Side stitches during exercise

rebekah_anne81
rebekah_anne81 Posts: 52
edited October 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
Just curious! Does anyone else get "stitches" in their sides when they work out? I always seem to get one in my right side right around my ribcage. Anyone know why this happens, and/or ways to possibly lighten it up or get rid of it all together?

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  • bassettpig
    bassettpig Posts: 79 Member
    Try not to eat or drink anything too close to your exercise time to prevent this problem. Also, if it does start up, you can sometimes get them to stop by really exaggerating your breathing, really pushing your belly in and out as you breathe in and out. I've also heard that a quick set of situps will get rid of this, but I have never tried it, so can't say!
  • koosdel
    koosdel Posts: 3,317 Member
    Need more core work. And rest. Probably some food too.
  • rebekah_anne81
    rebekah_anne81 Posts: 52
    It only seems to happen when I do Zumba...lots of hips. Maybe that has something to do with it. And I only drink water...just to stay hydrated.
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