Symptoms may include: 1  Aching or stiffness. 2  Sharp pain. 3  Radiculopathy. 4  Muscle spasms. 5  Numbness or tingling. 6  Chronic mid back pain (lasting more than three months)
Causes of Chest Pain on the Left Side. Many of the same causes as that of right side chest pain also needs to be considered in left chest pain. However the concern lies with left sided chest pain that may be a result of cardiovascular conditions like angina, a heart attack, pericarditis, pulmonary embolism or aortic dissection. Angina Pectoris.
Painful sensations under the ribs, in the left side of the body, may occur due to acute disorders, injuries or various underlying conditions. Some of the common causes of left rib pain include: Picture 1 â Pain under left rib cage. An injury to the left rib cage can give rise to severe pain in under the ribs, particularly when the affected person is breathing deeply. Chest x-rays can help diagnose injuries in the area. The pain often arises due to a severe blow, occurring during contact sports activities.