Tib/Fib Fractures

Mary S · Post by **Mary S** » Fri Sep 21, 2007 1:16 am

I did RICE as soon as it happened. As someone who suffered her share of karate injuries over the years and who is a first aid responder, I followed all the rules.

What I have been doing now is elevating the foot in the evenings when I get home - because I just can't do that at my desk during the day - and rubbing it lightly (not massaging - it's still too bruised for that) to get the circulation going and basically for comfort (both physical and mental).

I'm also working on warming it up in the evenings (with a massage oil that heats when applied) just to get the blood circulating as well. It feels absolutely wonderful.

Last weekend I got a 45 minute reiki massage from a friend of my who has her master level and she has volunteered her services for as long as I need until I'm healed. I must admit just that alone is comforting.

mhosea · Post by **mhosea** » Fri Sep 21, 2007 6:22 pm

Bill Glasheen wrote: That's as good a hypothesis as any, Mike. Certainly we know by now that it is soft tissue damage of some sort.

Yeah, but maybe it was an over fancy way of saying "severely bruised" (probably BOTH bone and soft tissue).

Bill Glasheen · Post by **Bill Glasheen** » Sun Sep 23, 2007 12:59 am

Mary wrote:
Last weekend I got a 45 minute reiki massage from a friend of my who has her master level and she has volunteered her services for as long as I need until I'm healed. I must admit just that alone is comforting.

<Sigh...>

Hell of a thing to do to get free massages, but I say go for it. Almost makes me jealous.

Good for you for doing all the right things, Mary. And it makes me feel wonderful that someone's taking care of you. You deserve it.

- Bill