Saturday, February 18, 2006

Tackling 'stitches' and muscle cramps on the trail



'If you get a "stitch" during a climb or hard effort try the following: Get in a safe place in the pack or the trail and stretch the arm on your affected side over your head; blow out as hard as you can to empty air from your lungs; or dig your fingers into the affected area of your abdomen and massage it...' More
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