Painful pressure on the ribs is commonly caused by rib fractures and rib chondritis, as follows: First, rib fractures: severe local trauma, such as a car accident, can cause rib fractures, and the patient will have severe rib pain symptoms, which are more pronounced when pressed. Even during the recovery period, pressure on the rib fracture site can induce painful symptoms, and the diagnosis can be confirmed by X-ray examination. External fixation with a chest strap or incisional internal fixation can restore the stability of the fracture end and remove the painful symptoms. Second, rib chondritis: the ribs are connected to the sternum by rib cartilage, and local inflammation is formed, which can induce painful pressure symptoms, accompanied by local swelling and increased skin temperature, generally after anti-inflammatory treatment, such as topical application of Furtalin ointment, and with local heat treatment, can gradually relieve pain and swelling symptoms, or even disappear completely. Patients should be diagnosed and treated promptly if they have painful pressure on the ribs.