HOW TO PREVENT (and STOP) a Side Stitch While Running

Side stitches (cramps) are a common ailment runners experience. Find out the top 4 ways to prevent side stitches as well as how to stop it if it still comes on during your run.

[sabrinaannon]

Thank you so much this was very helpful as I keep getting the stitch and this is the only video that explains and shows me how to prevent and deal with the stitch ❤

[NaturallyKarli]

I also used to get these all the time! Yoga really helped me to pay better attention to my breathing patterns, and now I can't remember the last time I had to deal with a side stitch. This is a great topic. Thanks for sharing!

[FocusingOnChrist]

I went for a run on vacation at twice my elevation. It was just an easy run so I didn’t even think about it. I got the worst side stitch! Did these things, it helped.

[merkflip]

Thanks for the tip! I used to have these but don't anymore. My biggest issue when I was running long distance was my calf muscles tend to cramp up pretty badly. I remember doing my first half marathon and at the last mile, my calves where cramping and was so hard for me to get to that finish line. I don't have that problem anymore. I was drinking fluids, eating bananas, using gels, but the cramping didn't go away. What seemed to help me now that I am able to do long distance without cramps is more training (i didnt train as much before) such as gradually running more miles slowly and not over training. Stretching after runs, foam roalling, controlling my breathing, keeping a good steady pace and drinking water. Im so glad I am not cramping anymore running 15+ miles

[lifewithflora]

Thanks for the tip hopefully it will come in handy when I do a race

[DoctorNicole]

Love belly breathing for my pelvic floor and core, but didn’t realize it’s beneficial for running too!

[kafigueroa]

Thank you, had a side stitch today and was having a hard time figuring out why it happened. Might need to find some running breathing tricks

[Doomerboicutengl]

Side stitches feels like youve been shot