The treatment of muscle strains around the rib cage requires oral medication along with topical medication and physical therapy, and also attention to rest. The specific treatment methods include: 1, drugs need to activate blood circulation and pain relief drugs, oral drugs including Panax ginseng tablets, blood pain relief tablets, diclofenac sodium, ibuprofen extended-release capsules, tramadol, etc., topical drugs include Yunnan Baiyao spray, safflower oil, Fotalin gel, indomethacin application, etc. 2, physical therapy can promote local blood circulation and help recovery, including local cold compresses within 2 days, mainly to reduce swelling. After 2 days, local hot compresses can be applied to promote blood circulation for about 10-20 minutes each time, 5-7 times a day. 3, also need to pay attention to rest and avoid secondary damage caused by strenuous exercise, recovery takes about 2 weeks.