Similar but less intense symptoms depending on the person. But a break is to the bone. And a rib strain is to the muscle ligament or fascia that connects the ribs. In some injuries both can be present
Sometimes the best bet is to leave it alone.
Once you’ve seen a medical professional to rule out punctured lungs and other organ damage. Some sort of imaging like an x-ray or CT scan is required.
We manage rib movement and soft tissue function to provide you with some relief along the way.
Approximately 2 months.