Why left chest and back pains after c section?

Get checked out!: It may be something simple like a muscle strain or chest wall inflammation. However, recent surgery and recent pregnancy puts you at risk for a pulmonary embolis(blood clot). Be evaluated ASAP as that can be life threatening!

Pains: The back can be from being in one position for a stretch of time on the operating table, and causing a strain on the muscles. The chest may be referred rom the C-section abd area? All gueses. Usually a mild medication like an nsaid may be helpful, but thi sneeds to be discussed with your OB-Surgeon to assure all is well with no interactions and that you get a definitve diagnosis of your pains.