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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.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: A rib fracture is a crack or break in a rib bone. Rib fractures usually heal within 6 weeks. You should be able to return to normal activities before that time. Do not wrap anything around your body to try to splint your ribs. This can prevent you from taking deep breaths and increases your risk for pneumonia.