We've all been there — you're just starting to find your running rhythm on the treadmill, or maybe you're hustling to catch a train, when you're suddenly struck by a sharp pain in your side, just ...

Side stitches are sharp abdominal cramps due to poor posture, dehydration, or overexertion. To get rid of side stitches, you can practice deep breathing and slow down your running pace. To prevent ...

When I was in high school, I would often find myself in the middle of a run suddenly so debilitated by pain in my lower side that I’d simply end up walking home or seeking refuge in a local gas ...

Whether you're a newbie or an accomplished runner, you must have experienced side stitches at least once in your life. Some physiologists have theorized that the common side stitch comes from your ...

Whether you're a running newbie or have logged hundreds of miles, no one is immune to the sudden, debilitating, painful cramp in your side. Sometimes referred to as a side stitch, we asked experts to ...

Whenever I run I have mild epigastric pain. I think it’s how I am breathing. Can you give me some tips to stop this? - Amber Pain in the abdominal region is a common complaint among runners. Please ...

The claim: Poor posture can lead to side stitches. The facts: For many avid runners, side stitches can be a maddening problem. The cramp-like spasms set in suddenly and can ruin a workout. Although no ...

Q Every time I try to do my abdominal exercises, I get a cramping feeling near my ribcage. Sometimes the same thing happens when I try to run. What causes this, and is there anything I can do about it ...