A side stitch is a common occurrence during exercise, characterized by a sharp, stabbing pain in the side of the abdomen, often under the ribcage.The pain can range from a dull ache to a sharp, ...

The stabbing pain in your side is known as a side stitch, side ache, side cramp, or exercise-related transient abdominal pain ...

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.