This can cause sharp, intense pain in the back and sides of the abdomen, potentially extending to the left rib cage area due ...

You finally get back into the gym and decide to work on your pull-ups. It might have been a while since you've done them, so you later feel some pain between your ribs. You could also feel tightness ...

Some other lung-related conditions known to cause chest discomfort include: Pneumonia: This infection inflames the air sacs in your lungs and can make your chest hurt when you breathe or cough.