A member asked:

I hurt my rib, only bruised, when can i start doing cross fit again? it's still hurting pretty bad and i'm on pain meds to sleep.

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Dr. Herman Hammerstead answered

Specializes in Trauma Surgery

Pain best indicator: Probably small fracture of rib. The best indicator to restart exercise is when you don't have pain. Don't be OCD about working out. You will not increase your chanches of a MI if you don't work out for 3-4 wks

Answered 7/16/2015

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