12-03-2009, 04:52 PM
Another article we have been busy with but is incomplete as of now
Side Stitch
As a beginner runner or jogger, the dreaded 'side stitch' can often be a more than uncomfortable experience, with the pain being dull to sharp. The pain can impede your running as much as an injury and can also lead to slight muscle damage in the area, if attempting to simply run through it.
The secret is to deal with the 'stitch' as quickly as possible. The immediate solution is to stop running. Always an easy one, but for a number of runners not ideal.
What causes a side stitch?
The sad truth is that there is no clear cut understanding as to what is the definite cause of this ailment, however research does point towards a few things which may be the cause of the problem.
A few of the 'boffins' believe it has something to do with muscles or ligaments in the abdomen region.
Some researchers believe the pain of a running side ache is not restricted to the diaphragm, but involves a variety of muscles or ligaments in that area.
this is all data from the article we have been preparing
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my advice to you, is avoid drinking and eating well before you have a planned training session.
Also start off at a slower pace until you more race experienced or have a more decent warm up before running a fast pace.
Some runners don't stop and they push on the area of pain with the palm of the hand, that may be more a psychological aspect than anything.
Experience in running seems to be the best solution
There is a lot more to this but do not want to go into details because a great many things improve with further experience
Sorry if this confuses you more
TheEd
Side Stitch
As a beginner runner or jogger, the dreaded 'side stitch' can often be a more than uncomfortable experience, with the pain being dull to sharp. The pain can impede your running as much as an injury and can also lead to slight muscle damage in the area, if attempting to simply run through it.
The secret is to deal with the 'stitch' as quickly as possible. The immediate solution is to stop running. Always an easy one, but for a number of runners not ideal.
What causes a side stitch?
The sad truth is that there is no clear cut understanding as to what is the definite cause of this ailment, however research does point towards a few things which may be the cause of the problem.
A few of the 'boffins' believe it has something to do with muscles or ligaments in the abdomen region.
Some researchers believe the pain of a running side ache is not restricted to the diaphragm, but involves a variety of muscles or ligaments in that area.
this is all data from the article we have been preparing
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my advice to you, is avoid drinking and eating well before you have a planned training session.
Also start off at a slower pace until you more race experienced or have a more decent warm up before running a fast pace.
Some runners don't stop and they push on the area of pain with the palm of the hand, that may be more a psychological aspect than anything.
Experience in running seems to be the best solution
There is a lot more to this but do not want to go into details because a great many things improve with further experience
Sorry if this confuses you more
TheEd