6 Do’s & 6 Don’ts To Recover From Broken Ribs

[@BodyFixExercises]

Speaking from experience here! I broke my ribs recently slipping on ice in the Prague Christmas markets. Ouch!!😬

[@alswedgin9274]

i feel that.

[@PritamVerma-vy7or]

Sir please tell me what should I do to heal my rib please sir. I injured my sternum and surrounding one rib .It has little tenderness even after 11 Months, it continues to pain on a particular position while doing something, I am 17 years old boy. The injury was little but it not healed It hurts on twisting and on bending neck. I had ignored my injury for 8 months and continued playing. Sir I had played cricket and badminton with my injured ribs. In X- ray a little strain was found in the ribs . Now I am taking rest Sir, in how days my ribs will be completely healed? What should I not do? What should I do? Hope you will answer sir ! Please answer and help me sir😶

[@imitator939]

​@@PritamVerma-vy7orhellow pritam ..kaise lagi thi bhai leather ki ball lag gayi thi ya mark day night

[@NathanOxenfeld]

Great timing - I just fractured a rib 2 weeks ago snowboarding. I’ll follow these suggestions and hope to be all good by April! 🩻

[@randnemo9687]

Same with me 😂 It sucks

[@JDMChase]

same with me

[@azharadrees7739]

Hey . Do u recover now ? My dad has 5 ribs fracture that's why I'm Asking to you

[@suzysanders6267]

It’s Nov 24, 2024 and I’m in horrific pain. I’m 77 and active save for a bad knee. I fell sideways on some wood & really felt the blunt very hard. I got up went to the fridge got an ice pack sat down and tried to put it on the area that is just under my left arm along the side of my body and into the back area that probably covers your diaphragm, I immediately called my physician and he was out but the nurse recommended urgent care so I went there and they did x-rays on the front side and back and then they sent it to their Superior who called me and said no broken ribs no punctures in lungs But it said three con ions on the thorax. At that time, the only pain I had was lifting my left arm, which was right above the whole area that took the brunt force of the fall. All this happened on November 21 that night I could not sleep, and by morning, I noticed that if I would to breathe in deep and then let it go the initial breathing in was painful all over my back my arm, and by that evening if I were to breathe in my backward spasm. Also, I was hearing as I breathed in something like a little knock in the area where those ribs are by the third day yesterday I was in so much pain that just getting out of a chair was a struggle because it would trigger a spasm and believe me some of them made me cry and I could not twist I could not get up from the toilet without really feeling it, I could not reach out with my left hand without thinking about it seriously, etc. then last night the spasm started to grow closer together stronger enough to draw tears from my eyes. As the night went on, it became very apparent that I was hearing this little knock when I would breathe in real deep and the breathing became more and more difficult so if I even cleared my throat sneezed, or had to blow my nose the pressure from using your diaphragm to do all these things quadrupled so I decided I should get my daughter to take me to emergency and get a CT or a MRI to clarify did I have a broken bone in there or what I mean suddenly I couldn’t do anything on the left side sure I could feel everything and it was excruciating because those spasm would be focused on anything you would need to use the strength of your diaphragm to do it so today I’m having my daughter come over to take me to the emergency room and see if I can get an MRI. This is no way to live and my threshold is, lower than probably most people I do everything myself even at my age and walk and lift small weights and my own house cleaning so I feel very inhibited and it’s scaring me that maybe there’s something wrong with my diaphragm or do I not understand what three contusions to thorax means. I hope I get some answers by tonight. Very frustrating. I will ask anyone out there to pray for me as I know. God heals all and he’ll never give you anything you can’t deal with so please send me your prayers.

[@justinsmith4965]

Going thru same. ❤🎉Praying for you.

[@pystryker]

I'm currently in week 3 of 4 ribs broken from a ladder fall. The first 2 weeks were absolute hell. I'd rather have had my head set on fire and someone beat it out with a shovel than have this kind of pain again. Thankfully, the pain is decreasing, but I'm still being extremely careful. Thank you for the video, it helped!

[@perro4996]

First 2 weeks? I am in the end of my first week. I thought the pains only lasted a week. So this is bad news.😢

[@gautamagrawal17]

I fell off a ladder, rather ladder toppled and I landed on it with 3 broken ribs...week 1 done...pain has reduced but week 1 was hell

[@pystrykerstaff5378]

@@perro4996Hope you’re feeling better now that you’re 3 weeks in.👍🏻

[@perro4996]

@pystrykerstaff5378 thanks! Much better now.

[@mariiarukavyshnykova4764]

Same thing, fell on the boarding stairs and landed on them with my ribs, 3 of them broken as a result First week was unbearable, second week I started coughing which was just a chefs kiss .. celebrating entering my 4th week now and feeling much better! Wishing all of us speedy recovery, not only physically but mentally as well, cause god knows I’m traumatized by this

[@pinetree909]

Just fractured a rib last week. Unbelievable pain. Your advice is very helpful, thank you.

[@thesmokingrooster8791]

I know what you mean, I broke 2 just 2 days ago, unreal pain.

[@pinetree909]

@thesmokingrooster8791 it's starting to ease off after 2 weeks. I searched YT for exercises etc. Try not to lift, push or pull anything too heavy for the first few weeks and do the breathing exercises they recommend.

[@SibylleLeon]

Been there, done that - I wish I had that video back then! Hope you're all better (both of you) by now 🙂

[@BodyFixExercises]

Thanks Sibylle!

[@michellec.anderson2903]

how many months did it take to heal yours

[@lindaellis6937]

Great video! Organized and well produced. Shared this with my clients with rib fractures.

[@BodyFixExercises]

👍🙏 Cheers!

[@anettaczestochowska2482]

I am reading commenets and OMG this is first time I can see that somebody who posted something on youtube is actually replaying to people. It is very rare.....seems like you carrying about people ❤thank you so much.

[@BodyFixExercises]

My pleasure. Thanks for commenting!

[@Caladuun]

I've had a lung infection last 2 weeks with plenty of hacking and coughing. Ribs were sore but could deal with it. Last night, amongst a coughing fit I had a HARD cough and felt a pop and sudden burning. Went to the ER at midnight and they confirmed I 'broke' a rib. Seems more of a crack/fracture than a clean cut. But still trying to get phlegm out has been a painful challenge even with the solid pain management pills I was given. Following your instruction, has been helpful and mitigated some of the pain. Thank you for taking the time to post this here, I (and my 10 rib) appreciate it!

[@missz5602]

Me, right now 😭

[@SherylsTwin]

Exactly what happened to me 5 years ago. Recently another URI from hell. After weeks of hard coughing no pop-break feeling, but the pain, it is in the same area and type of pain. Don know if re-fractured if that is a thing?

[@wowjwalters]

Thank you for making this video. I had a fractured rib one week ago by reaching for a parking ticket, leaning out of my car to get it. As I reached it, I heard and felt a crack. That said, your video will really help. I'll be taking your suggested exercises one step at a time.☺

[@BodyFixExercises]

Wow. Did you lean against the car door? Or was just reaching right out enough???

[@wowjwalters]

@@BodyFixExercises, the window was completely down, so I leaned on the top of the door, stuck my upper body out, and reached for the ticket. Stretching out and leaning on the door caused the crack. Yesterday, I got a DEXA scan, so I'll find out if I have osteoporosis. Hopefully, I don't. Regardless of the results, I will be more proactive in keeping my body and bones as strong as possible.

[@lestergeez4349]

Hard to believe it's so easy to crack a rib. One time I reaching for something leaning on the edge ... ((( crack!!)))

[@johnsimpkins5191]

We have a senior chihuahua and we have to put pee pads down for him. My wife slipped on the pee pad and fell into the edge of our kitchen table. She has a bruise under her right breast and thinks one maybe two ribs are fractured or broken. This is the best information I have seen and presented in a manner that is easy to understand.

[@k.jespersen6145]

Definitely saving this video for the next time someone around me breaks ribs (or in case it's me), because that seems to be a distressingly common injury. The stabilizing of ribs with a pillow while coughing is ingenius! Why don't more doctors recommend or know about that? I can really see that helping, both actually and psychosomatically. Are there specific exercises indicated for regaining motion and flexibility after ribs heal? Aftercare/therapy was particularly lacking for one of my parents, who now sometimes twinges when twisting the wrong way. I hope that your healing and your wife's have progressed smoothly, and that you will get to have a pain-free Christmas!

[@BodyFixExercises]

We are healing nicely thanks! Exercise is simply... rotating and bending more with time, including with your arm stretched up. Twisting, side bending, bending forward, reaching out progressively more over time within that 3/10 pain scale

[@k.jespersen6145]

@@BodyFixExercises Glad to hear that things are progressing well for both of you! Thank you for answering my question. I'll definitely be sharing this video, in that case. ^_^

[@bonniehoke-scedrov4906]

This is my first time enjoying your KZbin channel. Great content! Looking forward to hearing more from you! Your video was so informative. Thank you so much!

[@BodyFixExercises]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@phillipleslie6100]

Thanks. Good to know that what I am doing is on point. 5 broken, one comminuted and collar bone too. Three weeks in and the thought of stretching in future is still scary. The English language hasn’t invented words to describe what it feels like to sneeze.

[@thesmokingrooster8791]

'The English language hasn’t invented words to describe what it feels like to sneeze' well said

[@nitro21983]

just fractured 4 of my left ribs , this has been good information to deal with pain and recovery

[@BodyFixExercises]

Ow! Good luck with it

[@bobjohn4086]

I have a cough and a broken rib and the pillow technique is REALLY helping with the pain ! same for the one to get out of the bed with the arms locked

[@BodyFixExercises]

👍👍👍

[@mziqbal]

These are all valuable tips to overcome the broken rib. Thank you ✨

[@Misschief_]

I just broke 8 ribs all on my left side from a major car accident and mannnn the pain is no breeze... Its been a month and im still in pain!!

[@elmercanales5871]

I fracture 6 ribs and I am on the 7 week and still can’t light heavy items. Wish you a rapid recovery

[@hoffar02]

This is fantastic, thank you so much! I thankfully only fractured one rib; but OH THE PAIN. First broken bone of my life 😪 I didn't receive much, if any, after- care. This info is just what I was looking for! ❤

[@BodyFixExercises]

Good luck with it!

[@dudebud72]

I struck a deer on my motorcycle so I broke 4 ribs , clavical, and sternum. I have CRPS in my left foot from a previous surgery so I was fearing I would be in big trouble. I had other injuries as well that go with a 45-50 mph collision with a deer while on a motorcycle, how I survived was a miracle in itself. Here is where I had an advantage if you want to call it that. I have a fully adjustable bed platform and a temperpedic mattress for my CRPS so I actually had a slight advantage since I have several extra pillows. I used a sturdy sling, even into my 4 th week of recovery. I try to lift my coffee mug up and don’t push or pull. The bed was an advantage I could elevate my head so I could get out of bed. The only issue I have is my shoulder, it definitely has a lot of trauma and feel this may be the big issue. Don’t rush a recovery, don’t consume a lot of sugar. Ironically with my pain medicine the first week I used a low dose of muscle relaxer because the spasms were brutal. Be safe out there everyone

[@RhodoraBalayo]

I have a 5-7 ribs fracture due to motorcycle crash, i undergo to (CPT) surgical to put a tube on my lungs to remove bloods on my lungs😢 praying on my faster recovery😢

[@carlapappalardo1901]

This was a great Thoreau but quick primer on the topic. I wish I'd found it last thursday when I bruised my ribs! Your info was better than what I got at a&e. The elbow raise to get out of bed would have been particularly useful and I will definitely try it in the morning

[@BodyFixExercises]

Hope you improve quickly!

[@rulistening7777]

Fell asleep late at night, whilie sitting on a kitchen chair, watching a movie. Hit the floor on my side, with my arm tucked up against my side.thus my elbow between the floor and my ribcage. compressing my rib-cage. So damn painful ! X- rays. Nothing broken. Displaced the entire region. Got a low impact adjustment. Now.... 12 days later, still sleeping with a hot- pack - cold pack rotation. Still doing deep breathing exercises. Aka... Smell the roses... 12345. Hold 12345. Blow out the candles 12345. Repeat for 1 - to- 3 minutes 3 to 7 times daily , when sitting up or laying down. Gently moving in all directions (gently. ) Maintaining flexibility Gently going about my day. Reflecting on poor choices. Accepting needed life lessons. Embracing Positive Affirmations of Hope & Healing . I can heal my body via my intent, expectation, and obedience. I've done it all my life.

[@businessmiser8134]

I just broke 5 ribs yesterday slipping on black ice on my back (8-3) so this definitely gave me some good ideas thank you

[@BodyFixExercises]

5! Ooh! That's how I did mine! The first week is bad but after 7-9 days it improves to a much more tolerable level

[@azharadrees7739]

Hey how are you .. please tell me hoe much time it's take to recover in your case .. beacuse my dad has same 5 ribs fracture I'm very scar

[@kathylgoedert]

You sound relatively cheerful! At least neutral ! I'm sure you're better now!

[@BULLSHXTYT]

Great tips to get up. It is the most painful part.😢

[@kimelzea1858]

This helped. Thank you!

[@BodyFixExercises]

👍 glad to hear

[@georgesmith1011]

Top man. Good video, well presented and explained. Thank you

[@ant777live]

Thanks for advice! I injured myself on Sunday and basically spent 3 days feeling depressed on my couch watching films and KZbin and trying not to move, and finally decided to head to the hospital today. Had X rays and ultra sound, apparently it's just one fractured rib. I am leaving my apartment in 9 days with my massive suitcase and laptop and likely heading on a train somewhere, hopefully it has healed a bit before then, though I don't really have a choice to not leave! Also I tore my cerratus anterior muscle about 4 years ago that was a similar experience, though that was more painful I reckon. With that, it hurt even when I didn't move, with the rib there is always a certain position with no pain.

[@rrwoodyt]

I needed this 3 months ago!

[@BodyFixExercises]

🤷🏼‍♂️😆

[@abolethslayer117]

Just broke a rib last night. The pain is insane. Any movement and I'm done. I survived the night, but boy does it suck. I'm just shuffling around, trying to avoid going back to bed.

[@BodyFixExercises]

Hurts, eh? Everything seems to move the ribs. Try icing it a bit to reduce inflammation.

[@Skybabe1]

I just broke 3 ribs with 5 breaks.

[@Espositonj]

Just breathe ❤

[@maxthomas8863]

Five months later, how you feeling? I broke 1 rib, 1 week ago. Same thing. Movement = done. ☠ Is it normal to hear/feel the crepitus, a week later?

[@abolethslayer117]

@@maxthomas8863 I didn't have any crepitus (I had to google that). 5 months later I'm 95% better. I'm almost 50, so I don't heal like when I was 18. The first 3 days after breaking my rib were INSANE pain. 2 weeks later I was much better. Almost 1.5 months later, I pinched a nerve because I was always hunched over due to the pain. I ended up going to a chiropractor to fix my neck and back. It took 1 month of recovery to fix my neck. Ugh. The only good news is that it WILL get better. Breathing in super deeply (super painful) a few times a day did the trick for me too. Good luck Bro! You'll survive!!!

[@Leona_thee_Lion]

Currently have 7 broken ribs. One is broken in two places so, 8 breaks in total. The first four-5 days were absolutely torturous. The hospital moving me around for X-rays or other reasons would have me crying and screaming in pain. I never imagined I’d be walking around so soon. It’s been almost two weeks and after working thru the pain to walk around and use the bathroom by myself etc I feel a lot better. Still unable to bend down and still feel pain obviously , especially when getting up from laying down but, it truly does work to keep slightly active even tho it hurts like hell. In the morning after being still for so long that’s when the pain is at it’s worst. Once I get up and going it gets a lot easier. Coughing hurts and honestly it hurts my chest more than my ribs for some reason. This whole situation sucked and I’ll be so happy when it’s over.

[@thesmokingrooster8791]

I feel your pain. 3 broken ribs just 2 days ago, unreal pain.

[@ahaikepo7984]

how long the ribs join?

[@Leona_thee_Lion]

@ they told Me anywhere between 6-12 weeks typically. It’s been a little over a month and I feel alright. Amazing by comparison to the first week. I’m back to work and really only feel pain when I laugh really hard or move in a weird ways sometimes. So far I think I’m healing relatively well and quickly

[@m0ckin6jep]

I just broke my rib in motorcycle accident what worse is. im working right now with a broken rib as a Warehouse personnel 😅

[@trollol2215]

My pain got better actually working out. Waited 3 weeks and started going to the gym. It hurts still, but the pain is almost gone now.

[@shannonstirling1]

Question- Heating pad seems to be helping me more than ice. Any concern for using a heating pad on fractured ribs? Mine is up near the collar bone and clavicle. Thanks so much for the excellent advice!

[@BodyFixExercises]

Should be fine, as long as it's not the first 5 days and the next day is ok. It's more for the analgesic effect and minimising inflammation. But don't put heat or ice on your throat. Lots of nerves & arteries, and a blood pressure centre in the front and side of your neck

[@shannonstirling1]

@BodyFixExercises thank you so much!

[@Iya-qf5wn]

After how many weeks is it ok to start stretching a bit,as you demonstrated it in the video? I tried to do just a little stretching after 4 weeks and after that, I was in pain again for several days even while resting. Often times I don't feel the pain while moving but only hours after, so that makes it hard to know what is ok to do and what not.

[@theresadipinto2480]

Your Video was Very helpful.

[@Ann-ub4mf]

Thank you.......pain is insane.😢

[@niku10]

I got kneed in center of my chest during my kickboxing fight. Its 3rd weeks now, its improving and can cought and sneeze easily. Dont know if it was broken or just bruised. Thank God

[@astrosmith6313]

Thanks brother just help me out with my diagnosis

[@BodyFixExercises]

👍👍👍

[@OGsuzyb]

My husband threw an iron high back barstool at me and broke four of my ribs on my right side (ribs 7-10). Also have slight separation of right lung from ribcage with small amount of internal bleeding. Every movement hurts. If I move too much I break into a full body sweat like I’m gonna puke or pass out. Coughing hurts the worst. Worried to try to wash my hair bc I’m right handed. Also have 3 kids (two of which are toddlers). Needless to say I’m getting a DVO and filing for divorce.

[@elisaaguilar4946]

I hope you're OK 🙏

[@sensiblemark1974]

Horrible injury i hope you are better and on the mend without the A hole who hurt you for your own sake and sake of the wee 1s

[@TELLMEWHYSCIENCEKNOWLEDGE]

Don't take divorce. It is not a good option.

[@thesmokingrooster8791]

That is terrible.

[@jobiha123]

I just lost My footing in My flipflaps, hitting the Table corner. Got throug the night. Movement is pain. Laughing caughing, im done. I will follow video advice. Thank you sir

[@alswedgin9274]

Everything said here, i agree with!

[@BodyFixExercises]

👍

[@mikem7529]

First off I hope you're feeling better? Is this the same treatment if you rip or seriously bruise the muscles between the ribs. I have managed to do this three times in my life, always the same side too.

[@BodyFixExercises]

Yes, recovering nicely thanks Yep, pretty much the same with muscle damage

[@massilez6720]

OMG I broke my rib #3 and has been 1 moth and still bother when I breathe or laugh n move , reading the comments I’m in shock that some people broke more than one. Wow! I feel for all of you. 😰😭

[@cracker3088]

Great video. How long before its safe to do heavy lifting? My job requires being able to lift 50 pounds, and I cannot work until I can. I broke ribs 2 weeks ago and am wondering how much work I should expect to miss.

[@19astrid7049]

This is good advice. Thank you

[@BodyFixExercises]

You're so welcome!

[@daningram3143]

Fantastic information!!! Thank you!

[@BodyFixExercises]

My pleasure . Glad to help

[@alswedgin9274]

Never create constriction or tension. I once had a Pneumo-thoracical trauma( from a plane flight) aKa a floating rib pierced my lung (apparently more prevelant with tall, skinny guys). A waterlock was administered. Normal breathing was needed. Gentle movement and free breathing seemed key. I'll never forget when they put the tube in. The Dr. was more concerned about the procedure than me. I told him: do what you need to do, you already gave me local anesthetics; just do it. No surgical pain is comparable to not being able to sleep because of the pain to breath.. Flabbergasted he went for it and thank the gods i don't believe in he did..

[@alswedgin9274]

It took 2-3 weeks to heal and remove the air from between my lung(s) and my thorax and for the wound to heal..

[@alswedgin9274]

Luckily i have a high pain threshold...this is not a boast; pain is needed to realise what is wrong with your body..

[@alswedgin9274]

Taking the X-rays was more painful than the treatment..

[@BodyFixExercises]

Wow, sounds like a very traumatic experience!!

[@TheCatAteMyShoe]

I broke 2 ribs on Monday and I'm in pain! Thank you for this advice.

[@BodyFixExercises]

Glad to help! 💥👌

[@mikehelmore4834]

Wish I watched this video 5 days ago when I first broke 6 ribs. Broke 2 at front 2 in middle and 2 at bottom of my ribs. I been in agony with it been given lidocaine patches that work in the day really good but can only use them for 11 and half hours a day though! and codeine to sleep at night sleeping is my biggest problem as the whole of right side is just painful. I will wake up needing to go to the toilet or with cramps/spasms. I will stand up and be crippled in pain for 2-8 minutes. I think that’s because I not been getting up out of bed how you have demonstrated. I will try your advice on sitting up and do you know if it is easier on a firm mattress as I have a soft top memory foam mattress that I sink into a little. Thank you for sharing your advice to help people out that are suffering

[@intisarmohammed9520]

Great video. Thanks.

[@BodyFixExercises]

Thank you too!

[@smtz1966]

It's been 6 days since i slipped on tub and fell backwards on top of bathtub. I fractured 2 ribs. This is so painful and affects my breathing. It's slowly healing.

[@BodyFixExercises]

The first week is the worst. You should be feeling better very soon

[@ramanpreetsohi3961]

Mine to samething

[@YAZEED87m]

Thanks doc

[@BodyFixExercises]

My pleasure

[@princesspeaxch]

I have a bruised rib and it’s excruciating, i can’t imagine having a break. I was convinced it was broken before the x rays. thanks for this, I lifted a huge bag of cat litter yesterday and I’m paying for it today 😅

[@BodyFixExercises]

Ow!

[@Brassai123]

Nice video. Thanks!!!

[@aliya._.yasar...]

What should be done in winter,icing or heating?

[@justinsmith4965]

No ice. Just heat and movement

[@alswedgin9274]

This man makes sense!

[@BodyFixExercises]

👌🤜

[@sajalsantra3012]

Thank you sir. I get aluable advice from you.

[@GSHants]

Thank you, really struggling with my one cracked rib at 60 yrs old after falling 😮 sleeping is a nightmare and hasn’t helped getting covid in week 2 so coughing a lot, which has been so painful,

[@BodyFixExercises]

😬 a nasty combination

[@Reelphresh]

I found, if you have a good car seat that's electric, that was the most comfortable place to sleep for almost 3 weeks. Getting in and out can be a little painful but it feels almost like a gerny once in and laying back. Put a pillow under your legs too for comfort. Getting out you can use the steering wheel and handle above the window. Sorry can't help with the coughing, that and sneezing are the worse.

[@lisa9867]

I never thought about sleeping in my car. I'm lucky my friends loaned me their recliner. I really don't know how I would have survived without it.

[@nelfasanez7313]

THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIP

[@BodyFixExercises]

No problem!

[@adisugum167]

Is "gavez gel" good for broken rib?

[@elkekirkpatrick6481]

Day #3 of breaking #'s 9, 10, 11 in serious ladder accident falling onto metal. No words to describe the pain. Ice helped at first but I spent a couple of hours on a heating pad and now I feel like doing NOTHING at all. Any suggestions deeply appreciated. I'm supposed to be a caregiver but I get the crazy feeling I won't even be driving for a while.

[@Abbyzhmo]

Please help me know if you can do normal things like lifting etc after having 4 ribs broken? Please reply sir. I'd be very thankful

[@norma2445]

Broken ribs r EXTREMELY PAINFUL....can't cry, can't laugh, can't cough, can't sleep, can't lay down, can't sit up....not without A HELL OF ALOT OF PAIN....AND drs won't give u pain meds...tylenols or motrin for pain....

[@BodyFixExercises]

It's really a special world of pain, eh?

[@lisa9867]

I agree. I broke 3 ribs a week ago. I'm 60 & this is by far the most pain I've ever been in. Tylenol & Motrin doesn't help and my Dr wouldn't give me anything stronger. Thankfully I have friends that brought their recliner over to my home for me to us.

[@Johny-d6e]

😂

[@dutchsailor6620]

Broke 7 ribs and my shoulder blade with a total of 11 fractures 40 days ago in a motorcycle accident. Lucky enough to get pain meds (oxycodon 15mg 2x day) at the hospital. Really helped to take the sharp edges of the pain. Started to use less painkillers from day 15 on and stopped using at day 20 at my own request. Responsible and supervised pain treatment can be a big help in healing. btw, i am from the Netherlands.

[@joygraham4451]

My dr prescribed hydromorphone, thank goodness. Worst pain ive ever experienced. ​@BodyFixExercises

[@brigham2250]

I just had 2 rib fractures on my left side with a slight displacement. I don't believe the fractures are in the front and the x-rays and doctor notes said that my lungs were fine. I have no trouble breathing. Really, my biggest complaint is getting in and out of bed. I hope to be healed in 6 weeks. My accident was a real freak accident. I fell and landed on my bowling ball, and like I said, I landed on my left side. Someone said that I should get rid of the ball. But I said, No, that the ball owes me a 300. The doctor told me to get an abdominal binder which I did. I'm not wrapping it too tight, and it does help when I get in and out of bed. This just happened on Saturday. I feel terrible about it. It has interrupted my life. I hope not for too long.

[@emmanuelking9988]

Excellent, thank you 👌

[@BodyFixExercises]

Thank you too!

[@DennisAppelonNielsen]

Can you explain about the pain scale you are referring to? I have injured ribs, after a fall, 5 days ago, today, and is really trying to deal with the pain, Doctor gave me the best and strongest mix of normal painkillers, to combine, this work well doing the day, but in the morning to get out of bed and moving in bed, I really struggle. It is like here on day 5 that the constant pain is not that strong in the rib, but now trying to lift my right arm really get's me even on painkillers. I keep exercising the lift, and is thinking about trying reclining bed rest for tonight, because sleeping on my back can keep me pain-free, until I try to move, and then the "drama" in the morning to get out. I am asking about the pain scale, because I would like to understand how much I can pressure my exercise in lifting my arm? Thanks for a supervideo.

[@BodyFixExercises]

If it hurts to lift your arm, get a further examination to rule out other complications. I wouldn't expect lifting your arm to be so painful.

[@anettaczestochowska2482]

Amazing Video thank you and greetings from Canada. Can I ask you something. I broke my 7th rib 3 months ago. I was diagnosed with osteoporosis after. 2 days ago lying down first time on my stomach ( since I broke my rib) at swimming pool I was trying to reach my book I slide a little my chect to front. I experienced something like crack but I wasn't crack and hundreds needles. I am waiting for xray result. After 2 days I got more pain and wanna ask CAN YOU CRACK THE SAME SPOT IN YOUR RIB AGAIN?

[@Zionist_Eternal]

I did a 69 year-old-man fall outside Gothenburg Art Museum yesterday. I was so honestly taken be the master's collection that I simply didn't pay attention to the short coping inbthe paving around Poseidon statue in tge plaza. Took a dive and eventually opened my eyes to a young Swedish couple kneeling over me in concern. After regaining full consciousness and finding ability to squeeze out the word "Okay", they helped me sit up. No ambulance. I'm in room at Gothia Towers, awaiting my flight tomorrow morning. Question: I immediate made way to Chemist and procured two long Ace bandages. You say not to constrict but without those, my ribs continually pop and grind with either movement or breathing. Can I constrict for the flight? I will go to doctor but when I get home. I do wish to avoid the Healthcare system here. Please help soon.

[@lyndapussell6749]

I’ve broken mine for the fourth time 😌last time 2.5 years ago. It’s ok through the day but at night I have to sleep on my back with myself sitting up. Yes it’s sore. I broke 4-8 rib fractures on left side. It’s been nearly two weeks since my fall. It’s hard going as fractured my my right wrist and nose too but getting there.

[@BodyFixExercises]

Fourth time! Ow!

[@RhodoraBalayo]

I feel you all😢😢

[@ychanan36]

Thanks

[@azharadrees7739]

My dad has 5 Fracture Ribs ... kindly tell me how much time it will take to Recover and when the pain will b better beacuse he is in to much pain

[@BodyFixExercises]

After about 1 week the pain normally improves. For fracture (not displaced bones) the heal in 6-8 weeks

[@jtem1051]

The ice pack is a life saver. I just broke my ribs 3 days ago.

[@BodyFixExercises]

👍👍👍

[@imitator939]

how??

[@Matthew-zw9su]

​@@imitator939 anti inflammatory, also decreases pain.

[@kathysalser6340]

I broke 3,4 & 6 & 7. The top ribs are the most painful. But sneezing is horrible.

[@DREQON2005]

How long should I avoid cardio like the stairmaster? Will my body bouncing around on the stairmaster hurt anything? I’m in week 2 I feel like in 2 days I’ll be ready to get back to it

[@NullVoid-rm7jm]

I think I cracked a rib and I habe an interview for a factory job this week that I know I'm gonna get, but I'm worried my cracked rib is gonna slow me down and i'm gonna lose it as soon as I get it.

[@freddysart4005]

I broke #11 and # 12. My dr wrapped me. Took off this morning and i can feel a difference. Im more worried about moving and have more pain. Help.

[@GardenHeart26]

Should i wear rib belt throughout day ...and can i wear it at night.....please reply sir

[@BodyFixExercises]

No. You need some movement to heal properly

[@introvert-lyricsmaker6619]

2:32 what if my ribs are broken like this do i need to get an operation

[@Abbyzhmo]

My friend is still in icu after breaking 4 ribs from a car accident, will je be fine?

[@Joerax2160]

Thanks my left ribs hurts after drinking with friends had no idea what happened i can notice that it had swollen abit i thought that i might have a heart problem but no 😂 ,very helpful being 3wees now ❤

[@grunge_surf_witch_uk9130]

I was in a car accident went to A and E no X-ray had 10 days of agony no one will scan me or my daughter! Work expects me to be in lifting I’m in agony!!

[@AustinKnutson-r4o]

Not me, I went 24 miles an hour on my bike when I wrecked, but my ribs didn’t get broken. They were just bruised.

[@MetaView7]

thx

[@vmax-cv1ml]

I just broke 4 ribs with 2 fractures on each rib.. uhg. Worst pain ever.. the 1st 4 days i was spazming alot.. it felt like tearing . Was stuck in bed seveal times and in the couch.. finally got a lazyboy to sleep in.. im constantly stretching. Pushing my breaths to avoid lung problems. Lots of calcium. 😢 ..

[@vmax-cv1ml]

And off course Oxy.. and muscle relaxers.. sucks

[@shubhamchauhan8198]

What type of medicine doctor will give only pain killers???

[@AmnaNoor366]

I had a small break in one rib from coughing so much when I had bronchitis. This was about 12 years ago. Ever since then, if I bend down in a certain way I get what feels like a spasm in that area. I can't do anything but sit there and breathe shallowly til it passes. Anyone know what this is?

[@BodyFixExercises]

Scar tissue as it healed, I'd say. Try my Rhomboid Pain exercises video to mobilise the rib cage. Start gently

[@AmnaNoor366]

@@BodyFixExercises Thank you for your suggestion! I will try it!

[@SPOOKSTR]

I broke 4 ribs 10 days ago. Don't need meds today.

[@PinkPantera9185Ker]

I hear cracking across my breastplate. I have lower rib fractured also. It sucks!!😮

[@shubhamchauhan8198]

Ice bag or heat bag which is better????

[@BodyFixExercises]

Ice

[@oshunbleu6511]

I cant press or hold the ribs to cough. Its excruciating .

[@PritamVerma-vy7or]

Sir please tell me what should I do to heal my rib please sir. I injured my sternum and surrounding one rib .It has little tenderness even after 11 Months, it continues to pain on a particular position while doing something, I am 17 years old boy. The injury was little but it not healed It hurts on twisting and on bending neck. I had ignored my injury for 8 months and continued playing. Sir I had played cricket and badminton with my injured ribs. In X- ray a little strain was found in the ribs . Now I am taking rest Sir, in how days my ribs will be completely healed? What should I not do? What should I do? Hope you will answer sir ! Please answer and help me sir😶

[@oliverthruston781]

Got into a car accident and smashed my left ribs on the dash no airbags deployed I don’t think it broke I think it bruised but I can’t see the bruise but my side effects are stuffy nose major chest pain on left side and I can’t cough or even cough a lougie 😊

[@lucid2184]

I don't know which pain is worse-- slipped ribs, throbbing gums where titanium screw sits where my tooth fell out, or being gaslit and muted at same time by ignorant family 🤷‍♀️💔

[@KelticKate]

I broke 4 ribs 4 days ago. I'll be 70 in 4 months. I fell in my bedroom. Hurts horrible.

[@BodyFixExercises]

the first week is pretty bad, but next week you'll start to feel an improvement

[@ian_bxrton1982]

Decided to take a bong hit. Was pure hell

[@thehillstudio5726]

Anyone please help me, i feel pain in my left chest after I hit someone's shoulder while playing soccer ( in slow speed) i can do pull up i can Run for 15 minutes till now, its been 4 days , I feel moderate pain while breathing up long and while coughing, I am worried if my ribs are broken or just a muscle tissue injury.

[@HarrySingh-yo2sp]

Hlo sir pls tell us if both ribs was fracture so what we can do🥺❤️‍🩹

[@AshleighTurnbull-p2i]

I think my rib was broken over a week ago,yet I can't stop the pain I can only sleep upraised on pillows

[@BodyFixExercises]

If pain has not improved in 1 week get an x-ray. My rib fractures improved a fair bit in 1 week. It may have broken & separated rather than just fractured, (or some other complication). Best get it checked

[@jvyeknom]

So basically just deal with it haha 😂

[@BodyFixExercises]

Magic wand not included. 😜