Does Eating or Drinking Before Exercise Cause a Stitch?
I’m sure you’ve all heard the saying never exercise on a full stomach. Well it’s not far from the truth. Eating and drinking just before exercise can increase the likelihood of a stitch. To prevent such stitches occurring I would suggest refraining from drinking (excludes sport’s drinks & water) or eating at least 2 hours before exercise. It’s probably not ideal to not drink at all in regards to your energy levels and hydration particularly during summer. It’s suggested that optimal hydration is vital in the prevention of a stitch. Isotonic sport’s drinks specifically designed for training when consumed in small volume at regular intervals during and after exercise seem to result in fewer symptoms of stitches than general drinks even water! What is The Cause of a Stitch in the Shoulder? This type of stitch is most common in those that run regularly. When your diaphragm and surrounding tissue is irritated such as in running, pain can be referred to your shoulder area around the tip. It
