Rib cage painFrom our partner site on chronic pain, ChronicPainConnection.com.
Rib cage pain includes any pain or discomfort in the area of the ribs. See chest pain. Alternative Names: Pain - rib cage Considerations: With a broken rib, the pain is aggravated by bending and twisting the torso. With pleurisy (swelling of the lining of the lungs), it is not. Common Causes:
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