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**MrGalt** · Posted On: 12/18/2012 4:11pm

I've had my sartorius cut by a kick (yes, diagnosed by an orthopod).

About a year and a half ago I threw a kick combination (front snapped to round off the same leg) that felt like it tore my pelvic floor completely in half. I expected to find intestines in my scrotum. Ever since then I can't squat and my pubic symphysis pops every morning when I stand up from bed.

Not long after that I stubbed my right big toe on somebody's shin. Over a year now and the swelling hasn't gone down and I can't flex the toe. I'm basically crippled.

Ossu!

**ignatzami** · Posted On: 12/18/2012 4:21pm

I once rolled out of an armbar, came up and over my opponent, and managed to pivot on the knot in my belt. Cracked a floating rib.

Being me, and not terribly bright, I continued to train Judo for the next week with a bad rib until the pain, and shortness of breath sidelined me.

Long story short, when you're caught in an armbar, tap. The alternative hurts.

**ChuckWepner** · Posted On: 12/18/2012 9:02pm

Originally Posted by Batman Smells

I'm healing away slowly

Another weeks set back after playing Cage Fighter with my 7 y/o on the bed

Do you have insurance that covers PT? A good physical therapist can be a huge help. There may be a brace / wrap / belt that you could wear at work to help you hold form and avoid aggravating the injury, but that would depend on where the tear is exactly. Also, did they do a CT scan to rule out herniation?

One issue that can (in my unfortunately extensive experience) arise from torn / cut muscle fibers is scarring that leads to future problems with spasms, etc. So you might try therapeutic massage, too, to help break up scarring in the muscle fibers.

Good luck!

**doofaloofa** · Posted On: 12/19/2012 3:22am

Originally Posted by ChuckWepner

Do you have insurance that covers PT? A good physical therapist can be a huge help. There may be a brace / wrap / belt that you could wear at work to help you hold form and avoid aggravating the injury, but that would depend on where the tear is exactly. Also, did they do a CT scan to rule out herniation?

One issue that can (in my unfortunately extensive experience) arise from torn / cut muscle fibers is scarring that leads to future problems with spasms, etc. So you might try therapeutic massage, too, to help break up scarring in the muscle fibers.

Good luck!

The main problem is the twisting of the upper body to the right. if I avoid this I am fine

My main problem is feeling OK and doing stupid things like playing judo with the kids etc

Thanks for the advice though. I've had an x ray (no scan) and it wasok for herniation according to the doctor

**doofaloofa** · Posted On: 12/24/2012 11:15am

I met a guy today and was telling him about my injury

'Oh yeah' he says 'thats the one that never heals and keeps re tearing. I did it a few years ago snow boarding, and it keeps going every now and then'

That is not what I want to hear...asshole

**erezb** · Posted On: 12/24/2012 11:27am

Originally Posted by MrGalt

I've had my sartorius cut by a kick (yes, diagnosed by an orthopod).

About a year and a half ago I threw a kick combination (front snapped to round off the same leg) that felt like it tore my pelvic floor completely in half. I expected to find intestines in my scrotum. Ever since then I can't squat and my pubic symphysis pops every morning when I stand up from bed.

Not long after that I stubbed my right big toe on somebody's shin. Over a year now and the swelling hasn't gone down and I can't flex the toe. I'm basically crippled.

Ossu!

Stop being a vagina, a little intestine in your balls just make them look bigger, and cushion them if they get kicked.

**doofaloofa** · Posted On: 1/14/2013 5:49pm

I survived the junior judo class.

Light but did some ukemi and a few falls without bursting myself

Yay!

**doofaloofa** · Posted On: 1/15/2013 4:39pm

Did my first training session tonight since September

Tried out the MMA class in the new gym that's opened in the village

All went well, only time i felt anything was during a tai otoshi during throw for throw/clinching drills

It feels good, and I'm relieved I didn't burst myself

Judo on thursday