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What Causes a Side Stitch? The pain is caused by a spasm of the diaphragm muscle. The diaphragm is a dome shaped muscle that separates the thoracic (lung) cavity from the abdominal cavity and moves up and down when you inhale and exhale.
A Stitch. The abdominal pain you feel while walking or exercising may simply be a stitch. Youâll feel this cramping pain on one side of your abdomen, most likely when you are running or walking quickly. The erect position of standing or walking is almost always a factor when you get a stitch in your side. The stitch may be caused by strain on the abdominal ligaments that are attached to your diaphragm.