Diagnosis: Torn latisimus dorsi.
Cause: Downhilling on the MTB--stretching out, slowly tearing the muscle. Finally torn while transporting a keg.
Pain scale: Having shattered my leg, broken several bones, torn several ligaments, etc. etc. etc., I can state that this is the most painful injury I've sustained next to my leg. It is amazing how much it hurts...my lat spasms constantly from yawning, laughing, reaching, farting, coughing or for no reason at all. Doc gave me strongest pain meds he could...and they ain't got nothin' on this bitch.
Prognosis/Treatment: Should heal itself. No excercise for 3 weeks. If it doesn't heal itself, it's surgery time.
World of pain, Donny! World of pain!
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