Broken any bones???

I've broken lots of bones. Both legs, one arm, two toes and three fingers - although, fortunately, only ever one at a time. Never broken my spine or collarbone, but I've known people who have. (And, hey, I'm young: there's still plenty of time. )

Sadly, it was usually when I was just starting to get active, and I let it discourage me into giving up the activity. My first piece of advice would be to learn from my mistakes and don't do that.

I'm sorry to hear about your injury: how long ago did you break your collarbone? (And/or spine?) If it was in the last couple of weeks, your body will be all about pain and mending. You need to concentrate on nutrition, rest, and not doing something stupid and re-injuring yourself.

Around week three or so was when I've been able to begin to do more (YFMV: Your Fracture May Vary). If you have medical or physical therapy people available to you, go to them, and take their advice. If not, my best recommendation would be to push gently, stop when you first feel pain, and then wait 24 hours before pushing again or further. Bear in mind that you will tire very quickly, and you need to avoid getting so fatigued that you become clumsy and risk re-injuring yourself.

I broke my collarbone when I was a kid. I remember I had to wear this brace around my shoulders that reminded me of some sort of mini straight jacket. It was really painful, but I guess it worked because I've not had any pain from my collarbone now that I'm older.

If you broke your collarbone recently, just hang in there. They do heal.

I've not broken those particular bones, but did a pretty good job on my ankle a few years ago - it was rough going and the recovery felt like it lasted an eternity at the time...but it does pass, and it's all just a bump in the road now.

My recommendation is to follow the doctor/physiotherapist's advice on exercise and recovery. If they give you exercises/stretches to do, keep it up, but don't overdo it in trying to get back to other exercise too soon.

Hang in there!

Well, I never broke any bones as an adult, but I had a laminectomy, decompression, and fusion on C 4-6 (neck) 2 years ago. For cardo. instead of running I used the the recombinant bike for obvious reasons. I worked lower body with weights. This was all approved by my PT. After given the green light I started to work upper body with direction from my PT. I did not start running again until this year. My humble advice is to go slow and let your body heal. It is better to wait than hurt yourself even more and run the risk of permanent damage. So sorry to hear of your injury. I hope you heal quickly and remember to be kind to yourself!

Oh, gosh yes. Most of my injuries are since I turned 50 though. Listen to your dr and your body. You want to stay active for a long time, not injure yourself further.

For breaks that required surgery and pins I've broken both my humerus and femoral neck. I've also broken both wrists multiple times, a foot, and cracked multiple ribs more than once but those things healed on their own without surgery. Oh and I've got some metal in my face but that doesn't really matter much just kinda sucks in the cold and I probably shouldn't train boxing.

To come back from injuries, just be patient, take it slow, listen to your physio, and start off with light weights and low impact. The area will never be pain free especially load bearing and on cold days old breaks can get really annoying but its nothing unbearable.

It takes 7 days after a break for the bone to get a scab, about 6 weeks for it to knit, and 6 months before it is back to its original strength.

It sux but you have to be patient. let your body heal, it will be better in the long run.