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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.
When side stitches occur, slow down or stop running completely. Use your first two fingers, and apply pressure directly to the pain. Hold direct pressure on the painful area and breathe deeply until the pain subsides. Return to running by walking first and then very gradually increase the run pace.