Such A Sharp Pain Official

Clinically, the sensation of a sharp pain typically indicates one of three underlying mechanisms: tissue tearing, nerve irritation, or acute inflammation (such as a kidney stone passing). Understanding which category your "sharp pain" falls into is the first step toward getting the right treatment.

Muscle Strain: Overexerting the intercostal muscles between the ribs can cause sharp, localized pain, especially when breathing deeply or twisting. such a sharp pain

This is called the "pain reflex arc."