Originally Posted by k3n
a broken rib can pierce soft tissue (
You are exactly right, K, and the soft tissue you're most concerned about is Lung.
Yeah, tincture of time and lots of pain meds is the only treatment. I had a cracked rib years ago, and although they don't bind you like they dild a long time ago, I went to the drugstore and bought a rib beld and wore it just under my breasts (not too tightly, but firm) and it did help the pain.