Dear doctor, I have an injury with no bruising on the upper right side of my ribs from surfing. I didn t realize I was so close to the shore and the surf board flipped vertically, hitting my rib area against the ocean floor. I feel pain and have difficulty taking deep breaths, walking, getting up after lying down from sleeping, etc. I went to the doctor only to discover that all the rib injury treatments are the same, so the xray that emits radiation would not be worth it. Now I m wondering if I made the correct choice and how to take care of myself.