SIDEACHES (Commonly known as a "STITCH") |
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When you get a stitch, there are some different things you can do as a remedy: 1. Try changing your breathing. Take a couple of very deep breaths as you slow your pace. 2. Try slowing down. That pain in your side could be a message from your body to slow down. 3. Try massaging the area of the sideache. You can maintain your pace and use the hand on the side of the ache. |
To prevent getting the "stitch", here's some tips: 1. Do not eat and run. Let about three hours pass after eating before you start running. 2. Do not drink a large amount of fluid before running. 3. Strengthen your muscles gradually. Increase your running (speed/distance) slowly, especially if you are just starting out in running. |