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If you do cardio or have played sports, you know that side stitches, well… suck. There’s nothing fun about them, and they hit you like a ton of bricks when they pop up.
Research shows that about 70% of runners deal with side stitches each year, and they are particularly (and unfortunately) common during races.
While these painful cramps can be frustrating, they are not dangerous or a cause for medical concern.
Though scientists have yet to determine precisely what causes side stitches, there are effective ways to handle them when they occur and continue exercising comfortably.
In this article, we will dive deeper into what side stitches are and how to prevent them.