Three ways to beat a side cramp

Sara Bodnar, in Shape magazine (March 2007), asked three experts for tried-and-true remedies to stop those pesky side cramps in their running tracks:

• Stretch. Reach your arms overhead for 20 seconds. Keeping arms raised, lean towards the side that's not cramping, and hold for 20 seconds. Repeat until you feel relief.
• Add salt. Sprinkle a packet of salt on your tongue, then take a sip of water. (Sodium helps muscles absorb water, which should alleviate cramping.)
• Breathe. Decrease your pace and inhale through your nose for three seconds, then exhale through your mouth for six seconds. Repeat until the cramp subsides. Exhaling slowly helps release tension in your diaphragm.

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