One of the injuries that occur to the ribs and the rib cage is the fracture of the rib and the feeling of pain in the ribs due to an underlying disease. The pain may occur immediately after the injury, and it may develop slowly over time.Rib and rib cage pain also occurs due to pulled muscles or injured ribs, or due to bone diseases such as osteoporosis, inflammation of the lining of the lungs, muscle spasms, and cartilage hyperplasia.To treat such cases, doctors advise using a pressure bandage that can be tied around the chest, to help splint and stabilize the area.Advantages of the ribcage beltBetter fit around the chest.Provides superior stability and support for rib and rib cage injuries.The elastic body with front hook and loop closure limits chest stretch with circular compression.It stabilizes the rib cage in place, and relieves the pain of daily movements.The rib girdle also provides supportive compression after surgery.The rib belt is so comfortable and soft that the belts can be worn on the skin as well as over clothing.Hand washable.