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Broken ribs are one of the most common types of injuries that can be sustained, and every emergency room sees hundreds of rib fractures every year. According to statistics, approximately 10% of chest injuries reported to the emergency room are broken or fractured ribs \u2013 and if you have sustained any type of injury bad enough to fracture a rib, symptoms are likely to include extreme pain and discomfort together with bruising and swelling at the site of the injury itself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A six to eight week healing period is usually expected after a broken rib or related fracture, with the injury being kept in a cast and as still as possible. There is still a lot that you can do to support your conventional medical treatment at home to ensure that you can heal from the associated injury faster. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are 8 home remedies that can help you to relieve a broken rib.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Getting Enough Rest<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

One of the first things that any medical professional will tell you in the case of a broken rib (or most other types of fractures) is that rest is one of the most important things you can do to aid the healing process. This is for several different reasons, with one of the most important ones being to keep the fracture <\/a>as still as possible (both immediately after it happens and for several weeks after this) and the other reason being that the body does most of its healing while asleep.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you are awake, your body needs energy for essential functioning \u2013 walking, thinking, eating. But when you\u2019re asleep, the body can devote this energy towards the immune system and towards wound healing. Obviously, the more sleep you get during your healing period, the better the chances are that your injury will heal up much better, and likely much faster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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2. A Healing-Supportive Diet<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Your body needs all of the help that it can get while it\u2019s trying to fight off an infection or heal up a specific injury such as a broken rib; if you aren\u2019t following the right diet for your needs and body, then it\u2019s likely that your healing will be staggered, and your healing period might last a lot longer than the normal six to eight weeks as a result of this. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are healing from a fracture, it\u2019s time to take a closer look at your diet. Increase your overall nutritional content, and load up on anything that\u2019s fresh and healthy \u2013 including fruits, foods, and snacks that are high in calcium, magnesium<\/a>, and B-vitamins, which are all essential components in order to help your body heal better and faster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finding a diet that supports your healing isn\u2019t easy for everyone. If you need a little extra help, speak to your doctor or a nutritional specialist about how to change your diet best, or download a suggested diet plan from online that\u2019s specifically geared towards improving your bone health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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3. Nutritional Supplements<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you are currently trying to heal from any type of bruise<\/a> or fracture, your body is going to need all of the nutrients that it can get in order to help your body heal; it\u2019s obvious that the body needs to pull from the nutritional content that you give it in order to have the energy to heal \u2013 but yet a lot of people don\u2019t see adaptations in their diet as vital factors when healing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most people don\u2019t include enough in their diet for it to be an all-round healthy one; this is where the use of supplements is recommended \u2013 and it becomes even more necessary if and when your body is trying to heal from something like a broken rib.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Consider a good multivitamin to cater to your body\u2019s needs, or take more specific supplements which are designed to cater to your bone health for the duration of the healing period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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4. Applying Ice<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Applying ice to a fracture site is one of the first things that they teach you to do as part of a first-aid class, and it\u2019s one of the best things that you can do for a recent break or fracture in order to help reduce the inflammation <\/a>and swelling \u2013 sometimes it can even help the bruising to subside. If you have sustained a recent fracture, then applying ice to it and letting it rest should be the first thing that you do \u2013 but of course, it\u2019s not just something you should be doing immediately after the fracture has taken place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Applying ice to a fracture can help to reduce pain, swelling, and inflammation even during the six to eight week healing period, and it\u2019s even useful for injuries that have healed up decades ago but experience a flare-up. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sometimes the application of heat is better for soothing old injuries. For the rest, invest in ice packs that stay cool for longer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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5. Using Aloe Vera<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The potential health benefits of aloe vera<\/a> are almost too many to list here, and people have been making use of this plant for thousands of years to boost their immune system, aid their general health and heal from cuts and fractures \u2013 it\u2019s even been used as a way to stop people from chewing their nails with nail polish that provides an extremely bitter taste.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aloe vera is one of the best sources for essential vitamins and minerals, owing to its popularity as a supplement and even a diet aid \u2013 but it\u2019s good for a lot more than just this. Aloe vera can also be used to help cuts and fractures heal better, and it\u2019s one of the best things out there for a potentially broken rib.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Just like some of the other methods on this list, aloe vera has been in use for thousands of years and used to accompany soldiers to battle in ancient times because of its ability to halt serious bleeding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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6. Natural Painkillers<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Aspirin <\/a>is one of the best painkillers known to man, and it\u2019s prescribed for a variety of different uses that include its use as a painkiller but stretches far beyond it too. It\u2019s one of the best ways to stop a fever dead in its tracks, and it can be used as a blood-thinner in some emergency situations \u2013 this is part of why it\u2019s on the World Health Organization\u2019s list of essential world medications, and also part of why you should make sure that you always have some around.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before it was known as a convenient pill or tablet, aspirin could be found in other forms first \u2013 including contained in willow bark, where it can be brewed into a tea for a more natural form of the compound. If you don\u2019t have a willow tree standing in your yard, the bark can be ordered online in several different forms, including as a tea brew or a supplement. <\/strong>
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7. Nitbone<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you have never heard of nitbone before, all that you have to do is mention it to your pharmacist, drug store, or doctor the next time you see them and it\u2019s likely that they will have it in stock in supplement form. There aren\u2019t many herbs <\/a>and compounds out there which can help to support bone health and healing as well as this one, and it makes for one of the top choices for you when you are trying to heal your body from any type of bone condition or fracture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Applying nitbone (or supplementing your daily routine with it) can help your bones to be stronger, and your body to heal faster. Used with some of the other methods that have been mentioned in this article, nitbone can be one of the best things you can take for supporting your health \u2013 and it\u2019s good for a lot of other users even after the fracture has healed, including as an immune system booster and for digestive and liver health.
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8. Collagen and Calcium<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

There are a lot of supplements available on the market that can help your body whether you\u2019re trying to heal your immune system from the ground up or trying to heal a rib fracture. Collagen <\/a>and calcium are two of the most essential building blocks for bone health, and they are two of the supplement types that can be of the most help when you\u2019re hoping to heal.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most of the time, collagen and calcium supplements will be available separately, although there are also many great multivitamins out there that combine several different supplements and ingredients with one another to give a better all-round effect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you aren\u2019t sure which supplements you should be starting with, speak to your doctor about their best recommendations for what could help your health. Some types of supplements might suit you better than others: Remember to mention if you are taking any other medication with this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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9. Lavender Essential Oil<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The pain from a broken rib can be excruciating. Most people will need to rely on over-the-counter painkillers and anti-inflammatory medications to manage the effects of the condition. However, they are natural alternatives you can use to help soothe the pain and inflammation associated with the broken rib. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lavender essential oil<\/a> is an excellent example of a natural fresh plant extract with potent healing properties. Lavender helps to soothe pain and remove anxiety from the affected individual. We recommend that you use lavender essential oil in a diffusing method. Add 6 to 10 drops of lavender oil along with some distilled water to a diffuser. Let the diffuser run in your bedroom overnight and breathe in the medicated steam while you sleep.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The lavender enters your lungs, where it becomes part of the natural gaseous exchange between oxygen and carbon dioxide, allowing it to enter the bloodstream. As a result, you’ll start to feel a sense of calm and relief wash over you as the pain subsides.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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10. Peppermint Essential Oil<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

People who are dealing with the pain symptoms from a broken rib can take comfort in the use of peppermint essential oil to help them cope. Fresh peppermint oil<\/a> extract comes from Mentha piperita L. plants. Studies suggest that the polyphenols found in peppermint plants have potent anti-inflammatory, pain-relieving, and antimicrobial properties.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The active polyphenols found in peppermint include menthol, carvacrol, and limonene. To take advantage of the pain-relieving properties of peppermint oil, we suggest that you add 6 to 10 drops of the oil to one tablespoon of extra-virgin coconut oil. Blend the oils into a salve, and then store it in a small jar in your handbag. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whenever you feel pain from the broken rib, smear some of the oil onto the affected area. The polyphenols absorb into the skin, providing you with pain relief from the injury. You can also rub the peppermint oil on your temples to help relieve symptoms of anxiety and calm yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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11. Eucalyptus Essential Oil<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The eucalyptus tree is native to Australia. This tree produces dark green leaves that are a favorite food of the koala. However, koalas are not the only animals that can benefit from the use of eucalyptus<\/a>. The polyphenols found in eucalyptus leaves, otherwise known as eucalyptol, provide excellent pain relief from the symptoms associated with a broken rib.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The fresh leaf extract from eucalyptus has a potent medical smell to the oil. It’s important that you never consume eucalyptus oil orally. Swallowing this oil can end up producing severe gastric distress and may result in you needing to take a trip to the emergency room. Young children and pregnant women should also avoid using eucalyptus essential oil. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, eucalyptus oil is beneficial in helping to treat the symptoms of pain. As with peppermint oil, you’ll need to dilute this oil with a carrier such as extra-virgin olive oil or extra-virgin coconut oil. Never apply eucalyptus oil directly to your skin, as it may result in severe irritation. Eucalyptus can also trigger asthma, so make sure that you dilute it correctly before applying it topically.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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12. Cloves<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Cloves<\/a> come from the Eugenia caryophyllata plant. Cloves are a traditional remedy for treating pain, and they have a history of use extending back for centuries. People in the old days used to use cloves as a potent home remedy to relieve pain from toothache.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Research from a 2006 study shows that A blended gel made from cloves is as effective as benzocaine gel. That’s a surprising finding, considering that dentists use benzocaine to numb the effects of needles entering the gums. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Therefore, using crushed cloves as the topical anesthetic may help to relieve the symptoms of pain and inflammation associated with a broken rib. To get the most out of your clove application, we recommend you crush five fresh cloves, and add them to one tablespoon of extra-virgin coconut oil as a carrier.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Smear the gel over your broken rib, and apply as often as necessary to reduce the symptoms of pain in the affected area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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13. Ginger<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Ginger root<\/a> shows promise as an effective pain remedy for people suffering from the effects of a broken rib. The gingerols found in the ginger root have potent anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving properties.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These polyphenols are in abundance in the fresh root. To gain the advantages of ginger, we suggest that you crush the fresh root, and blend the juice of the ginger with extra-virgin coconut oil to form a topical salve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can also consume fresh ginger with your meals to help you gain the benefits of the pain-relieving properties of the root. Add 2 grams to three grams of fresh ginger root to your meals throughout the day. Another excellent way to consume ginger is through tea. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Boil the kettle and make yourself a batch of strong fresh green tea. Add some ginger root to the tea, and let it simmer to absorb the polyphenols into the water before drinking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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14. Turmeric<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Another excellent home pain remedy for a broken rib is the use of turmeric. Turmeric <\/a>is a spice native to the lands of India, where it’s a common ingredient in curries. Turmeric also has many applications as natural medicine. Research shows that turmeric gets its potent medicinal properties from a compound called curcumin.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Curcumin is a potent anti-inflammatory compound, and it’s available through consuming turmeric powder. However, the curcumin in turmeric does not have exceptionally good bioavailability. As a result, you’ll need to include a few grains of black pepper with your meal to help your body absorb the curcumin in turmeric. The addition of black pepper increases curcumins bioavailability by availability by up to 3,000%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fortunately, curcumin is also available in supplement form from many different supplement manufacturers. You can pick it up at your local drugstore or pharmacy for an affordable price. Adding two to three grams of curcumin to your diet every day will reduce the inflammation associated with a broken rib.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\r\n

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