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Please Suggest A Remedy For Injured Ribs And Back
I fell on the stairs and, at the time I hit the left side of my ribs and back so jdhard I couldnt move. A couple days later the pain is still there. Not bad enough to where i cant move, but bad enough to where it huts a fair amount when I do move. What do you suggest I do? Thanks
Mon, 15 Apr 2019
Hello,
As you had a fall. An x-ray of the chest is suggested. Any direct fall over the rib cage may lead to hair line fracture and takes some time to heal.
In the mean time taping technique is used for allowing the healing process and less movement in the rib.
Also doing simple breathing exercises will help improve muscle strength and reduce pain.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Jay Indravadan Patel, Physical Therapist or Physiotherapist
As you had a fall. An x-ray of the chest is suggested. Any direct fall over the rib cage may lead to hair line fracture and takes some time to heal.
In the mean time taping technique is used for allowing the healing process and less movement in the rib.
Also doing simple breathing exercises will help improve muscle strength and reduce pain.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Jay Indravadan Patel, Physical Therapist or Physiotherapist
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