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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.
Rib fractures usually result from a blow to the chest or back (as in a car accident or a fall). A broken rib can even come from vigorously swinging a golf club or strenuous coughing. Broken ribs can be extremely painful. Often, the pain from a rib fracture is worse when taking a deep breath. Severe broken ribs require evaluation and treatment at a hospital; usually these cause so much pain that a person naturally seeks medical attention. The key to recovery from broken ribs is pain control. The pain from a rib fracture results in ârespiratory splinting,â or voluntarily reducing the depth of breathing. Some experts believe this increases the risk for pneumonia or other lung problems.