No matter where you ask this question, on an internet forum or in a Facebook group, the best answer will always be to see a doctor. A pop could mean a simple sprain, or it could mean a more serious injury like a torn ligament. The former will probably heal on its own with some rest while the latter might require surgery. The only one that can definitively tell you if your injury is minor or serious is a doctor.
If you just feel banged up, rest. If you are at all concerned, seek out the advice of a medical professional. You should not trust anyone else with your health, let alone some jiu-jitsu authors that have no formal medical training beyond a lifeguard first-aid certification.
No matter where you ask this question, on an internet forum or in a Facebook group, the best answer will always be to see a doctor. A pop could mean a simple sprain, or it could mean a more serious injury like a torn ligament. The former will probably heal on its own with some rest while the latter might require surgery. The only one that can definitively tell you if your injury is minor or serious is a doctor.
If you just feel banged up, rest. If you are at all concerned, seek out the advice of a medical professional. You should not trust anyone else with your health, let alone some jiu-jitsu authors that have no formal medical training beyond a lifeguard first-aid certification.
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