Question 1

i injured my ribs a little over three months ago. i never saw a dr but i did ease my activities and rest. it still hurts is that a super bad sign?

Accepted Answer

Rib pain: It may or may not be a bad thing.   If your pain is still a problem for you, see your doctor.

Question 2

how can rib ligaments be injured?

Accepted Answer

Degeneration, trauma: Are common causes. Ribs also have cartilage in front that can get misplaced during injury or even during sleep.

Question 3

could you tell me what are exercises for an injured rib cage?

Accepted Answer

Nothing specific: There are no specific exercises for such an injury.  Rather, you can work on generalized conditioning (i.e. Walking, light aerobic exercise) as well as core strengthening..

Question 4

i injured a rib during a warrior obstacle course race. it has been 3 months, and i am still in tremendous dicomfort. could this be serious?

Accepted Answer

Rib pain: You probably fractured a rib. This can take some months to heal and the pain to completely subside. If you are not having any shortness of breath and otherwise feeling well, you are probably OK.

Question 5

i injured my lower right rib 3years ago its the 3rd up and its been sunken inward  now for along time  i am still having pain today what can i do?

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See your doctor: You should have a new xray done of the area to see what things look like.  Then lots of antiinflammatories.  I prefer the herbal kind as these are not problematic for liver, kidney and stomach problems as the medicinal kind are.  My favorite is cats claw.  You will need to take 3 caps three times daily till relief of pain the drop to 3 caps daily for maintenance.

Question 6

can rib get injured after lifting something heavy?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It may slip and lead to a condition called slipped rib syndrome. It can be manually replaced by an osteopathic physician, physical therapist or chiropractor.

Question 7

i got into a 3 weeler accident and injured my ribs. can i be fixed?

Accepted Answer

EVAL: Sorry. Don't know the extent of injury. Also don't know your symptoms. Many conditions can result from thoracic injury (i.e., pulmonary contusion, pneumothorax, hemothorax etc). It is best to see a physician for evaluation if you have significant symptoms.

Question 8

the costochondral sep of 2nd rib ligament healed but then rehab ruined it. undiagnosed and re-injured over and over.  no rib belt used.  what now?

Accepted Answer

Takes several months: Costochondrial separations are seen commonly as sports injuries, from twisting forces. They take several months to heal and the key is to reduce the pain so that breathing is not problematic. A good evaluation including possible MRI to rule out other issues. Wrapping or taping may be difficult at this high level, but more useful at the lower levels. Hypermobility syndrome is sometimes associated.

Question 9

have server pain lower right ribs, hard to  breath ,cough and move.  injured  by someone  pressing  all their weight on me 3 days ago. what should do?

Accepted Answer

Rib fracture: If pain doesn't go away w/over-the-counter pain meds, then go see your Family Doc. Same if shortness of breath doesn't improve or even gets worse. You may need xrays to evaluate for broken rib(s) (http://goo.gl/OQVZbJ). We worry about potential for pneumothorax or collapsed lung. If this is consequence of partner abuse or domestic violence, please seek safety 1st. Then address w/local authorities.

Question 10

i have a radiating pain into my clavicle which has now started in my rib cage area on the one side, i have not been sick, nor have i fallen or injured myself. what could it be?

Accepted Answer

Monitor it for now: Pains like this can happen to all of us but they usually resolve in 1-2 weeks. You may need to take a mild pain pill like Tylenol if it is bothering you much.
If the pain is progressing to more severe degree in 2 weeks time, then you need to see your doctor for examination and possibly some tests to find out the cause and to make sure that your bones are healthy.

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I injured my ribs a little over three months ago. i never saw a dr but i did ease my activities and rest. it still hurts is that a super bad sign?

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How can rib ligaments be injured?

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Could you tell me what are exercises for an injured rib cage?

A member asked:

I injured a rib during a warrior obstacle course race. it has been 3 months, and i am still in tremendous dicomfort. could this be serious?

A member asked:

I injured my lower right rib 3years ago its the 3rd up and its been sunken inward now for along time i am still having pain today what can i do?

A member asked:

Can rib get injured after lifting something heavy?

A member asked:

I got into a 3 weeler accident and injured my ribs. can i be fixed?

A member asked:

The costochondral sep of 2nd rib ligament healed but then rehab ruined it. undiagnosed and re-injured over and over. no rib belt used. what now?

A member asked:

Have server pain lower right ribs, hard to breath ,cough and move. injured by someone pressing all their weight on me 3 days ago. what should do?

A member asked:

I have a radiating pain into my clavicle which has now started in my rib cage area on the one side, i have not been sick, nor have i fallen or injured myself. what could it be?

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