Today Broder went over to the neighbors and did a flip on their tramp. Seemingly he didn't make the rotation and came down on the back of his head. I, of course, was on my way to the back yard and missed seeing what actually happened. He was lying on the tramp with his hands behind his head for awhile- I thought he was enjoying the sunshine, but after a few minutes he came over and told me his neck hurt. Awesome. So I immediately took him home and called the doctor and got ice on it. (And also did some Internet searching which usually says that your child is going to die.) Anyway, he didn't have any tingling sensations, headache or nausea. He could touch his chin to his chest without pain, it was when he looked up that he tensed up and hurt. He was happy though and was bouncing around the house (made me nervous) and was his normal chatty self. Only every once in awhile he stopped because something must have hurt. Anyway the nurse went over a pretty thorough list with me and after we talked through it all and asked him every question, she said that he's probably OK, but to watch for any nausea or tingling fingers or headaches and if that crops up to go to the ER.
I also happened to see our neighbor whose husband is a chiropractor and asked if it would be possible for me to bring Broder by their house for a quick look over. They were awesome and said yes. Bro. Moore is probably Broder's new hero because of the pop that he got out of his neck. Broder described it as the sound of a sword blocking a hit. (?) Bro. Moore prescribed more icing for a bit and pain meds if needed.
He seems to be doing fine. He had a greater range of motion when I checked him before he went to bed. We told him to try and take it easy on the soccer field or basketball court tomorrow at recess.
Also- strict and severe trampolining restrictions have been revisited.
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Scary! No more flips B-man! We are so glad you're OK. We love you!
OH jeez. It's when they're quiet that they're the most hurt. Hope you feel better soon, Broder Butt.
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