EE-Ouch! Ribs! This IS a difficult area to heal--as there is no way to splint for the pain of breathing. Although I did not fracture or break ribs--I was taken apart and put back together--and had to tough it out for the most part. Initially I was on morphine--and I welcomed every tablet. Eventually-the tincture of time reduced the screech in my chest. Of movement? I simply tried to keep my shoulders from locking up, with simple stretches. If you are able-perhaps some Tai Chi? If a heating pad helps-try it?!