What should I do if my ribs hurt when I breathe?

The phenomenon of forked air below the rib cage in the chest is actually a spasm of muscles, fascia and other soft tissues, and generally requires the treatment method of massage, which can relieve pain. Generally choose the supine position, fully expose the lower chest and the entire abdomen, first use the palm of the hand to lightly rub the abdomen and chest around the affected area, so that the local first feel relaxed, the massage method can use the circle method, you can also use the light pressure sliding method. After the local pain is relieved, then use a slightly heavier technique for deep pressure massage method, so that the deep spasm of the soft tissue fully relaxed, so that the local spasm, tension symptoms gradually released, the pain will also be lifted. Massage needs to be combined with the patient’s deep breathing, with the rhythm of breathing massage, can more quickly relieve the symptoms. If the symptoms are not relieved, you need to go to a regular hospital to check the radiographs in time to exclude other problems such as pneumothorax.