<p>Heart problems: Angina or a heart attack causes pressure, tightness, or pain in the <a class="tc-blue" href="https://chest.Lung" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">chest.Lung </a> issues: Asthma, a blood clot, or an infection in the lungs can make it hard to breathe and hurt your <a class="tc-blue" href="https://chest.Stress" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">chest.Stress </a> and Muscle Causes Anxiety and panic attacks: High stress makes your heart beat fast and your chest muscles <a class="tc-blue" href="https://tight.Muscle" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">tight.Muscle </a> strain: Heavy lifting or hard exercise can hurt the muscles in your chest <a class="tc-blue" href="https://wall.Rib" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">wall.Rib </a> inflammation: Swelling in the cartilage of your ribs (costochondritis)</p>