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

We've all been there — you're just starting to find your running rhythm on the treadmill, or maybe you're hustling to catch a train, when you're suddenly struck by a sharp pain in your side, just ...

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

Side stitches are sharp abdominal cramps due to poor posture, dehydration, or overexertion. To get rid of side stitches, you can practice deep breathing and slow down your running pace. To prevent ...

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So, just what exactly is a side stitch? Formally known in the medical world as exercise-related transient abdominal pain (ETAP), side stitches are most prevalent in runners, swimmers, and horseback ...

Whether you're a running newbie or have logged hundreds of miles, no one is immune to the sudden, debilitating, painful cramp in your side. Sometimes referred to as a side stitch, we asked experts to ...

Runners who have been plagued with painful side stitches during a workout should check their posture. The "Really?" column in the New York Times today checks out the claim that a side stitch occurs ...

When I walk or run, I often get a pain in my side by my ribs. If I keep going, it sometimes will go away, but other times I have to stop exercising because it’s so uncomfortable. Any suggestions? The ...