I have 3 broken ribs – 7.8 & 9 in the back.Is there any therapy to help healing?How long will the healing process be? I cannot lay down – any suggestions? Thanks
No, there is no therapy until you are healed. Could take 6-8 weeks, that’s if you don’t smoke and eat healthy. Have you tried laying on your stomach over some pillows?
I broke ribs 7, 8, 9, & 10 about 6 weeks ago. I have only recently been able to sleep on my side. I have had to sleep proped up on my back for at least 5 weeks on the coach. My ribs were broken in the front and side so I was able to lay on my back. Maybe you could lay on your stomach? I know it is extremely painful to get up and down, but the DR. was able to give me pain killers that helped me sleep through the night. As far as therapy I am looking into getting some info myself. Good Luck and focus on one day at a time. It will get better
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No, there is no therapy until you are healed. Could take 6-8 weeks, that’s if you don’t smoke and eat healthy. Have you tried laying on your stomach over some pillows?
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I broke ribs 7, 8, 9, & 10 about 6 weeks ago. I have only recently been able to sleep on my side. I have had to sleep proped up on my back for at least 5 weeks on the coach. My ribs were broken in the front and side so I was able to lay on my back. Maybe you could lay on your stomach? I know it is extremely painful to get up and down, but the DR. was able to give me pain killers that helped me sleep through the night. As far as therapy I am looking into getting some info myself. Good Luck and focus on one day at a time. It will get better