There is no quick recovery method for rib muscle strain, which can be relieved by giving cold or ice compresses, localized hot compresses, medication and other methods in time. 1. Cold or ice packs: local cold or ice packs should be applied promptly within 72 hours after rib muscle strain to reduce bleeding and oozing. Such as the use of ice bags, towels wrapped in ice cold compress about 20 minutes, and bandages and other parts of the injury will be fixed. 2. Local hot compress: according to the progress of the condition after the rib muscle strain, local hot compress is usually applied after 72 hours to promote the blood circulation of the rib and speed up the swelling, which will help the local recovery. 3. Medication: If there is swelling and pain after rib muscle strain, you can take anti-inflammatory and analgesic drugs such as ibuprofen tablets and anti-inflammatory and analgesic creams for treatment as prescribed by the doctor. Rib muscle strain patients should pay attention to more rest, reduce activities, so as not to aggravate the pain. If it is more serious or does not relieve the suggestion of timely medical examination to clarify the cause and targeted treatment.