Broken Rib or Just Sore? How to Tell and What to Do: By Shreoshree Chakrabarty The ribs protect vital organs like the heart and lungs, but a strong impact to the chest can cause a broken rib or rib ...

A rib fracture can be excruciatingly painful, interfering with something as basic as the ability to breathe. Severe fractures can even lead to a collapsed lung. While exercise can help you recover ...