Pemberton was incorporated as a township by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on March 10, 1846, from portions of New Hanover Township, Northampton Township (now known as Mount Holly Township) and Southampton Township. Portions of the township were taken to form Woodland Township on March 7, 1866.
Quick Answer. Bruised ribs cause pain whenever the person takes a breath. There may also be swelling around the injury, and the area is often tender to touch. Bruised ribs are often caused by a strong impact directly to the rib cage. Continue Reading.
The most common causes of rib cage pain are a pulled muscle or bruised ribs. Other causes of rib cage pain are: 1  broken ribs. 2  injuries to the chest. 3  rib fracture. 4  diseases that affect the bones, such as osteoporosis.