A fall on the ribs will usually be painful for 1~3 months, but the exact time depends on the degree of injury. 1. Mild contusion: If only the ribs and surrounding tissues are contused after a fall, the symptoms are mild, usually more bed rest, use blood circulation drugs such as Panax ginseng, Yunnan Baiyao to improve the symptoms, usually less than a month may recover well. 2. Rib fracture: If the fracture is incomplete, the degree of injury is not serious, after the chest wall fixation, symptomatic pain treatment, strengthen nutrition, avoid the affected side of the activities, after the injury in 1-2 months can basically recover; if the fracture is complete, the degree of injury is heavy, generally need about 3 months to be good. It is recommended to combine work and rest, avoid strenuous exercise, and follow the doctor’s instructions for medication and external immobilization treatment.