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Do rib cage support products andor ben gay help pain as bruised ribs heal?
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Not exactly.: Ben gay and other topicals can help with the pain associated with bruised ribs. However, it doesn't usually speed up the process. Bruised ribs can be painful for a couple of weeks 4-8 weeks so be patient with it.
Answered 10/7/2018
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