a few days ago i started to feel that pain. now i know that happens...i just dont know why...does anyone know how to get rid of it?
thanks
2007-03-26 08:34:51 · 10 answers · asked by 1chunx4u 4 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
Ouch, I remember that pain in middle school and high school! The solution is to stop drinking carbonated beverages (beverages with the fizz like Sprite, Pepsi, Coke, probably even carbonated water). Drink water instead, it's better for you!
I remember the physical education teacher would tell us to not drink pop/soda to get rid of the pain...but I didn't like running back then and I didn't think they knew what they were talking about. Then I seriously got into nutrition, cardio, weight lifting...basically lifing a healthy lifestyle and I learned soda/pop is bad.
The results won't come right away, but I imagine within a month the pain will go away. Uggh I hated that sharp pain. I haven't felt it in years, since I stopped drinking carbonated beverages!
I think the previous answers are wrong (not getting enough oxygen to the site of your pain), I really do.
Getting low oxygen would make sense if the pain was in your legs because ATP energy is being made at a large rate when you run, oxygen is being consumed at a huge rate to keep you going, as oxygen decreases....oxygen doesn't enter the mitochondria in the cells in the legs, the cells can't make ATP energy. Instead of aerobic respiration, anareobic respiration occurs and lactic acid is made (instead of ATP energy)... then your legs hurt and cramp up.
You're not experiencing that, so I doubt your pain is due to low oxygen...unless you're doing crunches while you're running *smiles* there's an idea haha
2007-03-26 08:43:05 · answer #1 · answered by Carlos 2 · 2⤊ 5⤋
Stretch for a longer amount of time before running, and stretch properly. Also, improper breathing can cause side pains. Perhaps you're pushing yourself too hard. If you just started running, try to take it slow. Let your body build some stamina. Try jogging slowly rather than running for a while. You will be able to cover a longer distance and will also train your body to keep going longer. I had the same problem in high school, lol, that was ten years ago, but it was the same issue. When I started running, I would get this stabbing pain in my side, close to my rib cage. Nothing would make it go away, I just had to wait it out. But, I realized that when I slowed down and pushed longer, it went away after a while.
2007-03-26 08:49:10 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The breathing is good advise, always breathe deeply through your nose, not your mouth, and exhale through your mouth. When you get to the point that you start hurting then you should try to go further. I'm not saying you need to make yourself physically ill or pass out by trying to add another 20 miles. I wouldn't really push the issue if you are just starting to work out either, but after a little while if you really want to get your endurance up you will have to run through the pain. Doesn't sound pleasant I admit, but that is how you maximize your results.
2007-03-26 08:48:45 · answer #3 · answered by is6005 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You've heard of having a "stitch" in your side? This may be what you've been feeling - a side stitch. It's muscular. When you run, blood along with it's oxygen component are diverted to your legs. The muscles you use for respiration are subject to an insufficient supply of blood and thus oxygen. Stitches are similar to muscle cramps but not as severe. When this happens, stop, raise the arm of the affected side over your head, blow out completely and breathe in deeply. Do this a few times and you should be able to adequately reoxygenate the muscles enough to resolve the stitch and continue. You're still new at this and as you continue with running, your cardiovascular system should improve. If this continues or worsens, see your doctor to rule out an underlying undiagnosed condition.
2007-03-26 08:47:14 · answer #4 · answered by TweetyBird 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Your side hurts because your body cannot pump oxygen to the site quickly enough. When you have a lack of oxygen to muscles in the body, they result in a cramp. Over time, you'll get more into shape and your body will be able to pump oxygen more quickly to the site. If you want to help the process along, I suggest doing cardiac excercises for at least 30 minutes every day or every other day. First your heart must get in shape, then you'll have less cramping while excercising.
2007-03-26 08:42:17 · answer #5 · answered by Beckham 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It has everything to do with breathing. You are not getting enough oxygen into your abdomen and that is what causes the pain. Make sure to breathe in through your nose and out through your mouth. If you breathe in and out through your mouth that is probably the problem.
2007-03-26 08:39:36 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Its simply the fact that your body isnt getting enough O2. Breathe properly (in through your nose, out through your mouth).
Consistency, attention to proper form, proper hydration during training will show improvements before you know it.
2007-03-26 08:39:57 · answer #7 · answered by Kristina N 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Probably cramping. Try to limit water before running and walk it out if you have to, then start running again. you'll have to get conditioned before that will really stop though. You're out of shape.
Only one way through it.
2007-03-26 08:40:25 · answer #8 · answered by guy o 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Don't know why either, but if you keep running through it, it will eventually go away.
2007-03-26 08:38:49 · answer #9 · answered by wish I were 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
dont worry about it it might just be from not being use to running, but if it is bothering you that bad i would see your doctor.
2007-03-26 08:40:39 · answer #10 · answered by The Jonas Brothers Rule!!!!! 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋