How do you treat a broken rib at home?

Rib injuries could be pretty painful, huh? The agony could be so much that one might want to give up on their existence – DON’T EVEN THINK ABOUT IT! But fear not because mother nature has provided some remedies within reach. However, in severe cases where you can’t even breathe which is practically your only source of livelihood asides food; please call an ambulance or visit the nearest hospital immediately.

Now let’s get down the nitty-gritty coughs, but first things first

Symptoms of a Broken Rib

Signs vary depending on how serious it is. That said, below are common symptoms:

  • Difficulty taking deep breaths
  • Pain when breathing in and out.
  • Swelling surrounding the chest area
  • Bruising
  • Aches while moving your upper body

If you exhibit any of these signs, chances are there’s something minorly major going on with your rib cage.

Let’s dive into strategies for mending our ribs (Jack Sparrow humor);


Strategies for Fixing Broken Ribs

You don’t need to go all giddy over what methods we would discuss here. Below are few strategical ways how broken ribs can be treated from home:

1. Rest Severely!

Injury like this requires enough rest (the bold phrase should sound more pleading) otherwise pain becomes greater than tolerance level and escalates beyond repair level before long. While resting,

  • Sleep well BUT flat on an incline makes breathing easier,
  • Wear comfortable clothing,
  • No contact sports or weight lifting STRICTLY!

2. Ice…Ice baby!

Put ice packs wrapped in a towel around sore areas continuously from two hours upwards intermittently (never place ice directly on skin)

3.Watch Out For Your Drugsdosage

The worst mistake one can make during injury is to take drugs exceeding its recommended limit with the intention of hurrying your recovery process. Have a charade with an expert in case you’re not sure.

4. Drink Water When You’re Thirsty (Water Therapy)

They say water is life, I say enough water will help everything else escape(lol!)

  • To avoid constipation
  • Staying hydrated
  • Cleaning out medications

Above are some advantages that comes with drinking more than enough gallons daily especially during our bad ribs phase.

5.Don’t Be Laxative!

Movement does not agree too well during recuperation period simply because positioning oneself wrongly like getting up too fast or sudden movement can cause excruciating pain and sometimes eventually worsens the situation itself. Try minimizing any form of exercise unless prescribed by a health practitioner.


If at any point symptoms don’t improve within two to four weeks or get worse, consult a healthcare professional immediately.

Meanwhile, it’s essential you stick to these steps dedicatedly for faster healing:


Items For A Ribs Mafia’s Recovery Bin

These items have proven over time their effectiveness on rib injuries;
Ice packs
Pain relief medication( It’ll wise to get them prescribed though.)
Extra-strong plasters(tetanus-advised where necessary)
Beddings💞

Yes! Those regular things we might ordinarily feel they aren’t worth living without precisely help us go through these sorts of crisis easily; ugly but plausible truth😒! So embrace them…

Now as human beings who love shortcuts,


Rib Healing With Essential Oils And Herbs🍃

Some oils may minimize inflammation while others are meant for relaxation purposes amidst ailment(eucalyptus oil).

Below is an alphabetical list of herbs whose antiseptic and antimicrobial properties could prove beneficial when added even in little proportion while cooking:

  • Cloves – Apply clove oil (diluted with carrier oil) around rib cage for pain relief
  • Comfrey- Acts as an anti-inflammatory agent when applied topically.
  • Hawthorn Berry – May help relieve symptoms when ingested or used to make a tincture

Before now, I never thought those sweet-smelling oils have useful purposes(lol!)


In Conclusion

Assuming you’ve given these strategies(note emphasis on ‘these’ boldly pleading) your best shot and there’s still no improvement; it’s time to do this;

Consult the doctor before doing anything else.

It’s perfectly natural if you feel reluctant to go that path. However, few things are better handled late rather than later.

Take care of yourself because life can be too short for dull moments!

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