Punching causing headaches?
JephaMooi
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Anyone else get massive headaches after roughly and hour of punching?
Am I doing something wrong?
Am I doing something wrong?
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I cant say that I've ever gotten a headache from punching, but I know that after extreme classes sometimes I'll have a migraine from hell. Typically when I become very dehydrated.
Are you staying hydrated?
The only other thing I can think of is concentration. I also play alot of poker, and everytime I leave a table...I get a nasty headache...I'm pretty sure its from over concentrating for extended periods of time.0 -
Yes, the dude I punched.
Looking at your diary for the past few days, I would say you are not getting enough food. I get headaches if I do an intense workout and am running low on fuel. Also, try putting some BCAAs in your water to drink while you train.
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Chris you is the sweetest! I'm working on 1200calories a day real hard.
It's specifically on my dominant arms side.
I practice both sides, but it's almost as if I'm not punching from my hips enough and straining my arm and boggling my head on that side.
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He might be right, a big part of the problem could well either your low intake, dehydration, or both.
Another problem could very easily be poor form, or misalignment. If you haven't seen a chiropractor, I would recommend it.0 -
I keep water going through my training AND my day, so I highly think that's the problem.
Definitely see a difference in performance between the days I have a low and high nutritional intakes.
Second day on the inversion table.
Hoping this works.
Perhaps a massage therapist for Christmas.....
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This sounds crazy, but could it be the pounding sound you're hearing for an hour? You probably don't notice it while you're working out, but hitting a bag can get loud. Try wearing earplugs as a test.0
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Your blood sugar could be dropping during your workout. Try a small protein snack beforehand?
And I agree with regular chiropractor visits.0 -
Have you had your blood pressure checked? When mine is up after a workout I sometimes get headaches.0
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This, too. Or mine is on the low side, and my head hurts when it drops (when I am dehydrated or get too hot)...but I usually have some dizziness to go along with it.Have you had your blood pressure checked? When mine is up after a workout I sometimes get headaches.0 -
No to blood sugar or blood pressure checks.
Just hit up my regular family doctor for these?0 -
headaches are normal after extremly strenous activity.
Jeph-probably nothing wrong with you, but I believe this happens as a result of your body dealing with stress, will find references.
Primary exercise headaches
The exact cause of primary exercise headaches is unknown. One theory is that strenuous exercise dilates blood vessels inside the skull.
http://www.neurology.org/content/63/3/427.short
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/exercise-headaches/DS00641
There are much more, but it's normal, you can do research if you'd like.0 -
Are you stretching your neck before your workout/training session???
Sometimes if your neck muscles are tense or you are tensing them when throwing strikes (subconciously), it can result in a headache... especially in the temporal area.0 -
Do you clench your teeth when you punch? Sounds like you've got your head/neck muscles clenched for a long time.0
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I had this problem as well. I found that I was actually becoming dehydrated. I went from drinking water to G2, and it as helped tons.
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Sounds like impact and tension. I found wearing a mouth piece while just training (like bag or pads) helps a lot. Then there are certain yoga poses and physical therapy stretches that work. It is helpful to train in more than one mode of movement.0
