I was in one of those curious thought patterns tonight, and was wondering....what does it feel like when you break a bone? Now, I know it can't really be described exactly, since everyone's experiences are different. But, what is the feeling like? Is it a feeling of intense pressue, stinging, or something else? I've thankfully never broken a bone, that's why I'm asking.
2006-11-22 15:54:45 · 13 answers · asked by JerseyJeff84 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
It is the most intense pain you could possibly imagine. Think of the worst pain you've ever had, and take it the 100th power. It hurts so much you can't feel anything else--you can't tell if you feel pressure, or stinging, all you feel is the pain. When you go to the physical therapist and they ask you to rate you pain on a scale of 1 to 10, a broken bone is an eleven. I pray that you never have to experience it.
2006-11-22 16:04:27 · answer #1 · answered by spunk113 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The type of break,location of the break and the bone or bones broken will play a big part in how well someone will be able to withstand the break. Pain tolerance also will play a big part. I have had people say it feels like sandpaper being rubbed together. I have had people say I heard and felt a popping sensation. I have seen grown men with what I would call a mild break being crying and screaming in pain. I have also had people with bad breaks and they are pretty calm about it all. Just depends on the person and the break.
2016-03-29 06:17:43 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Having several broken bones in my life I can only describe it as a horrible ache. Most broken bones cause the surrounding tissues to swell. Moving can be like a tearing or stabbing pain that shoots throught the area.
2006-11-22 16:04:51 · answer #3 · answered by pleeks 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
depends, i played hockey so i've had a lot of broken bones and other injuries. small fractures just feel like you bruised it bad. the bad ones when the bone is completely broken are like the other guy said about taking a hammer and repeatedly smashing your finger.
2006-11-22 16:05:46 · answer #4 · answered by luke 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well depends on how bad a break you have,I broke my collar bone and it was a numb pressure in my shoulder till the next day then it hurt like hell.
2006-11-22 16:04:14 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is extreme pain,
with little feeling past the break,
a complete break (not a fracture) may result in loss of movement until the bone is set (aligned)
2006-11-22 16:03:21 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm sure it hurts but my friend broke his wrist and dislocated his shoulder and still wanted to go paintball 3 weeks after with a cast on his wrist
2006-11-23 06:06:25 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Very very painful....not as bad a child birth but close
2006-11-22 16:02:02 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I broke my arm and it swelled and felt hot. I couldn't move it. I felt a sharp pain if I used my other arm to move it.
2006-11-22 16:02:55 · answer #9 · answered by nursesr4evr 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Very painful , you can not stand it . it's more like a serious tooth pain . No cushion between pain & you
2006-11-22 16:01:20 · answer #10 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋