I HAD AN ACCIDENT - no weightlifting for a while :'(

I HAD AN ACCIDENT - no weightlifting for a while :'(

[@slimigan]

*** Hi Craig - hand and peripheral nerve surgeon from Canada here. For you, the biggest risk of NOT having your nerve repair done (and soon, within 2 weeks of it happening) is that you have a decent chance of developing a painful neuroma. This means pain right in the palm where your cut is (and possible shooting up or down) every time you put pressure on the palm. This happens when the nerve is trying to heal but makes a disorganized clump of nerve sensory fibres at the injury when it can't get to the other cut end of the nerve. I would NOT recommend leaving this injury for that risk alone. Once you're out of the window of an easy repair under the microscope, treating this problem becomes much harder (you'll need a graft of your own nerve or nerve substitute) with much poorer long term results vs fixing it) because the two cut ends will retract away from one another. In order for the primary nerve repair to work well, there can't be ANY tension on the ends (hence doing it soon, before they retract)...

[@sanityendshere]

I had a neuroma when I cut the nerve in my thumb. It was extremely painful and ended up having surgery to remove it. Once it was removed they had to put in a nerve substitute tube in and I had to wait for the nerve to grow back together. The tube was there for the nerve to follow. Took much longer to heal. It took a long time to get feeling back and I still have no feeling in a small area of the thumb. I recommend getting it fixed too.

[@slimigan]

@@sanityendshere that's right - not uncommon, but much LESS likely if he gets the nerve repaired...

[@stuartpollock84]

Well, on the plus side, you now have a good stirring finger for any temperature beverages. Well, almost any temperature

[@TeamRICHEY]

Truth

[@uhavemooface]

Hilarious

[@dousiblack]

Please don’t stir with it. You’ll burn the finger and not feel it. Your positive approach to switching up your training so you come back stronger is great role modelling for those struggling through injury. Keep HSTLing and hope recovery is swift and complete.

[@stuartpollock84]

@@dousiblack this was a clear and obvious joke that you have completely missed 🤣

[@dousiblack]

@@stuartpollock84 my bad

[@fatdadocr936]

Hoping for a full and speedy recovery. Legend.

[@witterisms]

Mega to see you are still training, I fractured a bone in my hand this morning Mountain Biking, looks like this squat programme is the place to start!!

[@adamcollins3856]

I did the same thing to my hand 3 years ago removing the seed from an avocado. I hit my artery and nerve, had to have surgery to repair both. It took almost a year to get full feeling back in my finger. I still have weird sensations in my hand. Wishing you a speedy recovery, man!

[@chandellestone6395]

Thanks for the positivity in the times of healing. I’m three days into recovering from a PRP injection in my rotator cuff and the amount of pain I’ve endured has been surprising. Let’s hold the line and focus on what we can control while the body heals. Best of wishes on your road to recovery.

[@uhavemooface]

What are you doing for exercise while you recover though. I am so glad to hear people who get injured and never give up because of it. It has to be the hardest thing to keep going even after a serious injury. If I had something like this happen to me I would probably give up. Only because I have that stupid mentality where if something is too difficult for me I just say screw this and give up. I hope you recover from your injury.

[@ZakKeig]

Sucks to hear that Craig. I hope you get the best recovery possible.

[@Jackson183]

Speedy recovery Craig. I stuck a screw through my palm and damaged two tendons to little finger and one next to it. Grips never been the same since. Could of had it operated on but they said it’s 50:50 it if will ever be better. Don’t notice it unless it’s cold and I’m carrying something heavy 😂

[@tripsimon]

Absolute legend as always with how you're dealing with this. Wishing you a full and fast recovery my man. Respect! 🙏

[@omarrosales4826]

Damn! Sucks to see that. Injuries are a part of life, though. Just another obstacle to overcome and grow from. Wishing you the best and a full recovery, my dude. You are a legend.

[@feliii6]

😢 I jus had 5 stitches in my pointer finger due to a serrated bread knife "attack" 😭 wishing you a quick recovery

[@SwoffBass]

Prayers for a speedy recovery!! Good to see you’re still smilin’. You’ll be back in no time. 👍🏼

[@bestest_mensch]

Quick tip for cutting a pepper, mate. Cut both ends off. Turn it upside down and slice the edges of the pepper, following its natural curve. You’ll be left with just the middle part when done. No need to scrape out seeds 🫑🫡

[@TheChris403]

Good luck on your recovery. Have you considered getting a safety squat bar? That might be helpful if your recovery lasts a year.

[@walktogetherrocktogether]

If you do have surgery all is not lost. I had my bicep reattached and it was leg day everyday with SSB squats, leg presses, cardio, etc. I got a lot of work in with the Smith machine one week after surgery.

[@erica9563]

Oh no!!wishing you a speedy recovery

[@STRIKO04]

From someone with similar nerve damage in my shoulder, I would recommend the surgery option… Especially if you’re still going to use your hand a lot. But I’m no Doctor/Expert, so go with your gut I guess. Hope you have a positive recovery!!

[@catg7695]

I'm hoping good healing for you. If it makes you feel any better, my husband (construction) has had several finger injuries and he has regained feeling every time. But USE A SPOON next time 😆 Poor Jas.

[@tinyantaro]

Speed recovery!! Take all the time u need with your hand while smashing the squats 💪🏽

[@llacy01]

Heal up fast. Never quit. hey, where is an update on the Hustl VAN?

[@coachgogel9177]

Dude sorry to hear about it! I would recommend continuing to train with other movements like: Hack Squats, Backward sled drag, Nortic Curls, back extentions and Hamstring curls to keep the leg strength and then plyos to keep the explosiveness for weightlifting. This injury doesn't have to hold you back. You have to innovate and learn to grow. Some of Louie Simmons most innovative ideas in power lifting came when he found ways to train through injury.

[@johnliu5]

Gosh Craig! Praying and hoping you heal and get your nerve reconnected✝️🙏❤️😢

[@THEMOFFSHOP]

I damaged my brachial plexus nerve in a go karting accident on c5, c6,c7. 3 years on, still weak on my right side. Hope you recover fast and well...

[@uhavemooface]

Do you know if you will be able to have full mobility soon. I mean three years is a long time. I hope you are able to do what you want soon. That sucks man.

[@kevinlafferty2658]

That ending was perfection! Well done

[@n_mad]

Staying positive and working on what you can to come back even stronger 💪🏽 Love to see it!

[@Arrrghjay84]

Bloody hell, hope it heals up quickly. About 15 years ago I slashed the tip of my thumb open on some glass and had that sensation (or lack of) for a while after, eventually it came back but if the weather is cold it still tingles.

[@parichehrkargaran5221]

It is gonna comeback the feeling . Don’t worry at all!☘️

[@ketantalbott1749]

The intro kills me 😂. “Ahhhhhhhhh ow! Beep. Beep.. Beep….” *Insert piano, “It’s all good, it’s all good, even through the highs and the low”

[@GRob321]

Sorry to hear about your accident. I’m interested in following that v1 team training squat program. Where can I find the details?

[@jonbrown8698]

Sorry to hear about your injury, thought for sure this video would’ve been about a CF injury but here we are lol

[@JZ-xu3vg]

i'd do every bit of holistic whatever I can think of. stem cells, inferred light, massage, hand exersises, hot cold therapy ect skys the limit. thats a million dollar grip baby! good luck healing, legendary

[@stuartgriffiths6382]

Craig! I did a similar thing, for me I sliced across the fingertip, yes half of my fingertip did go numb and it is quite unpleasant and uncomfortable for a while but it does get better, about a year later I hardly notice it, it’s ok 👍

[@michaeldixon7043]

Did something similar. I did not have pain very long but the numbness was there for a few months. Hope it heals quick.

[@adamjenkins6024]

Back in 2010 I got my hand caught in a drum sander (not fun, don't recommend). Caused some nerve damage to my ring finger. Had the same thing at first (shoot pains, irritating numbness, etc). And I still don't have feeling in the finger (not that that sounds comforting). But honestly it doesn't stop my usage of the hand at all. I'm hopeful your nerve recommends and all of it comes back. My nerve was essentially torn out, so I had no chance. But I guess the point of my story is you'll be back lifting heavy in no time. And that you forever have an excuse to avoid cooking. 👍👍

[@uhavemooface]

Damn dude sorry to hear that.

[@miverick86]

sucks mate, hopefully recovery goes quick!

[@dusty4047]

Oh man! I hope all works out in the end!!

[@lilbrzlnkid]

Hey Craig! My wife spent some time in a hand clinic and she asked me to advise you to make sure you do an MRI to make sure your tendons are intact. Sometimes they can miss the tendon damage and it results in long term deficit

[@stuartmills299]

This sucks! Feel for you, you legend, hope its not too bad

[@cathrynwilson6949]

Pretty sure we've all done things like this! I cut my hand trying to take the pit out of an avocado😂... They call it "avocado hand" 😂... These things happen and I hope and pray for a full and quick recovery for you.

[@tonismith885]

Hands down best part of my day seeing Raya looking at legends 🎉❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@TeamRICHEY]

You a legend!

[@Sarah_C68]

I like how you cloned yourself a narrator Craig for the squats

[@TranZe4U]

"Look at a legend" - loved it😂😂😂

[@chrisjohnson-vk3ob]

Keep at it, praying for a speedy recovery.

[@Drawingbytito]

Hope your hand gets heal and recovery well. 🤙🏼

[@thatonegirl2362]

Love your content! Was wondering who watches the pups when you guys travel?

[@SkunkyBrew]

I had a tumor (non cancerous) at C1 which was removed and haven't felt my fingertips in most of my fingers since 2015. Welcome to the club.

[@natemillard5780]

Get well! Enjoy coming to the states ya legend!

[@juditdomotor3445]

Speedy recovery Craig .

[@MrThleckey]

OK, just saw Dave talk about more access for HSTL . What can you tell us? ANd already commented on your hand. Sorry you hurt it man.

[@Zane_Zaminsky]

Get well, super quickly, you legend, you!

[@bensmith7956]

2 years post a very similar injury, feeling is slowly coming back, certainly loads better than it was!

[@darthgodete4352]

Hey you Legend.. get well soon.. Saludos desde Ensenada, Mexico..

[@ub905]

Mat Fraser said he used to get Sammy to cut up his steaks for him close to the Games to avoid such injuries. I thought that was overkill but I guess not. Get better soon!

[@pakmatthew]

DIGGIN THE EDIT! WELL DONE

[@benstacey8167]

I’m a cross fitter and I did the same thing with glass on my index finger. I didn’t get surgery and I don’t even notice it now. Glad I didn’t get the surgery

[@Rev1211b]

Speedy recovery😢

[@WalksAlone]

That,stretch pain is a bad sign. An osteopath, I would have to recommend the operative intervention. 😬

[@lucasbrookes317]

Craig I did exactly the same two years ago with a 10mm drill bit, same awful tingling sensation when stretching my arm out! 💀

[@MrBeeMeR320D]

Jas : "But i don't moan about it..." EPIC :p

[@sebastiannaumann2414]

I broke a cutterknive in my hand and cut the nerve to my pointing finger when I was around 24… the scrubs only sewed my cut not my nerve. It did not grow back together. The open end formed a very sensitive knob at the base of my pointing finger… really unpleasant. Went to a hand surgeon. They fixed the nerve after almost six years. Took the 6 weeks with a fixed hand. Feeling in the finger came back to around 70%.

[@faceisking]

Speedy recovery my bro❤

[@bradhuffaker6144]

What’s the squat program called? It wasn’t linked below

[@bramvansteenbergen8821]

I always learned that it grows back 1mm/day. Depending on the width of the cut, maybe give it some time. Hopefully you'll be all good!

[@truthisfreedom1616]

Love your content so inspiring! but come on I had my right hand chopped off reattached then chopped off again🤷 You will come back stronger I'll be watching🧐🤣 have a great time in America love to you both 🏋️💕ps I'm a powerlifter not weightlifting so I dont need to snatch 🙏

[@kimberlysadberry6757]

I had a deep cut on my pinky. took a good chunk off and it took a little over a year for full sensation to come back. I could feel it when it healed but it felt numb and weird for a good long while before full feeling returned

[@uhavemooface]

I hope you get a full recovery and your able to lift like you use to. Also dude I want those calves of yours. I wish I had calves like that. Of course I know it takes dedication and hard work to get to that point. I am 46 and right now I am still a fatty. I have loss about 20 pounds. I went from 272 down to 250. So that is great and all without exercising. But I would love to get back into working out again. We have a gym membership just that we go there to swim.

[@PeterValk01]

there is no link for the squat program. Hope your recovery will not take that long.

[@TeamRICHEY]

teamtraining.app/products/back-squat-v1 ☺️

[@jameshansen7108]

Laser therapy for the hand? Will you give that a go? I've used laser therapy as a part of physiotherapy for dogs to help them recover, no reason it shouldn't work on a human. I imagine there's a physio in the UK that has a machine for that?

[@felipesecchi5078]

Hope you get well!

[@leons540]

Too many force bro! Only squat for a while 💪🏼🔥

[@jacobmason412]

Bad luck m8, shit happens, best luck for the recovery

[@jochembaars403]

Take care mate. 1 step back, 2 steps forward

[@grail25]

It's probably been asked on every video, but whats the name of the song at the start? Thank you

[@gregcox9714]

And people said Matt Fraser was crazy for not touching his kitchen knives in the weeks leading up to the Crossfit games

[@jasonwood5024]

American health care method, "I'll just wait and see if it gets better on its own".

[@kirkheyden7391]

Should I stick to bent over row weight?

[@davesarkipato9886]

I don’t see the link in your description, can you post it in the comments?

[@TeamRICHEY]

teamtraining.app/products/back-squat-v1

[@christeenforster4645]

Hilarious that coffee pods and wods was literally just talking about this with Justin Medeiros because Fraser said he won’t even cut his own food as he’s getting close to the games and Justin laughed it off that he had mastered cutting things and felt he was safe!!!

[@hoc2723]

Now you know why Mat Fraser won't use a knife before competitions.

[@peteybaker7544]

That is the best party trick I’ve ever seen 😂 yes raya!

[@Zansaldo1]

Obviously it’s not happening anytime soon but I really want to see Craig get out there on the platform to compete again. Will we ever 🤔

[@michaeldohrmann3200]

"Like" for the party trick...so great. Get well soon.

[@fotoanthology-naveen1075]

Hey TeamRichey : If no one told you today you both are absolute legends...

[@vinster666]

Best outfit I’ve seen Jas in.

[@Rookbuke]

Bro I did the same thing a few years ago with an avocado… sucks. It’ll heal quickly. Stay frosty.

[@murph3744]

Build that squat! Regain feeling!

[@whitespot54]

Hope you’re luckier than me. Haven’t felt half my middle finger on my right hand since 2005

[@chrispitts252]

Heal up well!

[@krisjaynav]

Curious, how much does the ER visit cost in the UK.

[@TeamRICHEY]

Free, the hand specialist free and surgery if needed, free.

[@duanesaundersmedia]

NHS 🙌🏾

[@timoh8916]

You Write its Not all Good in this Episode ahahah i lought:D you get Strong back bro

[@wedgeantilles4053]

like for jas

[@davidwilson8310]

I would wait until the doctor say you can do whatever to it, but start massaging your hand and it should help start speeding up the process

[@vicurajth]

Damn. That's unfortunate

[@bowmigow9893]

whats the rest of your training looking like??

[@andydavies6089]

Maybe a Safety Squat Bar while the hand heals?

[@patrickedwards5804]

If you think you feel like a dufus doing your finger in this way, I got the same nerve damage to me finger after picking up a 10kg bumper plate after a WOD. 😮

[@obitonye]

I had similar injury when i put the knife in avocado nut (the ball in the centre of avocado)and i cut my finger.

[@alannorman4097]

Right decision by the sounds. Get well soon but review decision if wrong!

[@danielgillespie9781]

That little double Craig mask in the Garage made my editor side happy 😂

[@bartcauwenbergh9606]

hope you get well soon