Even though stitches are still quite mysterious, they’re also really common. About 70 percent of runners report having a side ...

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If you’ve ever been sidelined by a side stitch, you’re in good company. Research suggests that approximately 70 percent of runners experience this phenomenon in a year. Also known as exercise-related ...

Sports-medicine experts explain what causes side stitches—and the simple tricks that can make them go away fast.

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Q. What causes a side stitch when running? How can you prevent it? A. Side stitches — muscle cramps in the side of the abdomen — can develop unexpectedly and cut many runs short. Despite being a ...