Medically reviewed by Reza Samad, MD Key Takeaways Rib cage pain can be caused by an injury, inflammation, or autoimmune condition.Rib fractures or bruises from injury can cause intense pain, and ...

The ribs can become bruised or broken after a traumatic injury to the chest. Symptoms include pain, trouble breathing, muscle spasms, and more. Generally, treatment for broken and bruised ribs ...