How Long Does Fractured Rib Take To Completely Heal?

Posted on Tue, 15 Nov 2016

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Question : I fell from between two or three feet about a week ago. I thought at the time "I fractured a rib near T7 or so. Went to my Chiropractor yesterday and he carefully loosened my spine with his individual vertebral "tapper" for some quick relief.

How long does a rib crack generally hurt in a 62 yr. male with good health?

Bought some Cal-Mag supplement yesterday supposed to use 2 caps TID

Answered by Dr. Aashish Raghu (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Rib cracks take 1.month usually

Detailed Answer:
Hi there.

Thanks for the query.

If you are getting relief from the Chiropractor, it is great news. I would appreciate it if you could get an Xray of lumbosacral spine.

Normally rib cracks are handled well without complications. So nothing to worry. It could take 2 month for most healing. You can take those tablets as well. Avoid taking deep sudden breaths, that can cause pain.

I hope I have answered your query.

I will be available to answer your follow up queries.

Regards,

Dr. Aashish Raghu

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