Bruised ribs and military training

[EG91]

I recently bruised a couple ribs, and am set to go on BMOQ-L/CAP. Besides ibuprofen, does anyone have any other suggestions to get through the course with minimal pain other than not going?

 

[dale622]

Nope... injuries to the ribs always sucks and there isn't much that can be done. Take it easy on the ibuprofen though as it can be a little hard on the system. Had to go through the painful process after I cracked a few ribs a couple years ago.

 

[Maxadia]

Just lay off of them.  And I mean that literally....do NOT sleep on that side, front, back...wherever they hurt.  It's amazing how sleeping on them can take a rib that is almost healed back a week or two.