Why Does My Side Hurt When I Run? Causes and Prevention Tips
Key takeaways Side stitches, also called exercise-related transient abdominal pain (ETAP), affect up to 70% of runners each year. Experts think they may be caused by breathing patterns irritating the phrenic nerve, blood flow around the diaphragm, or poor posture. To ease a side stitch during a run, slow down, stretch by raising your arms overhead and leaning to the opposite side, or apply gentle…
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