Pain in my side

[Love4Fitness]

Why is that when I do really intense cardio I have been getting a pain in my side (like under my ribs) and then last night I got the pain in my lower abdomen?? Does anyone know why this happens or does this happen to you??
Nicole

 

[Miss Lee]

It could be that you're dehydrated. Try drinking more throughout the day and see if that makes a difference, and sip water during your workouts, too. I can go through a whole quart of water during an intense cardio workout.

 

[Love4Fitness]

I'm not sure that is what it is b/c i carry water with me at all times and I definitely drank enough water yesterday before and during my work out.

 

[andtckrtoo]

Are you talking a side stitch? More on the right side under the rib cage? I get those sometimes when I run. It usually means I'm not breathing properly. Shallow breathing while doing things like jumping (aka most Cathe) can cause the liver and the stomach to pull down towards the diaphram, causing the pain.

Interesting article on it - it also mentions how to prevent it. The only thing that really works for me is to stop for a moment and stretch. Then I resume, but I'm much more aware of my breathing.

http://sportsmedicine.about.com/cs/injuries/a/aa053100a.htm