Pinched nerve: Sharp,shooting pains in the chest are often due to pinching of a nerve that runs between two ribs(intercostal nerve). This type of pain is worse with movement and deep breaths. It usually clears after a few days. Pleurisy or lung pains are also like this and if you have cough,fever and chills, see your physician for evaluation.
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