Cracked & Broken Ribs: Symptoms, Treatment, & Recovery Time.

[@aaronoconnor606]

It's a good thing they aren't to funny because laughing hurts right now

[@CoachPiuze]

same things lol

[@jamesfinnegan6120]

Facts

[@xxxicequeenxxx]

My whole life hurts right now. I took quite a fall.

[@brokentombot]

They disclaimed that

[@speedydave2155]

it does hurt

[@NewYorkActingCoach]

EXCELLENT> Lots of information. Given by some guys who 'care' and are not trying to sell us something. And they dont talk as if they are reading it all, they talk as if they are really interested. Excellent. People who actually care in this world! Amazing. Thanks. John Windsor-Cunningham

[@leemonade6943]

Going thru this for just about two weeks now and am naturally doing many of these movements and postures. Helps me to feel better as the body develops a lot of aches and pains during the periods of little movement. A few other suggestions I have for those experiencing a rib fracture for the first time : - when you feel the need to cough or sneeze, stand if you can and hold the affected side - both front and back - securely with your hands to help ease the pain. I’ve found this even suppresses the need to sneeze much of the time and that’s even more satisfying ; - when sitting and standing up, or sitting up and laying down in bed (or any other effort which causes strain) be sure to breath in before the movement and then out while making the movement ; - stay away from the prone position as much as possible: during the day be sure to sit or stand and walk around your house and garden as much as you can without overdoing it. This allows the lungs and other organs to move and function well, clears any phlegm in the system so you can breathe better and ultimately it will ease the pain. I hope these small tips help you further. I know they have been a godsend for me.

[@cc12edits54]

I keep sneezing and it’s very painful lol

[@davidknight9192]

Thanks for the tips🙏🏾 I do the same thing whenever I go to the bathroom to poop. I of to put pressure on my rib cages with my hands as I push out the stool.

[@marschlosser4540]

@@cc12edits54 Would allergy tabs help? I've been using them for coughing.

[@What2B]

@@cc12edits54 When you feel a sneeze coming on sometimes if you look up it will pass.

[@staytight6340]

Ty It helped me pushing on the rib during coughing emensely

[@cdcss]

Thank you! Much peace and blessings to all of those who have gone through this injury. I feel your pain, but breathe deep and pray it will heal.

[@BobandBrad]

You're welcome Colton!

[@casandraberglund1575]

Lol breath deep. TRYIN’ !! 😂😂

[@marionogilvie9978]

@@casandraberglund1575 me to shallow breathing is all I can manage.

[@casandraberglund1575]

@@marionogilvie9978 took me 4 weeks to breath normally, 6 weeks to feel alright and 3 months to feel 100%. You got this. Hang in there!

[@ophadi1284]

😢😢🤲

[@saiyanelite7919]

I'm glad I found this 3 years later. I'm an amateur boxer and I hurt my ribs for the first time ever sparring and this past week has been agonizing

[@ismail79628]

I got caught with series of body shots on my ribs during sparring it hurts very bad i can't sleep or get out of bed

[@adriancruz6694]

Me too hurts to breath

[@Joshh556banana]

What did you use to recover, just had the same experience

[@saiyanelite7919]

@@Joshh556banana honestly time. There is no quick answer which I wish there was. It was hard to breathe and sleep but eventually it heals. But while it’s healing just focus on Technique and form. Study different fighting styles. I had to come up with a new technique to keep my body moving around while dealing with the pain

[@Joshh556banana]

@@saiyanelite7919 ok will do thankyou for your time

[@tinafesti5432]

Some very important points- stretch to prevent scar tissue build up. Thank you guys. This Broken rib is not for wimps!

[@2_572]

When do you know when to start stretching?

[@timikahwilliams7122]

But what if your a whimp? I am struggling 🤦🏾‍♀️😩

[@aerialbain8177]

I am a wimp amd it hurts to even think about moving

[@rebeccafowler432]

You could have left your left your last comment out nothing funny about being in pain be careful when you speak . You could come down with worst I ain't son. God has ears 👂

[@TheAustralian1x]

Mate im dying right now, two cracked ribs and a shoulder contusion, fark it hurts

[@mrsbintennessee1159]

You guys have helped me SO much! For so many things. Today I've come to u guys with bruised ribs I fell 2 days ago tripped + fell with my ribs across a raised metal threshold. 😩 Can't believe that at 57 I didn't break every rib. Still in so much pain & today u helped me once again. God Bless you guys & thank u so much! 🤕

[@francesmorris3413]

Hi Mrs B in Tennessee I hope you are doing better? I also tripped and fell to the concrete ground with my underneath me hitting my right side ribs elbow of arm forced into my chest wall. Im still experiencing pain, crying alot. Its getting me so down.

[@miathehusky6860]

I had a 6month old puppy on a leash he rabbited while I was jumping up on the porch and I fell sternum first into a metal pot I think the handle went between my ribs. No fracture on the X-RAY but it hurts been a week now orthopedic can’t see me for two more weeks so I’m trying to work as a truck driver and not make it worse

[@Abuangelina]

Most thing I liked about this video is that u guys seem pure and good

[@TreyFiveNine]

I’m currently in a hospital bed right now while watching. I have 6 broken rubs and a bruised lung. This helps a lot.

[@annamc3072]

Hello! I’ve broken ribs ave just watched the video ! Did you feel better as time passed ?

[@lifehacks2285]

Bob and Brad , doing a great service , pain relief ..absolutely at free of cost. Thanks much!! Keep going. I wish seeing you guys in person :)

[@scr8330]

Bob and Brad! again you come to my life for a completely different injury. thank you

[@LitosPeace]

I workin in pipeline installation/construction while digging out an existing pipe and I lost my footing on the edge of a 3ft deep trench and hit my side while falling in… I was winded as heck post impact, I walked it off and went to the Dr; Dr told me to minimize strenuous activity and keep movement and motion for the same reason y’all explained of the healing process. The tips you guys are giving have been extremely helpful as well with movement.

[@CookieMonster-mx7lu]

I like that all of us crack our ribs fast recovery mates

[@kariecarter1400]

Tripped on my cat - fell into dresser. Two fractured ribs - worse pain ever!! Just when I thought it was getting better I sneezed 😩😩😩😩. Love this video and love you two. Have helped me through so many injuries.

[@dannyburns2166]

I feel ya, I fractured 3 ribs on my right side, 5 weeks ago, and they still haven’t healed proper yet, I’m up and about a more now , my breathing is better, moving about is still painful, but it’s getting there, so good luck to you, I know it hurts like hell now, but it does get better

[@rachelkokoros3276]

Three days ago, I fell off a 20 ft ladder and landed on my back. I m 75 yrs old and in decent shape as I m still working and do physical work. I did lose consciousness for 20 minutes and was taken by ambulance to the local hospital. The area behind my left lung were excruciatingly painful with ANY movement. They gave me fentanyl right away and sent me for x-rays and a ct scan. I have a concussion, bruised ribs but no broken bones. Of course, I over did activity a day and a half later and it set me back a little. I m taking 1600 MG of ibuprofen twice a day. Not sleeping well but that s to be expected. When the ibuprofen wears off, I immediately know it. I keep moving, a little driving, a little stretching but I m so grateful I didn’t break anything. Still have a lump on the side of my head and don t even want to comb my hair on that side. I could have broken my back, my neck, an arm or leg and didn’t. I m going to attempt work tomorrow but very gingerly. I only missed one work assignment this week. If I don t work, I don t get paid so it s off to work tomorrow. I am always rushing around, errands, work, etc. My new motto is don t rush so much, get up earlier if need be and stay in the moment. Only think about what you are doing while you re doing it…… God is so good to me. Thank you Lord.

[@champagnewhite8112]

Good Lord! I pray you recovering completely.🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@shaaddhillon3819]

Hope you are all fixed 😊

[@Pat_McRotch88]

75!? 78ish now wth

[@ElizaDolittle]

I clearly fractured a rib or two when I fell off my bicycle last month. It hurt to laugh, sneeze, and cough so I rested from exercise for about a week. I knew nothing about recovery time - when I felt better I slowly and carefully reintroduced some light exercise, which also included the upper body - now it hurts again. So here I am for some advice! Thank you.

[@BryceTv19]

I crashed on my bike and passed out and ever since that my rib has been hurting to breath laugh and sneeze like you but maybe mines just a bruise because it dosnt hurt that much so i was wondering did your ribs hurt a lot or was it just little

[@hakunamatata5605]

Same issue here

[@freestylebully4849]

My side , ribs, and back been hurting for 10 weeks now. Only when I sit. Are u still hurting? If not how long did it take to fully recover?

[@sheodonaldson4962]

Thank you Bob and Brad. After a fall three weeks ago, I have been in a lot of pain with my ribs. After looking at your video and doing the exercises, I feel a lot better. Joyce from Ireland ☘️🇮🇪👍😀

[@dogsareprecious4842]

Very helpful---thank you! I've read a lot about this, and NOWHERE else did they mention the (scary) SCAR TISSUE possibilities! The STRETCHES are FANSTASTIC! Why don't other websites and/or our doctors tell us about all of this? TWO different doctors ONLY told me "deep breathe every 30 minutes, and here's a prescription for some pain medicine that's useless.... (arrghhh).... Very important info, I hope everyone who is suffering this pain like I am will watch this video! :-) Oh, and the "PHD" schtick is funny---thanks for making me giggle, it helped me forget my pain for a while!

[@susanb1394]

Your advice is always so good! I broke a rib a week ago and I’m making sure I’m breathing as normally as possible. Plus I had no idea I shouldn’t lay on the opposite side of the break but that really makes sense! Thank you two so much!! ❤️

[@maribelmodrono4531]

Thank you bob and Brad for helping me through this injury. You always help me as a matter of fact with SO MANY of your videos. May God bless you both, you certainly are the best!

[@verybrite90303]

I love y’all!!! I think my rib is broken and I wasn’t sure whether or not to go to the Dr. and this video gave me confirmation to go!!! The stretch information is very helpful, gonna start my self-care recovery today!!! Happy New Year Brad & Bob!!!

[@janetdiaz8916]

When I have pain, I always tune into Bob and Brad to learn excercise that will help me get rid of it. A good part of the time it works too!! This time I tuned in because I thought I injured a rib. So glad for the Napoleon example. I realized the area is cartilage. I bent over a dryer door to grab something that fell on the floor, and dryer door top dug deep into my left side under my breast. I have been in pain for a week, not from laughing, not from most movements but by touching chest muscles and between shoulder blades. Seems muscle pain radiated to other places. But at least I know it is probably just a muscle injury.

[@jsispositive]

God bless these men they make every injury better just learning and watching their videos

[@nonothingnever223]

Thanks for the help guys I injured my ribs in a downhill long boarding wipe out and the exercises have been really helpful

[@2_572]

How did you sleep at night to recover?

[@nonothingnever223]

I just suffered bro you can try different shit truth is I smoked alot of weed and stayed off the moard for awhile

[@2_572]

@@nonothingnever223 oh shit lol

[@2_572]

@@nonothingnever223 do you feel spasms at times from that injury in that location you injured it?

[@sydismine]

Thank you so much, gents! You truly made a huge shift in how to heal this thing. You eliminated a lot of anxiety! You have a new subscriber! 🤓✌🏼❤

[@urltima]

I cant afford to go to the doctor right now, and luckily I'm 99 percent sure that my rib cartilage is slightly torn and that nothing is severely wrong. It feels better everyday, but I'm glad I know that I need to keep breathing deeply or else I could damage it later on. And sleeping on the opposite side is something I didnt know either. Thank you!!

[@NoName-fx8op]

I'm late I know.. but didn't it feel much more comfortable sleeping on the opposite side?

[@anabolena2382]

You have to sleep on the oposite side or same side I am confuse

[@cantdecide2023]

You guys are great, so detailed and thorough. It's always good to understand a little of the physiology behind an injury. Thanks for your help.

[@darrendroc1]

Oh wow! Thanks Bob & Brad! A lot of misconceptions without referring to and trusting experienced professionals. Thanks for helping me get through and do the right things during recovery.

[@kellyd4340]

Wincing watching them do these exercises but when trying not as bad as imagined. I cried in pain coughing and turning in bed but this was helpful

[@texascommtech7153]

You guys are great sources of accurate, helpful information, and I like your humor. I have a broken rib and you kept me from making some potentially dangerous mistakes. Thank you.

[@Colmleft]

Thank you very much. I am reluctant to go to a doctor because I've broken ribs before. Theres little to be done except reassurance "Yup, its broke Sir." I've always been active which affects any recovery. As I get older, flexibility or range of motion is a growing concern. Your video was illustrative of how to realize effectively the steps involved.. I was watching other videos which gave blessing of compression belts but following through I have greater confidence following your judgement.

[@Debasmit007]

I have got 5 of my ribs broken just a month ago - 5th, 6th, 7th, 9th and 11th rib. Had a motorcycle collision and the other motorcycle directly hit me on my left rib cage area. As the time passed by on that day, the pain became intense, could not walk properly, could not lie down, could not move from one side to another after lying. The most painful part was when I tried to stand up from lying. It took almost 5 minutes to stand on my toes. Anyway, this severe pain existed for 4 to 5 days. After that the pain started to reduce, although it would hurt a lot to move while lying and to get up. I went to Orthopedic, he gave me medicines, told me to wear rib belt (Although many of the internet sites suggest not to use rib belt, anyway occasional use of this belt while walking gave me slight relief) and asked me to continue all my daily works avoiding running and lifting. And I was told that it would take 6 to 8 weeks to heal totally and meet him after one month. I used to apply some pain removal gel which helped me a lot to relax while sitting or lying. I started riding my motorcycle since 10 days from the accident, but very carefully. X-ray was not able to show any sign of crack while the chest CT scan revealed those fractures, my lungs condition was good. I did feel some pain while taking deep breath. The area of the pain used to change the positions from the initial days. I could feel new paining areas even after one week of the incident. Now, right after one month of the incident, I am very much fit now. Although slight pain is there in the affected area but I can see the progress. Breathing was never an issue for me, as I think the severity of the breakage was not that much. I can ride my bike comfortably now, regained decent amount of strength in the affected area. My body is becoming flexible day by day. I can bend, move my hand backward without any discomfort and so on. Although I did not follow any kind of exercises (as mentioned in the video) during these days, I think that my daily movements and other activities (of course within restriction) helped me to stay active and helped my muscle to grow flexible. I think it will take more 3 to 4 weeks for me to recover completely without any glitches. I hope for the best, let's see. :) Few suggestions for those who are suffering rib injuries (based on my experience): 1. Do not lie down the whole day except first few days when the pain is too severe. Take your time and start doing your daily activities. 2. Do not push yourself such that it pains in that area. If the activity starts hurting, leave it immediately. 3. You may disagree but using a rib belt sometimes gives you comfort. As it was comfortable for me to walk/ ride motorcycle etc. wearing the rib belt. 4. Don't get yourself caught cold. It will make the situation worse. Coughing, sneezing will hurt you a lot. As I have experienced it once, I sneezed accidentally and felt like my rib cage was gonna explore! Anyway, after few minutes, the pain went away. But that moment of pain was so horrifying that even now also I am afraid of sneezing. I try to avoid dust as much as I can. 5. Have faith in yourself, keep patience, you will get well soon. As it sometimes may feel frustrating but don't let it grasp you. Indulge yourself in other creative works. Don's think too much about this pain and all. Eventually the pain will go away and you will become fit after few weeks.

[@highpeacetess]

Debasmit Sengupta I'm glad you're healing up! thanks for this great advice!

[@Debasmit007]

@@highpeacetess thanks a lot. Update after 2 months: I'm almost fit now. 98% of pain is gone. Probably few more weeks to be totally fit.

[@highpeacetess]

Debasmit Sengupta yay! that's awesome news! glad to hear it, wish you all the best ♡♡♡

[@Debasmit007]

@@highpeacetess thank you very much.

[@zacktechs7367]

I'm glad you are Doing good now , bud. I wish you a speedy recovery. And be careful. I'm into the same problem. My friend stepped on my back while I was lying down on my chest and stomach. I didn't feel anything by then , but the pain started over time. It is been like 3 days , now I can neither turn around nor lift my left hand and put it up my head or behind my back without screaming. I can breath normally , but my upper left ribs are aching me especially during the night when I'm trying to change my sleep position. I will be going to see a doctor tomorrow.

[@soleilsoleil716]

I took a fall 5 days ago and I’ve been in agony ever since. X-ray does not show any fractures, but we are treating it as a fracture. I’ve been prescribed 3 different meds (pain, muscle relaxer, lidocaine patch) and they don’t provide much relief. I was told the pain could last 4-6 weeks! I don’t know how I’ll handle this that long! Thanks for the video! It’s helped me understand what is happening with my body right now and it’s helped me realize I’m not overreacting with acting like such a baby!

[@RightAway87]

I fell almost 10 feet, landed on my ribs on a metal bar. I did this yesterday, and today the pain is incredible.

[@Muonium1]

this comment made me lol....but it hurt a lot b/c I have a broken rib, which made me laugh more ._.

[@RightAway87]

10mintwo I know the pain.

[@kimediss8188]

Hi everyone! I just fractured my 9th rib on my right side,fell in the bath tub,landed on the edge of the tub!😩wow! I’m 65 years old,usually ride my bike 13 Miles a day! I guess not for awhile! But please go to the doctor,get a xray to make sure it’s a non-displaced fracture! If it is,it’ll take about 4 to 6 weeks or heal! But if u don’t get a xray,it could be a displaced fracture,which can cause some problems!! Yikes! Now it’s just some pain meds,and a lot of healing time! Good luck everyone👍🏻😂

[@akhilaramachandran2785]

I also fell from 12 feet. My ribs over my liver landed on a large rock, three ribs over the liver broke also hit my liver. That pain was like I was going to die. Now I am recovered, just took 5 months.

[@jonasanderson9413]

@@akhilaramachandran2785 nice to know you healed up man. Been having burning pain for 4 months never even considered a cracked rib but after getting no results from gastro/colonoscopy I’m starting to get suspicious that I may have fractured my rib playing basketball. I’m definitely considering getting it checked out now

[@sarahfonda4714]

Thank you so much guys. 11 days now and couldnt for the life of me understand how the xray showed 1 crack; but i felt pain and swore its 2 places. After some gentle probing youre right! It totally is a torn/sore muscle. Did some of these stretches for a while and, without going to hard, massaged the isolated "rope" of muscle. Now i know stretch! Move! Dont just sleep for 2 weeks straight trying not to move. I feel like i might actually be able to sleep in a comfortable position. THANK YOU!

[@aryanprivilege9651]

Glad this doesn’t make me laugh, since have broken ribs again.

[@sudhirchopde3334]

Tears,come to mind,seeing this duo

[@oldedrum]

Great info. Fell down the stairs today and cracked 3 ribs. Hurts like hell...Especially if I sneeze or cough! Looking forward to getting well...Thanks! 👍

[@trulyyours4v]

I have a same problem,can't cough well as the pain is terrible..same goes sneeze too....uh

[@RaaviSoni]

How are you doing now? I just got mine 3 ribs and Collar bone broken , how much time it takes to heal without surgery?

[@stakafakt4035]

@@RaaviSoni , forever It seems! Weeks or months depending on how much support you have, how bad the breakage is, how normal and strong your bones were before, whether or not you keep rebreaking them or tearing your muscles, how much protein and calcium your body absorbs, what your outlook is, how many bones were broken, how badly and where, and your age. A single small cracked rib may cause only a little pain but the pain for a few broken bones can be extremely severe and intolerable - so much so that you can barely move each day and you can barely even eat or wash yourself let alone lift anything, or even go to the bathroom without screaming out loud. Even changing your own clothes may make you scream. Irregular heartbeat, severe chest pain and even difficulty breathing many occur as well as tightness around the ribs that makes you feel as though you are being kiled by a boa constrictor. Like an extremely severe case of sciatica, which may also leave you completely bedridden for weeks or months, it can be one of the most severe types of pains a human can tolerate.

[@janiceoskowski7959]

I just broke mine as well. 7 ,8 in a fall. Cant move. Onlt offered tylenol at pmd office.

[@freestylebully4849]

How did it take for u to fully recover or are u still hurt?

[@gilliansmith5188]

Have cracked two right ribs through coughing with this awful 100 day cough. I am 67 years. Pain was excruciating everytime I had a coughing fit. Heaps better now but interesting that you are advised to sleep on same side as cracked ribs. I've been sleeping on left side and developed a secondary infection. Wish I'd found this sooner. Very useful video.

[@melindaestrada8020]

Thank you Bob and Brad, believe it or not this video helped me out tremendously. An MRI showed bruising of my left 5th rib and I really believed that maybe I had a hairline fracture. These exercises are helping me. 💜🌸❤️

[@cherieoerting1926]

Thanks, Guys. Your advice helps tremendously! I’m on week four with ribs 3-7 healing. I’ll start doing the breathing and exercises straight away.

[@KevinDiaz-ei5mo]

How long did it take for the pain to officially stop

[@johnmarkcorpuz3200]

you guys are the best, i love the humor i searched for this video cuz i think i broke my ribs in a sparring session gotta be out of the ring for now

[@MrGuitars8]

I thank you for this , Learning all I can , I was in an Accident . I have been to the Hospital , follow up and just waiting for additional visits .

[@tracy9397]

Why is it when you Crack your ribs is the time you sneeze the most?!

[@turki4712]

You sneeze the same but now you just realize dyou took your health for granted 🥲

[@Robert-hf5xr]

Ahhhchowwwch

[@gmx0413]

You don't actually sneeze any when your rib is fractured. You sneeze the same amount it just is more memorable when you sneeze with a broken rib, due to the pain. You dont generally remember a normal sneeze because there was nothing extravagant about it, your brain remembers events like that.

[@artymunoz5060]

It’s like when you get a tattoo All of a sudden you realize how much that particular body part touches everything

[@lokodelst5843]

Or cough 😭

[@JoshuaSkjold]

Great Stuff - Really appreciate the instruction in your video and hilarious banter! That's what I miss about the good ole Midwest! Greetings from Poland!

[@MrBugman2525]

Well I crack some ribs falling on ice ,painful I am 62 great information, thank you

[@2_572]

Are you better now?

[@SayLeeLee]

These too are dad jokes funny, but I finished the video confining everything I wanted to know. They are trying to be relatable, personable. Long video but very useful information. Thank you.

[@ejaokay]

I’ve had rib pain for about 4 years. Occurred after I had a seizure, thought it was just muscle pain but it never went away. Hurts to laugh, lay down, breathe. Pretty much always hurts. When I do the rib cage opener exercise, I get a crackling sound coming from my sternum area on the first rep. I wish I had the money to go to the doctor, living with this pain sucks, I don’t even remember what it feels like to not have the pain anymore.

[@anthsteele1976]

Damn man praying for u

[@lanam1636]

How are you doing now?

[@ejaokay]

@@anthsteele1976 thanks brotha, I think those prayers may have actually helped. I feel much better now

[@ejaokay]

@@lanam1636 I'm good now actually, I get some pain every now and then but nothing like it used to be.

[@francesmorris3413]

@@anthsteele1976 please pray for me. 6 months on from rib injuries and still experiencing a lot of pain. Thank you.

[@franco804]

I love these guys!!! Helped me out in several situations where I've had injuries.

[@RadicalValkyrie]

When I cracked my rib about 20 years ago, I had no idea and when my mum drove off a driveway, the bump made me scream in pain. The doctor pushed in my rib and I cried out. He just said, yep, that's a cracked rib or fractured. You can't do anything but rest. I don't think I even got any painkillers. I was sensitive for MONTHS and years later didn't want anyone to hug me.

[@mr.wolftkaos9045]

This relieved so much of the pain thank you!

[@datavortex]

Thanks guys. Just fractured a spare rib and was about to wrap it but y'all set us straight. Will try the exercises.

[@sylviasharp1120]

Larry Fine bbbb#

[@phoenixfireclusterbomb]

Wrapping is the only way to get pain relief.

[@KathrynKLNA]

I love these guys. I came looking for this video because I recently broke my rib coughing.. or atleast I’m pretty positive I did. I can’t laugh, cough (which I can’t stop) without being in excruciating pain under my left breast. ER def tomorrow.

[@gangarathod2501]

Pls whatsapp to me my whatsapp [phone]

[@ellesnyder942]

I cracked ribs 5-11 off-center on my right side of my back after accidentally flipping backwards off the top of a step stool. Day 3 I heard pops, went off the chart in pain and called medics to take me to the ER. What I need is a video on best way for husband to help get me in and out of bed. That's the worst and happens several times a day.

[@cef3567]

I hear ya. Same here. The first week when my wife wasn't nearby to help me to get out of bed, I just kind of rolled over on my side in the direction of where I need to go and would then then straighten up, sideways. Instead of using my core to sit up and then turn. It hurt, bot not as bad.

[@ellesnyder942]

@@cef3567 it all depends on where you injured..I could never have done it that way. I was propped up nearly sitting upright in bed. To get out, I had to be straight, stiffen my core, and have my left hand over his arm as he incrementally pulled me almost upright, the he had to inch my legs to the side as my torso went along. Once positioned sitting on the bedside, again I stiffened and he could slowly pull me to standing. But when I was in bed I had no ability to move at all.

[@cef3567]

@@ellesnyder942 Yeah, it is a terrible injury. Hope you're getting better. This is my second time injuring my ribs, I fractured the two behind my scapula this time and they are displaced, but getting a little better each day. Good luck to you!

[@ellesnyder942]

@@cef3567 thanks and you too. I'm getting better by the day. I can get in and out of bed on my own now.

[@ellesnyder942]

I'd say in the first four days there were incremental improvements..I had gone to the ER Tuesday night and by Saturday evening I managed to get out of bed on my own. Very slowly and using my walking stick.

[@meshellcountrygal4512]

I'm so very thankful for these useful videos! Ironically I've been stretching like my body is speaking to me 😊 (without even watching any other video)

[@deenugent473]

Cracked ribs and fell off a ladder? That's exactly what happened to me a few days ago. Spent 2 days in the ER and now it hurts like crazy, especially if I have to cough or sneeze. My doctor also recommended to take Calcium and Vitamin D to speed up the healing process. Thanks for the video doc, very helpful!

[@henrybustillos4157]

Im going thru a fractured rib did u heal completely?? Im scared i feel better but i wanna be able to lift in the gym again after i heal. Please let me know

[@deenugent473]

@@henrybustillos4157 Well it took me about 2 months to heal and doing things without pain. Now, 2 1/2 years later, I am back at the gym lifting weights just like before, no pain whatsoever! Just know that it will take at least 2 months, per doctors suggestion, well at least in my case. You just check with your doctor but you should be fine, no worries. BTW, I had 3 small fractures on my left rib, just fyi. Good luck!

[@henrybustillos4157]

@@deenugent473 yea im going on 8 weeks of recovery now today i still feel pain tho not as bad as it use to. How long after the two months were u able to start lifting again??

[@deenugent473]

@@henrybustillos4157 - I think at least 5 months after then I started to work with weights again. Slowly at first to see how I felt, and then gradually increasing the weight. Granted, I only bench 135LB max so it maybe different to you 😁. For you after 8 weeks, I wouldn't do anything with weight yet. Just let it heal up until you feel no more pain! Another added note: per doctor's explanation, whenever you break something, it will grow back stronger than before.

[@jbo2607]

Ribs 9-10 broken. Lots of pain. I learn soo much from these two.

[@freestylebully4849]

Have u healed fully if so how long did it take? I'm on week 10 of a rib injury

[@Atliermia]

Great 🎉, Fructured Ribs 8days ago. Nothing you can do, wait to heal. Looking for the phisical therapy. Good information ❤

[@johngottem1939]

I learned and understand so much more now, 👍🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼💪🏽🙏🏼

[@drewp1974]

Love how these guys keep “Ribbing” each other. Really hits your funny bone

[@kahuhinerosemary4984]

Thank you for this video! I knew there would be a few stretches and your site is always the best! I've used it before and you always have professional good advice. I definitely will be doing your stretches.

[@mikeporro3311]

After a week of sleeping on my back with my legs elevated on a wedge, I tried lying on injured side and it was doable. 2nd night I slept on affected side I woke with sternal pain which I did not have initially, could be inflamed cartilage or costochondritis. went back to sleeping on back and pain in sternum is lessening.

[@2_572]

So it's not recommended to sleep on injured side?

[@knighterrant4]

@@2_572 in the video I thought they said that you can sleep on the injured side. I also think they said DON'T sleep on the opposite side - but they didn't explain why. I damaged my ribs in a fall a week ago and I've only slept on the opposite side. When I wake up the pain is far worse than when I go to sleep - but that may be because it's a long time since taking Ibuprofen.

[@2_572]

@@knighterrant4 after 2 weeks it has gotten better still hurts but I have slept on my non injured side making a nest of pillows like a dog puffing up my pillows and sleeping at a angle kinda sitting inclined on my bed with like 6 pillows around me and leaning to the non injured side while sitting around my pillows. Sometimes I wake up lying face up in non sitting position 😂 and it hurts when I get up like my abs are sore but its my rib muscles so I kinda lean on my non injured side then get up and it hurts less so weird but that's what has got me by. I also got stitching Charlie horse pain the week after as if it was an alien moving in my ribs but I guess it was healing it hurt like my muscles were trying to heal itself so going through those days of pain allowed me to not go through other better days.

[@neil73]

@@2_572 How is it now? I fell last week, five days ago, and so far the pain is much less than it was today. I had a similar injury on the left side, and I seem to remember it took a couple of weeks, or longer, to heal completely. Hope you are well now!

[@2_572]

@@neil73 It is 100% now I was doing work outside.

[@GShanr]

You guys are just adorable. Thanks for the tips!

[@kfergus3662]

I fell landed on my back, took about everything. The doctor said 2 weeks, No it still is killing me now it’s been going on 3 months

[@arneetiernpreet428]

Same....i fell from stairs...and noe i hv stabbing pain in right side of my chest whenver i lay on the bed and try to take a turn......Did it heal after 3months

[@blossom4644]

@@arneetiernpreet428 hey, my grandpa broken his rib as well and i don't know what to do. .. How are you?

[@generalzod7959]

Broken ribs are a special treat! I broke three ribs almost two years ago. One must take extra precautions during this time to avoid skin failure. That is where the skeleton tries to escape the body! 😱

[@Greta-is2qz]

I slipped two days ago and landed on a metal fences bar and broke three ribs at the front. I have never broken bones before and I am terrified, I went to the hospital and they confirmed that it is broken and that my lungs are not punctuated at the moment. Worst part is that I feel anxious, I really want to hit the gym and lift weights but I know I have to wait so they do not re snap. Also I can not sleep because every single position is very uncomfortable and the painkillers I was perscribed doesn’t help so much and only works for about 1-2 hours. I am hoping I can get better soon and the people that go through the same will feel better as well and I am greatful for this video!

[@irick00]

Hopefully you recovered by the time you viewed this message. For one i recently fractured my right side and your absolutely right. I had to sleep sitting up for several days since there is so much discomfort i couldn't sleep laying down at all, if i did i would wake up with more pain than the day before. Sneezing, coughing, and unable to pick up the any amount of weight for a avg person. I lift my right hand high and take deep breathes every 3-4 hours heavily and slowly as it eased my pain. Again hope for your speedy recovery & for everyone reading take time off and focus on recovery.

[@1924Badmonkey]

I find that Brazilian Jiu Jitsu helps settle my nerves since leaving the Marines. Unfortunately, I experience persistent rib injuries. Thanks to your video, it’s quite apparent I have not been doing the physical therapy that’s required for them to heal properly. Thank you. I look forward to trying these techniques, recovering, and hitting the mats once again.

[@mjg29x]

The most important part is staying off the mats long enough to heal properly.

[@freestylebully4849]

@@mjg29x were you injured?

[@mjg29x]

@@freestylebully4849 too many times.

[@stephenmurray1919]

I just broke a rib! I like the way these guys have mentioned some of the sensations and emotions you might feel at the time and the effect that might have. A lot of professional advice online is very specific to the clinical condition and since it's a largely invisible injury that rarely requires operative intervention it sometimes gets more trivial or perfunctory coverage than it should.

[@cmk1964]

Thanks. Two very decent and helpful guys. Much appreciated.

[@whitepilledsolinvictus]

Being in agony right now because of my rib pain.. Bjj brought me here... Hurts like hell, first day is worst..

[@brandonleese8114]

Same thing here brother. Mine happened a week ago.

[@SplaffyTaffy]

SAME. Hurt it a month ago, took week off, rolled again and injured again. Took week off, drilled for a week, rolled once and injured it AGAIN. I’m worried my shit is broken and not just bruised.

[@bennyg3076]

I'm glad u lovely docs put this msg out.. My dad is 73.. A few friends n neighbors advised that he will heal better if he was under bed rest.. Whereas my doc advised he better do a lotta walking.. Could u plz advice on this.. Thank you..

[@amberjones8287]

Will definitely try these exercises.. I broke 3 ribs and punctured my lung from a gunshot wound last week. I'm looking forward to getting back on my feet

[@cconsulting139]

Ouch Amber that sounds painful. Send you love and healing. Hope you feel better soon. I had an injury that put my ribs over the top of my sternum by 2 inches. It finally healed over 2 years. I also punctured my lung and tore diaphragm and tissue off bones. It healed for 20 years. But I just rebroke all the scare tissue and 5 ribs again so want to share some pain relief that helps. Try on your computer or cell phone search. Search for "KZbin RIFE frequencies for pain". Substitute the words you think you need in place of the "pain". Example search for Broken Ribs. Or for wound healing. Or Antiseptic. Or nerve repair. If you run the frequancy 1 hour x3 times per day you will notice less pain. Turn off your phone Data Minutes Charge as it uses your minutes. Better yet tape record it. Sleep and run it 2 hours. Test the frequencies because some work better than others. Hold speaker near your issue or binary beats should work best with eat speakers. They work just holding speaker near your issue or pain and no ear plugs as well. Run a frequency for at least 18 minutes and you should feel and see results starting at about 18 min. You will know and feel a good helpful frequency. If it doesn't help try another frequency. The noise is annoying at first but it will also help you sleep. You can even seek a frequency for sleep. Play the sound as LOUD as you can. As long as you can. ICE is your best friend too. Put water in an empty orange juice plastic bottle and freeze water. No drip and long lasting ice worry free all night. I hope you feel better real fast. Doctor of Osteopathic Cranial Sacral Adjustments help avoid surgery. Trust your body to heal you. Poor sweetie. You are strong. Glad you are alive. Huge Hug and love sending to you.

[@pawssssss]

Welcome to the broken ribs club! Got 3 broken ribs two weeks ago and sneeze is the thing I always avoid til now!

[@gnrbiswas7911]

You only did x-ray?

[@katelynnsmith7543]

my mom got in a wreck yesterday and broke her pelvis bone, rib cage, tailbone, and shoulder so this helps

[@digitalhallucinations697]

I'm sorry!! I hope she's okay!!

[@j-wil1964]

Prayers for your mother 🙏

[@randomclips8575]

OMG my mom broke her pelvis and her rib cage too

[@hermianna1539]

Clear and helpful - thank you so much Bob & Brad.

[@T30-z5w]

Very painful injury. I fell down some wooden stairs in the dark landed on my back left side right on the edge of the stairs. ER said nothing broken so that’s good but the pain in the lower rear rib was excruciating. It’s been10 days and it’s better but still painful when the ibuprofen wears off.

[@darkjustice851]

thank you so much our doctor not give good information like you sir thanks a lot love from India

[@azbluefox]

A couple days ago I broke 3 of my ribs on my left side (#7,8,9) and your video has really helped me a LOT. Yes I did go to the hospital for X-Rays etc. At in your video 5:30 you say, "you shouldn't lay on the opposite side" (good side), of your cracked ribs but to lay on the sore side. I don't get it. You'd think you'd want to stay off of the sore side.

[@kirstenmurray8980]

They said it prevents fluid build up or pneumonia or something.. How? Lol

[@francesmorris3413]

Hi Dennis 6 months back I injured my ribs falling on top of my arm to the ground, im still having pain. How are you doing now?

[@sarcasmisbliss8803]

Thank you for the free knowledge ☺️

[@mclovin2408]

Thank u guys I started using ice and laying on the side it’s cracked and it already feels better

[@BobandBrad]

You're welcome! We are glad that you feel better!

[@jaschembra]

So, I’ve been checked out, nothing was punctured, but there are 4 confirmed, with CT scan, broken and 2 more possible but hard to see. All are in alignment. (Spent 3 days in the hospital for pain management and a gigantic hematoma - I was bucked off my horse). I am wondering when these stretches are safe to do? I can see the apple picking being okay, but for example, the back stretching seems a little scary as well as the torso twists. I’m scared that I’m going to move my ribs out of place. I also tend to build scar tissue so I’m nervous about that as well. It’s been 2 weeks + 3 days. Great videos btw.

[@bright0o018]

Went wrestling with my friend 2 days ago and I just started feeling this symptoms. Will go to the doctor later

[@BeckVMH]

Hard fall and while pain initially severe, got up and thought deep muscle bruise. Next day, coughed and the pain was immediately excruciating. CT revealed a displaced fracture of the 10th rib. The initial fall had only caused a fracture and the rib became displaced when I coughed. Always seek medical confirmation of the break and severity. I’ve endured some severe pain for other medical reasons and the displaced fracture was right up there in the level of pain.The pain meds helped get through the first few days.

[@piyushkumar-me1nb]

Did that displaced fracture heal naturally oru still feel pain some

[@BeckVMH]

@@piyushkumar-me1nb Initially when became displaced I couldn’t move and was driving when it occurred haha! Had few days literally sliding out of bed, but after a week maybe, all good. No recurring issues, as if never happened.

[@piyushkumar-me1nb]

@@BeckVMH @aapkabonedoctor6797 it waas only mild injury i got hit in ribs wwhen I slipped and hit by table, aandd there wwass bruising visible which faided in one month now its light brown,, and pain was also minor , eeven ffraacture heeal in six weeks, so iss this common to ttake month to recover or anything tto wworrry about, x ray iss normal

[@geraldrhodes4114]

66 years here. Several weeks ago, stepped on a slippery wooden step. Right foot went shooting out in front, body turned slightly to the left and then crashed down onto the wooden steps and then slid down several steps hitting the damaged left rib cage on every step. With much pain and very shallow breathing, was able to get up on my feet. All this almost 4 weeks ago now. At first a sneeze felt like death for about 5 minutes. Finding comfortable sleeping positions has been next to impossible. Finally to the point where I can sneeze, cough, laugh etc. without too much pain and finally able to sleep for a bit. Best on the back but in the last day or 2, on the belly has worked. Deep breaths are no longer a problem. Have been doing some stretching but need to do more. One thing I'm curious about: Sometimes, especially early on but not so much so the last week is, depending on what the body is doing, I sometimes feel a clicking near the injured ribs, which I assume to be cartilage? Thoughts?

[@lilymayphilippon6554]

How long after breaking a rib low back will I be able to do these exercises can you show sleeping positions

[@2_572]

Did you ever find out?

[@kwikirizasarah8186]

Thx Bob and Brad

[@Truck-b1f]

Great video guys! Really informative!, I especially like the information using the skeleton. I never knew (or thought about) the soft bone area in our ribs! I was reaching under my granddaughters bed and got pain right behind my left breast when I got some pressure in that area. It’s been sore and I made it worse by doing upper body exercises at the gym yesterday and started having some sharp pain in that area after my workout.i almost thought about leaving in my wet cloths and zipping up my coat. I was afraid to try using my seat belt. While there, I had two 20 minute intervals of the sauna but after watching this video I’m sure that may not have helped much. Anyway, does anyone know why some people injure their rib area so easily by simply putting pressure there? I can’t find much on people hurting the rib area this easily. Of course osteoporosis runs in our family on my mom’s side.

[@kirstenmurray8980]

Don’t know the answer but my 8 month old puppy (large breed) tried pushing past me when we parked at the beach for a walk and he leant on my rib cage and something snapped! How weak are we, really?!

[@sheelfjohnson]

I know this is years later, but for anybody else who has a similar experience - that sounds like costochondritis. (I've had it about 4 times) There are many videos on this.

[@Skiddols]

Broke a rib or two falling off a step stool and landed on a brick pile. Glad to know everything I have been doing is the right thing to be doing.

[@fredveefrqc4072]

thanks i need to be back on my foot asap

[@BendyLemmy]

The first thing - missed out here (probably due to lack of experience) is simply that many people should really avoid any idea of lying down on a bed. After the first two days (my first 5 cracked ribs aged 22, now 2 broken at 62) I learned 2 things. 1. Sleep in a chair with arm rests, and get a support set up everywhere you need to get down/up again otherwise you can find yourself unable to get up from the bed, or chair, or floor. Once you learn to use your arm (elbow or hand) on the injured side to help get up you'll avoid most of the severe pain. For coughs/hiccups/whatever it's good to carry a towel for temporary binding - wrap it up tight and then have a cough. It's important to clear your lungs. The rest is all gravy. Avoiding sharp pain for 3 days, I could pretty much move around and function normally (with supports)... and sleeping in a chair got me sleeping up to 7 hours by day 3 (before that, not really more than 3 hours after the first night in hospital with powerful painkillers).

[@kwc7391]

I just can't lay on the side of the break (3 ribs), to sleep. It totally takes my breath away and I can't get up.

[@annebailey2269]

Same(8ribs, car accident)

[@nelyintheaction5718]

@@annebailey2269 how can you even breath?

[@annebailey2269]

@@nelyintheaction5718 breathing was not easy for a solid 2 months. Even worse they had a little thing I had to breath into every hour. Had to take deep breaths even though it hurt so bad. Sometimes I would make a weird noise and breath out hard involuntarily. Was embarrassing. Even still I am sore. But much improvement.

[@annebailey2269]

Nearly 3months later I still can lay only on my back and have to be slightly inclined. I really miss laying on my side.

[@francesmorris3413]

@Anne Bailey I had a bad fall 2 months ago. landed on my right side, rib cage. Ribs and mussle aches. Shooting pain. How long before mussle and bone tissue heals. Im 64.

[@seewhyaneyesee]

I fell in a staircase well hole down 2 floors (10 meters) in an ongoing office building construction. I don’t remember clearly but I am lucky god saved me somehow. I didn’t break any bones, fractured 7 ribs and 10 stitches on the side of my head. Holy jesus! Got discharged today. I think sneezing was the worst. The pain i got from sneezing was something I have never felt till today.

[@fitzopashn]

I love these guys!

[@antonellamanca7233]

Thank you so much. This helps so much to understand what I need to do to heal.

[@p00bum74]

I pretty much tried to do a backflip then my friends little brother started jumping on the tramp so I stopped mid air and landed on my head luckily I didn’t break my neck but my chin went straight into one of my right ribs and I started crying and I’m 12

[@TechItOut]

Older men cry from the pain of broken ribs there is nothing to be ashamed about it is seriously painful

[@Golfgtiguy]

Very helpful .As I recently got a very sore slipping rib injury .

[@NoName-fx8op]

That clicking and popping is so annoying man.. not to even mention the pain!!!

[@yourstruly9312]

At what time period are we supposed to start the stretches, as in how many days after the initial injury ?

[@bennyg3076]

Yes please.. After how many day after injury...

[@dilankoksal3240]

@@bennyg3076 yes please I am here to find out on comments

[@antonellamanca7233]

And I like the collaboration between you too. Great work.

[@Slashoom]

Just injured my rib during wrestling and going to the doctors next week. Any idea on time frame I need to take off? I am eager to get back to training.

[@aimeebray4884]

Recovering from Slipping Rib Syndrome. 9 weeks post of and still struggling from spasms in ribs, up and down spine and left abdomen. Its close enough to broken as 1 had to be resected back so another could be sutured to another. Painful painful. Hoping this video has a few recovery tips.

[@rosaspagnola222]

Very good and helpful info! Thank you very much! 🙂

[@mostunderatedninja6646]

My chest pain is very uncomfortable and always bothers me especially when I’m going to bed I don’t know if it’s fractured I don’t remember any accident of that sort I’m just tire of this pain