Why do I always get side stitches while running?

Running is a relatively cheap but effective form of exercise in life, because running is not restricted by time and place. You only need to prepare a pair of running shoes and a set of sportswear. Whether you run in the early morning or in the evening, it will be very beneficial to your health. However, some friends get a stitch in the side every time they run. Why is that?

Side stitches when running are usually caused by irrational exercise. If there is no long-term exercise foundation, the sudden start of intense exercise will cause a series of self-protective reactions in the body. The side stitch you mentioned is one of them. During running, it is very important to pay attention to adjusting the rhythm of breathing. In addition, only after a certain long-term exercise foundation, when the cardiopulmonary function has reached a state that can adapt to intense exercise, can the amount of exercise be appropriately increased to achieve the purpose of strengthening the body. Do not blindly overload exercise, which is bad for the body.

Life care:

It is recommended that you focus on jogging. Scientific research shows that jogging is a healthy way of fitness and is an aerobic exercise. Compared with anaerobic intense exercise, the aerobic activity brought by jogging has many more benefits to the human body.

1. Muscle spasms

A stitch in the side is caused by a spasm in the abdominal diaphragm or its supporting ligament muscles. The diaphragm muscle is used to assist breathing. During exercise, the body's oxygen demand increases, and therefore the demands on the diaphragm also increase, which can lead to fatigue of the diaphragm or surrounding soft tissues, and then muscle cramps.

2. Breathing too shallowly

A stitch in the side is caused by incorrect breathing method. If breathing is too shallow, not enough oxygen is delivered to the working muscles, so they fatigue quickly, including cramping, which can cause pain.