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828 Views â¢ Upvoted by Kate Simmons, myofascial pain specialist. The normal healing time for rib fractures/cracks is usually stated at a minimum of 6 weeks to a maximum of 6 months. Much depends on the general health of the person and specifically of their bones.
Although broken ribs will eventually heal on their own in 1-2 months if you are relatively healthy, knowing how to treat them at home will significantly reduce your discomfort.In rare cases, fractured ribs puncture the lungs or damage other internal organs, which necessitates emergency medical treatment. Ad.ut ice over the fractured rib. Apply an ice pack, frozen gel pack or bag of peas from the freezer onto your rib injury for about 20 minutes every hour you are awake for the first 2 days, then reduce it to 10-20 minutes 3x daily as needed to reduce pain and swelling.