Sharp Pain In Chest And Back Left Side. The pain from pericarditis may also be felt as pain in the left shoulder back. This pain may become worse while breathing deeply lying down or swallowing.
This pain may become worse while breathing deeply lying down or swallowing. Pain in the center to left side of the chest and back could indicate a heart attack. These conditions occur when acid comes up from the stomach into the esophagus.
This pain may become worse while breathing deeply lying down or swallowing.
Acid reflux and gastroesophageal reflux disease gerd are common causes of left sided chest pain. When this area becomes inflamed or irritated it can cause a sharp stabbing pain on the left side or middle of the chest. Burning sharp or electric like pain that may worsen with movement possibly radiating pain along a rib from the upper back to the chest area stiffness in the shoulder chest and or upper back due to pain or muscle tightness which can reduce the ability to perform basic tasks such as getting dressed or driving. This pain may become worse while breathing deeply lying down or swallowing.