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Step 1. Ice your affected ribs. You can purchase an ice pack or create your own by putting ice cubes in a plastic bag and covering the bag with a hand towel. Apply the ice to the area in 10- to 15-minute increments. Icing the area helps to relieve inflammation and its associated pain. Step 2.
Slow healing is due to poor circulation and lack of protection to the area. First aid is rest, ice, and light compression. Long-term treatment includes rest, support around the rib cage, pain medications, and a gradual return to exercise. How Bruised Ribs Happen. The most likely cause of bruised ribs is a blow to the chest. This pushes the ribs against the surrounding muscles and the impact may bruise the ribs.