I'm am out of shape. I would like to start running- or at least jogging.
The problem is that when I jog/run I get a massive pain that runs from my shoulder down under my ribs and around to my back on the right side (never the left- weird)
Is this happening because I'm out of shape? Breathing wrong? Something else?
How can I get it to go away quickly. Right now it goes away if I slow waaay down and breathe deeply for about 3 minutes.
Its frustrating because I want to build endurance- but it's like my body is fighting me.
TIA!
PeteysBride
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Hmm it might be because you're getting winded too quickly. This used to happen to me. You ahve to elarn to moderate your breathing. i do it by keeping my lipa apart-not sexy at all lol but it works liek a vent for me and easier for the air to go in an out and I dont get that crippling side pain.
HamptonsBride
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no idea what the pain is...but start out slowly...i mean my 'running' is like a slow jog...i hardly lift my legs and don't move my arms too much...and start out with a small goal...like jogging around 1 block....i haven't run in ages & just started again...so i am doing a slow mile...eventually i want to build back up to the 5 miles i could do...but you need to allow your body time....do a small goal for about 6 times...so let's say 3x's a week...then try for 2 times around the block after that....stay at that level for about 2 weeks, etc...HTH!
magbride
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I get that pain and it's like a stitch. I've read that a stitch can radiate to your shoulder. I get them sometimes If I'm gulping down too much water...better to take small sips. Or, as PeteysBride was saying, breathing incorrectly.
Found this on Coolrunning.com Remedy: A stitch will usually go away quickly after just slowing down or stopping. If you're in a race or you just don't want to stop, however, you can often make it go away by bringing your breathing into careful control. Concentrate on belly breathing, pushing your belly out when you breathe in and relaxing it as you breathe out. Take deep breaths on the intake, and exhale suddenly, even noisily. To get the diaphragm to contract in rhythm with your steps, try to inhale and exhale as you land on your left foot. Strange but true, this can help prevent spasms by encouraging the diaphragm to bounce along in sync with your stride.
