ok I have 3 ruptured dics L4,L5 s1 from child birth almost 5years ago I have an MRi to tell me this beside the purturding discs I have a rip in my cuchin inbetween the disc of my L4 n L5 and my out side membrain is taring. I pop by back out all the time and it creates spasums i cant walk to first day them I go to the er for shots n meds. 3 days ago I pulled it out and now my ribs n lower stomach feel brusied to the touch, what could that be??
I have studied your case and your current problem is not related to the Disc issue. Maybe you have injured your front near rib during either sleeping or doing any household work or Chat Doctor.  I would advise you to apply local ice around rib. Diclofenac gel can also be helpful. If pain is very much, and you are having difficulty in movements than you can take painkiller too. If your pain persists after these measures than there is no harm in getting X-ray of your Chest.