Ouch: Cracked, broken, or bruised, any football player will tell you, all rib injuries hurt! i would bet you bruised your rib, but even if it's broken/cracked, there isn't much to do but wait. If you are breathing ok, there is no emergency. If not, see a doctor. Okay to try local heat or ice. Or a prescription for a Lidoderm patch (it's lidocaine.) put over the area of pain, it can really help!
Answered 10/23/2017
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