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First of all, lets define what a Side Stitch is. The best way to describe a side stitch is; a sharp, intense pain under the lower edge of the ribcage caused by a muscle spasm of the diaphragm. They are very common in the beginning for runners who tend to breathe more quickly and shallow. By running on a Sole Treadmill in the comfort of your own home, you can avoid the cold which can induce side stitches, because it’s less comfortable to take in deep lungs full of frigid air until you’re thoroughly warmed up.
Even though you are running on your Sole Treadmill and are out of the elements other problems can arise. When we inhale, our lungs fill with air, which press the diaphragm downward and when we exhale, the diaphragm moves up, and if you have some trapped air below the diaphragm, if you’ve eaten right before running, or if you start running to vigorously, your diaphragm may cramp, causing pain under the ribcage on your right side. Ways to prevent side stitches are, trying to avoid eating within one hour of running and make sure that you always properly warm up before attempting any running.
