[header] How to get rid of side cramps [title] Slow down if you are running and get a side cramp. [step] Most side cramps are related to strenuous exercise, like running. Reduce your pace once you feel the cramps.
[header] How to get rid of side cramps [title] Slow down if you are running and get a side cramp. [step] Most side cramps are related to strenuous exercise, like running. Reduce your pace once you feel the cramps.
This will give the cramps time to subside on their own. If they don't subside, slowing down allows you to try different methods to relieve the pain. Alternating between a walk and a quick walk will help you to avoid resting at a slow speed and it will improve muscle strength. [substeps] Try walking slower for a longer period of time to avoid building up stress and causing side cramps. Avoid light exercise, like jogging, to help with side cramps. Avoid extreme high intensity intense activity such as walking or swimming. If you have a side cramp that involves working up an incline, for example, rest for 2-3 minutes before you return to your normal pace. [substeps] Don't try to run for hours and maybe a few days after you first start to allow your cramps to loosen.