PikzeeVikzen 0 #1 May 21, 2007 I need some advice on how to deal with it. If it's not broken it's damn near broken. This hurts!! I'm the twist that turns your key.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Glitch 0 #2 May 21, 2007 Been there, done that. Sucks to be you at the moment, and for the next few months. I broke mine once upon a time (yes, skydiving related) and was sucking vicodines for a couple of weeks while toting a ringed pillow around with me to sit on. No matter what I did, it just freak'n hurt. Anytime I moved a muscle that contracted in that area, there was pain. I couldn't sit through a movie (literally) for about 6 months... took a couple of years for all the aches to go away. I feel for ya... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ntrprnr 0 #3 May 21, 2007 Quote I need some advice on how to deal with it. If it's not broken it's damn near broken. This hurts!! Get a donut (ringed pillow) to sit on. Mine still hurts from a bruise almost two years ago. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but it's gonna hurt for a while. :-(_______________ "Why'd you track away at 7,000 feet?" "Even in freefall, I have commitment issues." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thanatos340 1 #4 May 21, 2007 Been there, Done that. Twice even! Hurts like hell. Walking hurts, Sitting REALLY hurts, Laying down Hurts. Takes a while to heal. Go to the Doc, Get some meds, Learn to lay on your stomach for a few weeks. How did you hurt it? Early Flare? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PikzeeVikzen 0 #5 May 21, 2007 I was going to land on the runway if I stood up my landing. I was scared to death to that because I didn't want to twist my ankle or get hit by the incoming plane (I could hear it but not see it). I decided a little fall was wiser and flared for what i thought would be about a 4 foot drop. Turns out right next to the runway is a "ditch" that's pretty wide and I knew nothing about. I don't look straight down because I get ground rush so I just assumed that spot was as flat as the land in front of it. I'm a dumbass. I didn't realize how badly I'd hurt myself right away. I jumped up to let everyone know I was okay, gathered my parachute and headed in for my debriefing. I even went back up. I'm the twist that turns your key.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thanatos340 1 #6 May 21, 2007 Confucius say: Good PLF Prevent major Pain in ass! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PikzeeVikzen 0 #7 May 21, 2007 and that would have been possible but when i didn't hit when I thought I was going to I panicked. I'm the twist that turns your key.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
simplyputsi 0 #8 May 21, 2007 don't listen to thanatos, he doesn't even jumpkidding jay kidding!!!! Skymama's #2 stalker - Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CSpenceFLY 1 #9 May 21, 2007 When I fractured my back I came close to breaking mine. It took about a year for all of the pain to go away but this was a very severe impact. Hopefully yours is not that bad. You might want to invest in one of those round cushions. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BIGUN 1,058 #10 May 21, 2007 It's going to take awhile. Ya know, I've kinda stepped away from the Instructor role a bit this year due to work commitments, but teach on occasion when in town. I was out at the DZ yesterday and saw at least three novice skydivers do a butt sldie instead of runnning it out or taking the PLF. One of them could have taken a couple of running steps and been done with it. I'm not sure when or why butt-slides became the alternate landing method of choice, but I just cringe evvery time I see someone lifting their feet in the air to land. Don't know your specific situation as to why your tailbone was bruised or broken, but if a landing is the case, perhaps you could be a walking testimonial as to "why" butt slides are not a good choice.Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BETO74 0 #11 May 21, 2007 Yep, keep a pillow in your car, you're gonna need it while driving, they sell a donut type of pillow for when you sit, lots of rest. and thats it. I didi not stop jumping but be careful of landing on your butt again. Laterhttp://web.mac.com/ac057a/iWeb/AC057A/H0M3.html Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PikzeeVikzen 0 #12 May 21, 2007 It was not an intentional butt landing. I was going to PLF but I lost my head when I get falling after I thought I should have landed. I'm the twist that turns your key.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BIGUN 1,058 #13 May 21, 2007 Understood. Brain lock has resulted in more than one "oh shit" skydiving moment. Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #14 May 21, 2007 My wife broke her tailbone a few years ago after getting the riding mower stuck in a rut, then giving it too much gas that it jumped out and she flew off, letting it run down the hill into the damn lake. Not much you can do comfort-wise, but a donut shaped pillow will help when you have to sit down. "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildfan75 1 #15 May 21, 2007 You'll learn a good reverse PLF the next couple of weeks as you're literally rolling out of bed. It took me about three weeks for me to get back to somewhat normal when I hit mine (obviously not as hard as some), but I was back in the air the weekend after it happened. I did get razzed a little on how long it took me to get in the C182. The phrase, "What's the matter? Your ASS hurt?" got a little over used that weekend. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VideoFly 0 #16 May 22, 2007 I broke mine. After about 6 months of pain and a couple of years of easy rebruising, it got better, although it's a little crooked now. At least now you will have some motivation to stand your landings up or at least do a better PLF. Give it some time. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mailin 0 #17 May 22, 2007 Quote I was going to land on the runway if I stood up my landing. I was scared to death to that because I didn't want to twist my ankle or get hit by the incoming plane (I could hear it but not see it). I decided a little fall was wiser and flared for what i thought would be about a 4 foot drop. Turns out right next to the runway is a "ditch" that's pretty wide and I knew nothing about. I don't look straight down because I get ground rush so I just assumed that spot was as flat as the land in front of it. I'm a dumbass. I didn't realize how badly I'd hurt myself right away. I jumped up to let everyone know I was okay, gathered my parachute and headed in for my debriefing. I even went back up. I did the same thing at about 20 jumps, only I crashed on the runway (or the only piece of Sebastian's runway that was there at the time). Still hurts 3 years later Hurt like a bitch when I was pregnant and my hips started to expand from it. I wanted an epidural from week 24 on Sorry, wish I had better experience for you. The donut suggestion is very good. JenArianna Frances Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PikzeeVikzen 0 #18 May 22, 2007 I went to my chiropractor today. He says it's cracked but probably not broken. I shouldn't have a long road to recovery as long as I'm careful. I hope my feet don't get stupid. I'm the twist that turns your key.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtime1 2 #19 May 22, 2007 Check this out. www.boppy.com Great for nursing mothers, hemroids, and fractured tailbones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PikzeeVikzen 0 #20 May 22, 2007 QuoteCheck this out. www.boppy.com Great for nursing mothers, hemroids, and fractured tailbones. yeah, i'm sitting on one now. I used it to nurse my now 2 year old. I'm the twist that turns your key.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Royd 0 #21 May 22, 2007 QuoteMy wife broke her tailbone a few years ago after getting the riding mower stuck in a rut, then giving it too much gas that it jumped out and she flew off, letting it run down the hill into the damn lake.Was the mower OK? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zoobrothertom 5 #22 May 22, 2007 Ouch!! I cracked mine when I was 10 years old. Slipped on a rock jumping across a stream and planted my butt bone right on the peak of a rock. 30 years later I still sit on my right cheek in a chair. Sorry, but there's no cure 'butt' time. ____________________________________ I'm back in the USA!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zoobrothertom 5 #23 May 22, 2007 Imagine a week of 10 hour daze doing PLFs. Sounds like just bad luck on this one. Stick to it and have fun.____________________________________ I'm back in the USA!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gonzalesna 0 #24 May 22, 2007 Quote My wife broke her tailbone a few years ago after getting the riding mower stuck in a rut, then giving it too much gas that it jumped out and she flew off, letting it run down the hill into the damn lake. Not much you can do comfort-wise, but a donut shaped pillow will help when you have to sit down. Forget your wife, man! What happened with the riding mower?!?Some people refrain from beating a dead horse. Personally, I find a myriad of entertainment value when beating it until it becomes a horse-smoothie. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
porpoishead 5 #25 May 22, 2007 Quote He says it's cracked but probably not broken. I shouldn't have a long road to recovery as long as I'm careful. around jump 20 I had a partial collapse due to turbulence from +25feet (the height of the building), STUPID attempt to land to close to the hanger downwind of it. edited to add: stupid hurts in this business. brutal slam session from hell, probably broke my tailbone, didnt go to the doctor though. should heal quickly you say.............................from my expierience I say good luck with that. pain and suffering is gonna last a minuteif you want a friend feed any animal Perry Farrell Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
