The main treatment for costochondritis is pain relief, antibiotics if appropriate, and surgery if necessary; topical medications are not usually used. Commonly used treatments for costochondritis include medication, physical therapy, surgery, etc., and medication should be used according to the doctor’s instructions. Commonly used medications include non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen, locally administered drugs such as procaine, and antibiotics such as ceftriaxone. Physical therapy includes localized hot compresses, etc. Surgery is suitable for patients who have no effect of conservative treatment and have recurrent attacks for a long time. Costochondritis is usually not treated with topical medication of rubbing. It is recommended that patients go to regular hospitals in time to see a doctor if they feel unwell, and follow the doctor’s instructions for symptomatic treatment, so as to avoid delaying the condition.