What is the maximum time minor cracked ir bruised rib can pain? It has been 7 week that is still tender and some minor dull pain sometimes or if I bend at some angles it seems like Minor moving or some sensation.I went to 3 doctor they said its not swelling so no issues, other one said just wait few  days to heal, third one said x ray is useless for me for injury if u r concerned take ct scan but ct scan is dangerous.Is pain after 7 week fine or it takes years for rib injuries to go pain hundred percentage and to heal properly.When I press that area pain increases and when I go to doctor they press too hard in my bones to do investigation so I am afraid to go to again new doctor for treatment as they might break my rib more by doing palpation.