Originally posted by TheRickestRick:
Cartilage injuries are no joke. Had a similar one from wrestling, not caused by impact either but from torsion, and it took a good week and a half just to be able to take a deep breath during any sort of activity without doubling over. Toughness doesnt have much to do with it once the adrenaline is gone, the body's nervous system goes into defense mode and causes involuntary muscle contractions in the chest, back and abdomen trying to defend that area against further torque. But I also didnt have access to NFL shots and painkillers.
That's what caused mine. Wrestling on a carpeted jitz floor. Went to roll off my back and my wet shirt stuck and HOO BOY.
What an amazing thing pain is.