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Side Stitch: What It Is and How To Get Rid of the Pain

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Side Stitch: What It Is and How To Get Rid of the Pain

Source: healthessentials

You know that pain. You’re working out, playing a pick-up game of basketball or taking a quick run, when you feel a sharp pain near your ribcage. Sometimes, it can be so painful that it stops you in your tracks. Known as a side stitch, this type of pain is common but usually isn’t anything to be concerned about.

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