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How Long Does It Take To Heal Broken Ribs?
Hi 5 months ago I had suspected broken ribs but I am still experiencing bad pain, especially at night in bed, I was attacked and hit with something on my back, on the right side of my spine, but the main pain I feel is around the front of my rib cage, how long before they heal so there is no pain?
Mon, 18 Mar 2019
Hello,
As the ribs will heal on its own as it gets only a matter of time. Do deep breathing exercises and also try taking an x-ray. So it can help heal with using a strap over the injured area.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Jay Indravadan Patel, Physical Therapist or Physiotherapist
As the ribs will heal on its own as it gets only a matter of time. Do deep breathing exercises and also try taking an x-ray. So it can help heal with using a strap over the injured area.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Jay Indravadan Patel, Physical Therapist or Physiotherapist
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