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 fracture. Though supported by muscles, ribs can break ...

The healing time for a bruise can vary depending on how and where the bruise happened, your overall health, and other individual factors. Talk to your healthcare provider for tips on how to prevent ...

If inhaling causes a sharp, painful twinge then you could have anything from a pulled muscle to a broken rib.