I have been lifting weights for about 3-4 months now and have had no problems. I try to breathe properly and not strain my neck. The past week and a half, everytime I lift I get a headache. It's a throbbing one sided headache and it ruins my entire workout. I've tried pushing through it but most times I just cut my workout short. It lingers after the workout until I take a few motrin. Has anyone had anything like this? If so, how did you get rid of it? I was hoping it would just go away, but it's been almost 2 weeks now of ruined workouts. It doesn't hurt when I run or do cardio, just lifting.
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08-20-2012, 05:50 AM #1
Throbbing headache when lifting??
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08-20-2012, 06:33 AM #2
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08-20-2012, 06:34 AM #3
See a doctor? Have you had any problems with migraines? Sinus infections? Allergies? Blood pressure? So many different things can cause headaches. It's usually a pressure related issue. You need to at least rule out other more serious medical issues first.
I personally get headaches when I lift if I have a stuffy nose or allergies, because lifting increases the cranial pressure so much, and if the sinuses are plugged, it's just that much worse. I also get weird headaches if I have low blood sugar, but they are not on one side.
It doesn't have to be a life or death deal, but check with the doc."Start where you are. It's never too late to change your life."
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08-20-2012, 06:51 AM #4
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08-20-2012, 07:36 AM #5
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08-20-2012, 07:51 AM #6
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08-20-2012, 11:47 AM #7
Made appt with chiropractor to start, since my neck has been really tight lately. Will let you all know what he does/says. I searched the forum and got tons of hits, I guess this is a common problem. Also, it seems like once you get one, they tend to come back and recur frequently. I do tend to carry tension in my traps and when I lift I do tense my neck so I'm wondering if that's causing the headaches?
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08-20-2012, 03:43 PM #8
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08-20-2012, 04:20 PM #9
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08-25-2012, 06:21 AM #10
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