whats goin' on guys,

I was just looking for a bit of advice on things I can do while I'm slightly injured (ribs+back). I'm sure I just need to chill for a few days, but when I start feeling a bit better, maybe I can do some conditioning work, so I dont feel like a slob by the time I can get back to training 100%. I dont think its anything major at all so I shouldn't be out for too long.

Heres what happened...

Sparring, jabs only up top, and anything goes with the body... My sparring partner threw a jab I slipped it and was returning my jab as he hit me with a clean hook to the left side of my body. I didnt go down, but he stopped as he saw that I was hurt... I was unable to speak for a few moments and couldnt really move around (my legs were basically taken from underneath me). According to him, he didnt even throw that hard, but I guess it was just well placed and well timed.

I'm guessing it's just a bruised rib. I cant take deep breaths in or exhale hard either, also hurts to blow my nose, cough, sneeze, etc. Cant bend much either or do any quick movements... Also left me with some pain in my back. Maybe I'm just being a big baby, first time getting hit with a clean shot to the body.

This was two nights ago, and was further aggravated today in a minor car accident. Snow, car spun outta control and jumped the curb going sideways... lol, anndd I immediately felt it in my back.

So anyways, I still dont think it's anything major. But I dont want to be a meat head and further injure myself. I'll probably go see a doctor monday morning and see how long he advises me to take it easy for.

But from peoples experiences here, what do you think... bruised rib, or could possibly even be fractured? how long do you suggest resting for? What are some things I can do, to pass the time without wasting it?

Any other comments or tips?