Why Does My Side Hurt When I Run? Causes and Prevention Tips

Key takeaways Side stitches, also called exercise-related transient abdominal pain (ETAP), affect up to 70% of runners each year. Experts think they may be caused by breathing patterns irritating the phrenic nerve, blood flow around the diaphragm…

Why Does My Side Hurt When I Run? Causes and Prevention Tips

Key takeaways Side stitches, also called exercise-related transient abdominal pain (ETAP), affect up to 70% of runners each year. Experts think they may be caused by breathing patterns irritating the phrenic nerve, blood flow around the diaphragm…

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