. Meh.
Recently tore something against a tough judo guy while deliberately working on americana-type escapes. Left forearm looks kinda funny now. Works as well as before though. Meh.
Fingers are fooked. Toes too. Ears are still pretty, though a bit on the larger side. They both ballooned at some point. Pushed the swelling down with iced spoons. Meh.
I got some "dead skin" on my colalr bone from bow and arrow chokes. Got it bruised as a blue belt and it never got the normal skin color back. :D
I'm lucky I haven't messed up my knees, back or neck as a lower belt. These days I know the limits (most of the time anyway) and tap when I need to.
My injuries are nothing. Worst one was partially torn ACL and LCL on my left knee (Self inflicted while attacking with a bear trap, d'oh!!). I was off the mats for a week. No grappling for a couple of months. Within 16 months, with a lot of rehab and strength work it was good as knew, if not better than before the injury.
Another bigger one was my left wrist. Had it dangling too loose at a wrong time when my training partner landed on my knuckles during a jumping guard pass. My palm touched my forearm, and I felt a huge crunch. Competed with it and placed 2nd at a national championship 3 weeks later. 1 week after that got a diagnose that it was most likely broken. :D Spent my money on tape and a brace. Trained lighter and it was "ok" within 6 months. Still not as good as it used to be and my left hand doesn't work as well as the right one. Meh.
Recently tore something against a tough judo guy while deliberately working on americana-type escapes. Left forearm looks kinda funny now. Works as well as before though. Meh.
Fingers are fooked. Toes too. Ears are still pretty, though a bit on the larger side. They both ballooned at some point. Pushed the swelling down with iced spoons. Meh.
I got some "dead skin" on my colalr bone from bow and arrow chokes. Got it bruised as a blue belt and it never got the normal skin color back. :D
I'm lucky I haven't messed up my knees, back or neck as a lower belt. These days I know the limits (most of the time anyway) and tap when I need to.
DBlack beltVerified
6 year(s) ago
Jiu jitsu is good for you! Proof right here on this thread!
(1) Left knee 3 surgeries including full ACL reconstruction
(2) Right knee 1 surgery for full ACL reconstruction
(3) Left elbow outerbridge kashiwagi surgery ... highly recommend to anyone who has lost a lot of range and is in pain. Get a good surgeon though.
(4) Left pec partial tear
And other tears and dislocations but nothing major.
(1) Left knee 3 surgeries including full ACL reconstruction
(2) Right knee 1 surgery for full ACL reconstruction
(3) Left elbow outerbridge kashiwagi surgery ... highly recommend to anyone who has lost a lot of range and is in pain. Get a good surgeon though.
(4) Left pec partial tear
And other tears and dislocations but nothing major.
TJBlack beltVerified
6 year(s) ago
Multiple broken fingers and toes, including dislocation and tendon tears and sprains. Black eyes by the dozen. Three intercostal rib tears. Constant chronic golfers elbow tendonitis in both elbows. two partial rotator cuff tears.. scapula bronchoid muscle tear.. lower back L4..L5 disc bulge..leading to chronic sciatica in right butt cheek. Severe right elbow dislocation during competition and have been out of BJJ competitions since last June 2019.. multiple other bangs and knocks every time I roll..aches and pains constantly every day.. .apart from that..all good. Oss te fook .
RDBlack belt 4th degreeVerified
JMBlack beltVerified
6 year(s) ago
Bad left knee (rotational dislocation) from a bad osoto gari. I tried to push my way through some poor technique trying to sweep the heaviest 165 lb man in the world. Bad technique and a bad decision equal a bad knee.
Also dislocated my left shoulder when I posted instead of rolleing while going down with another guy on my back. Again, dumb move but both were when I was a white belt.
Anyway, you never met a Jedi without robotic hand. It's part of the life.
Also dislocated my left shoulder when I posted instead of rolleing while going down with another guy on my back. Again, dumb move but both were when I was a white belt.
Anyway, you never met a Jedi without robotic hand. It's part of the life.
JGBlack beltVerified
6 year(s) ago
Torn meniscus on left knee. Surgery with 30% removed.
Torn ACL and meniscus on right knee. ACL Reconstructed and 10% meniscus removed.
Torn Ligament in right pinky finger after 3 dislocations. surgery.
Torn SL ligament in right hand. Full reconstructive surgery with 3 pins for 3 months.
Broken 2nd and 3rd metatarsal in right foot.
Dislocated right shoulder twice. Something is definitely torn but never bothered. HAHA
Fracture in right wrist and 5th metacarpal.
Broke left clavicle.
Torn cartilage in ribs and cracked 2.
More stitches than I can count from nasty cuts.
They call Jiu-Jitsu the gentle art. After typing all these injuries it is making me think twice about calling it that. HAHAHA
Torn ACL and meniscus on right knee. ACL Reconstructed and 10% meniscus removed.
Torn Ligament in right pinky finger after 3 dislocations. surgery.
Torn SL ligament in right hand. Full reconstructive surgery with 3 pins for 3 months.
Broken 2nd and 3rd metatarsal in right foot.
Dislocated right shoulder twice. Something is definitely torn but never bothered. HAHA
Fracture in right wrist and 5th metacarpal.
Broke left clavicle.
Torn cartilage in ribs and cracked 2.
More stitches than I can count from nasty cuts.
They call Jiu-Jitsu the gentle art. After typing all these injuries it is making me think twice about calling it that. HAHAHA
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NKBlack beltVerified
6 year(s) ago
I had knee surgery before I started Jiu Jitsu. I couldn't even walk around a mall for an afternoon because of the continuing pain.
Jiu Jitsu helped me to rehab & strengthen the knee without impact. As long as I get on the mats every week, it's as good as it's ever been.
Other injuries: Everything from the hair down & most of it twice.
Jiu Jitsu helped me to rehab & strengthen the knee without impact. As long as I get on the mats every week, it's as good as it's ever been.
Other injuries: Everything from the hair down & most of it twice.
JMBlack belt 2nd degreeVerified
6 year(s) ago
I've been rather okay... Not many serious injuries from BJJ except for usual jammed fingers and toes, elbows sore for a month or two etc. I have torn one biceps boxing (full tear) and one almost full (ca 80%) in BJJ forcing a hot dog / log roll sweep. I once broke a metacarpal from getting kicked into the hand when passing guard. Broken my nose a bunch in MMA. I've had at least 1 episode of rather bad overtraining. On the average I think I've been having about 1 injury a year that keeps me away from the mats for 1-3 months.
BCBlack beltVerified
6 year(s) ago
I have been very lucky. I have had every type of minor strain you can have in BJJ but nothing that taking a few days off could not heal. Right before the gym closed I tore my meniscus. They closed elective surgeries in Virginia so I could not get scheduled to get it fixed. That was just lifted so I am having my first surgery ever in 2 weeks. I am 46 yrs old with 4 years in the US Marines and over 8 in BJJ so I am lucky. Especially after reading this thread. Hope everyone is healing up now.
BWBlack belt 1st degreeVerified
6 year(s) ago
Popped rib (waited it out)
Meniscus tear (surgery)
Broken finger (distal phalanges / surgery)
Apart from innumerable strains and sprains that's about it, so I've done pretty well these last 9 years ;)
Meniscus tear (surgery)
Broken finger (distal phalanges / surgery)
Apart from innumerable strains and sprains that's about it, so I've done pretty well these last 9 years ;)
NCPurple beltVerified
6 year(s) ago
Meniscus tear, need Surgery
Twisted finger / knuckle strapped it up and carried on.
Sprains and normal aches that let me know I'm still alive.
Twisted finger / knuckle strapped it up and carried on.
Sprains and normal aches that let me know I'm still alive.
CCBlack belt 2nd degreeVerified
6 year(s) ago
- chronic inflammation of the rotator cuffs of both shoulders (34 years of combat sports)
- broken supraspinatus left shoulder
- broken right hand little finger (bjj injury)
- broken lca, internal meniscus and patellar cartilage left knee
- left leg gastrocnemic laceration
But the worst thing for me is to live with a chronic bronchial asthma active 11 months a year due to allergens for inhalants and food, which takes my breath away especially when I roll and suffer side mount or full mount positions.
- broken supraspinatus left shoulder
- broken right hand little finger (bjj injury)
- broken lca, internal meniscus and patellar cartilage left knee
- left leg gastrocnemic laceration
But the worst thing for me is to live with a chronic bronchial asthma active 11 months a year due to allergens for inhalants and food, which takes my breath away especially when I roll and suffer side mount or full mount positions.
MGPurple beltVerified
SCBlack belt 3rd degreeVerified
6 year(s) ago
In updating my list, I can add a torn LCL in my right knee from a few weeks ago. -.-
MHWhite beltVerified
6 year(s) ago
As you might have already seen, I am currently working on a research project on injury prevention in BJJ athletes. I invite all of you to participate via the link below. It is completely anonymous and takes only 5min to complete. Thanks!
https://www.surveymonkey.[...]/bjjsurvey
https://www.surveymonkey.[...]/bjjsurvey
BWBlack belt 1st degreeVerified
6 year(s) ago
Newest one is mallet finger from Monday - 6 weeks in a finger splint :/
MHWhite beltVerified
6 year(s) ago
Wish you a good and fast recovery
JDBlack belt 1st degreeVerified
6 year(s) ago
i have 45 years of martial arts experience.
I have to live with the consequences today.
rib fracture
knee athrosis
humerus head fracture.
and more things ...
I have to live with the consequences today.
rib fracture
knee athrosis
humerus head fracture.
and more things ...
JDBlack belt 1st degreeVerified
6 year(s) ago
As you might have already seen, I am currently working on a research project on injury prevention in BJJ athletes. I invite all of you to participate via the link below. It is completely anonymous and takes only 5min to complete. Thanks! https://www.surveymonkey.[...]/bjjsurvey
https://www.surveymonkey.[...]/bjjsurvey
interesting project, I hope many will write something in your link
interesting project, I hope many will write something in your link
PBlack beltVerified
6 year(s) ago
Hi
at 41 years old, for the injuries in more than 7 years of practice
LCL torn on both knees
meniscus slightly disloged on my right knee
Some fingers dislocated
the right elbow join dislocated
one cervical replaced by the chiropractor
But I am still ok to roll with young athletics teammates and compete
Take care all of you
at 41 years old, for the injuries in more than 7 years of practice
LCL torn on both knees
meniscus slightly disloged on my right knee
Some fingers dislocated
the right elbow join dislocated
one cervical replaced by the chiropractor
But I am still ok to roll with young athletics teammates and compete
Take care all of you
CBlack belt 1st degreeVerified
6 year(s) ago
Gotta add another on the list. A friend got a bit eager with a toehold. My knees were free, but legs were stuck and my ankles don't like sideways rotation. I guess it's a sprained or a slightly torn ankle. :D
RDBlack belt 4th degreeVerified
6 year(s) ago
Right now I am dealing with an old neck injury (cervical herniations) that has flared up.
Doctor has me booked for an MRI at the end of the month. Can't even stretch at this point.
On terrible meds that can probably lead to some other health issues if one is to believe some class action lawsuits about it.
Sucks to suck
Doctor has me booked for an MRI at the end of the month. Can't even stretch at this point.
On terrible meds that can probably lead to some other health issues if one is to believe some class action lawsuits about it.
Sucks to suck
BWBlack belt 1st degreeVerified
6 year(s) ago
We need a sad face emoji for posts like that :( I hope it's something that you can get under control soon
JABlack beltVerified
6 year(s) ago
I like this idea, will definitely make an injury list option on the profile with full on statistics and search for people with same injuries as yourself etc. :)
Just have an outline of the human body and we can circle where on the dummy we are injured. lol
RDBlack belt 4th degreeVerified
6 year(s) ago
We need a sad face emoji for posts like that :( I hope it's something that you can get under control soon
Thank you
SZBlack belt 1st degreeVerified
6 year(s) ago
Right now I am dealing with an old neck injury (cervical herniations) that has flared up. Doctor has me booked for an MRI at the end of the month. Can't even stretch at this point. On terrible meds that can probably lead to some other health issues if one is to believe some class action lawsuits about it. Sucks to suck
Sorry to hear about your condition. Hope they can find a solution quickly. Is this an old injury from training?
VCBlack belt 3rd degreeVerified
6 year(s) ago
Right now I am dealing with an old neck injury (cervical herniations) that has flared up. Doctor has me booked for an MRI at the end of the month. Can't even stretch at this point. On terrible meds that can probably lead to some other health issues if one is to believe some class action lawsuits about it. Sucks to suck
One of my purple belts had 2 vertebrae fused cos of this same thing and he says the pain has gone away. His movement is 99% cos he resisted surgery for over 3 years and lived with the pain.
My coach has the same issue but I don't remember whether he had any surgery done
I have a distended C6/7 that took me out of action for a long while.
I know 3-4 other people in BJJ with the same /similar issue.
Wish you all the best.
My coach has the same issue but I don't remember whether he had any surgery done
I have a distended C6/7 that took me out of action for a long while.
I know 3-4 other people in BJJ with the same /similar issue.
Wish you all the best.
JJBlack beltVerified
6 year(s) ago
Always injured/strained first year of jiujitsu. Haven't got injured or really hardly any strains or anything in over a year since I started going mostly only 50% and not caring about winning or tapping. And only using short bursts of energy when needed.
Also just simply understanding what is dangerous I'm sure has helped. But my entire style now is low energy low injury risk movements.
Also just simply understanding what is dangerous I'm sure has helped. But my entire style now is low energy low injury risk movements.
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