How can I avoid getting side stitches?
Stretch or drink more water.
Side stitch?
No one really understands what causes stitches. Only runners and swimmers get them and it’s hard to diagnose them while the person is running. However, there are a number of theories on the cause of side stitches. The one that I subscribe to is that it’s caused by one side of the diaphragm being starved for oxygen. What I think happens is that right-handed runners exhale when their right foot hits the ground. Their diaphragm on the right side never fully contracts (or expands – I forget which) so the diaphragm doesn’t fully move the blood out and since it is working hard it starts to suffer from oxygen depletion. The side stitch is just your body’s way of letting you know. When you get a side stitch start walking with your hands over your head. It will usually go away quite quickly. You can also try rubbing it out or stopping and bending over. Have you ever noticed all the guys at the end of the race bent over with their hands on their knees? I think the best way to avoid side stitches is to concentrate on your breathing. Exhale quickly and thoroughly, like you’re blowing out all the candles. Alternate the foot your exhale starts on. When you are running, try starting your exhale on every third or fifth step. This way you are giving your diaphragm an opportunity to fully expand and contract on both sides. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Side_stitch http://www.makeithappen.com/wis/readings... Dreyer, Danny; Chi-Running
I'm doing the HIIT exercise for running, and "side stitches" tend to stop me really fast, how can I prevent?
I have been running for about 10 years and I have had problems with these before. I have found only 1 cure. The Upward Dog. It is a spin off a Yoga stretch. Lay on your stomach and push your torso up while keeping you pelvis on the ground. It should create almost a 90 degree angle with your legs and upper body. You should feel the stretch in you mid to upper abs which is where side stiches originate. Try this.
What's the best way to get rid of a "side-sticker"?
I believe you're referring to "side stitches", the pain that you feel in your side when you go running. They feel like cramps, mostly because that's exactly what they are.. Side stitches usually occur when you do not get sufficient oxygen into your body. You don't have to get shortness of breath or be tired to get them. All that has to happen is for you to work harder than your oxygen supply allows before your muscles begin to cramp up. Try to breath naturally and in a steady pace. Another way to prevent side stitches is stretching before your runs. Raise your right arm straight up and lean toward the left. Hold for 30 seconds, release, then stretch the other side. Eating before you run can also cause side stitches. You should try to avoid large amounts of food (about the size of a meal) for 1-2 hours before running. When you get them, slow down or stop completely and try to massage the area. Stretching (the one I described above) also helps. Side stitches usually go away with time. Good luck with your continued running~!
Why does my side hurt when I run?
It is a cramp in the muscle. If you are just starting to run on a daily basis or very often, your body is not used to it. When you run, you are using many muscles in your body that you don't use on a regular basis. So your body is trying to keep up but its not used to the excerise. Try to stretch before you run, even your top half. That will allow your muscles to be relaxed and not so tight. When this happens to me when I run, I find that breathing out hard through my mouth helps to calm the muscle. Like the breathing pregnant women do when they are giving labor. It will help stretch & soothe your muscles. I know it sounds crazy but just give it a try. Breathe like that until the pain stops & keep running!
How can I stop the right side of my stomach from hurting when i jog?
Not that you are in the same shape I was when I experienced this, but I almost always got side stitches when I was about 10 - 20 lbs overweight. I dramatically increased my physical activity, and got my diet under control. This seemed to help a lot.Again, I’m not suggesting you are overweight (and I’m not suggesting weight loss), but with increased physical activity, and careful monitoring of how many calories I’m taking in, I almost never experienced side stitches of that magnitude ever again.I’m not sure why. Perhaps just because I became more active, and my aerobic engine was more in shape, and used to physical activity, but the reduced stress of less weight, and less excess calories seemed to help me not experience this malady as often.
Why is my right side of my stomach hurts while Im running ?
Hi. First, it is still a big mystery to many physiologists and doctors as to what is the real cause of stomach cramps. The experts have theorized that the common side cramp is caused by the exertion that running and bouncing forces inside the abdominal walls. Basically, your stomach and other organs - like the spleen and liver - bump into each other as your feet jar the ground causing connective tissue to stretch on the nerves and cause pain. This connective tissue is also attached to your diaphragm which helps with breathing. This pain is usually on the right side and just under the ribs. Ways to Prevent or Lessen the Pain of the Common Side Stitch: 1) Do not Run on a Full Stomach You shouldn't drink large amounts of water or eat 2-4 hours before exercise. Sip small amounts (1-2 swallows) before and during exercise and wait to fully re-hydrate until after the workout. Dehydration can cause cramping as well, so do not ignore water/Gatorade during running. Always sip a few swallows at regular intervals if running for more than 30 minutes and in hot temperatures. 2) Decrease Pace and Breath Deeply Decrease fast pace for a few minutes and continue deep breathing techniques during running. A common running sequence is a three step inhale and two step exhale pattern. Slowing down your pace will allow for you to keep up with that pattern. As you increase to near maximum speed, your breathing will become more labored. However, you can push through the pain and keep your pace if you concentrate on breathing deep by pushing your stomach out when you inhale and relaxing it as you exhale. 3) Pre-Stretch With Side Torso Twists Pre-stretch before running by doing side torso twists. One of the best ways to pre-stretch the area is to lift your arms over your head and lean to the left and right at the waist. 4) Perform Lower Back and Abdominal Exercises Do more lower back and abdominal exercises Source(s):