I had my ribs cracked for open heart surgery and was back on the river in 6 weeks. Fell on my arse a few times on the slippery rocks. The Vicodin and Oxycontin sure came in handy. My ribs still crack and get a little sore.

BTW a fishing buddy, ex. logger, bruised or cracked his ribs jumping into the boulder patch to save his daughter who was caught underneath in the swirly pocket whirlpool. Had so much arenaline that he grabbed her and pulled her out. Then he noticed he was hurt. He was sore for a while.

Sol go see a doctor and get a prescription. You'll be back on the slopes in no time.