After-sparring headaches?

[QuCongee]

Anyone else encountered this and is it normal. After sparring I get headaches.

Yeah, McClellan had that problem too.

[pesticid]

If you fight with your head down and shoulders up, when you throw punches your shoulders hit your jaw, so even if you only shadow box you still might get some headaches.

[QuCongee]

If you fight with your head down and shoulders up, when you throw punches your shoulders hit your jaw.

Good job Cus. You got any advice that is'nt normally given in the first 5 minutes of training?

[Kris Silver]

Good job Cus. You got any advice that is'nt normally given in the first 5 minutes of training?

Either that was un-necessarily sarci comment, or missing a smiley. Was still something worth noting, even if it's known, reminding, or just reassuring.

[Sugarj]

Dont worry too much, the vast majority of non professional boxing related headaches relate to mild neck trauma, a similar sort of headache to a tension headache caused by stress.

When an unseasoned boxer starts taking punches, the neck and shoulders take the shock absorption and when the lactic acid fills the neck muscles they tighten, which in turn results in the muscles around the head tightening causing headaches.

The chances of a beginner suffering brain trauma is pretty low. I doubt any responsible coach would overmatch that much in beginner sparring. Drinking a good amount of water before and after training, warming up and stretching before and after sparring will certainly help. Massage will also help as will specific neck training and stretching.

Also relax when sparring, dont start thinking negatively about brain damage whenever you take a shot, if your this type of guy your in the wrong sport! Keep your hands up and try to learn to avoid punches, take as much pride in your defense and fitness as your offense and I'm sure you'll be fine and the headaches will lessen in time.

[Dynamite Kid]

Dont worry too much, the vast majority of non professional boxing related headaches relate to mild neck trauma, a similar sort of headache to a tension headache caused by stress.

When an unseasoned boxer starts taking punches, the neck and shoulders take the shock absorption and when the lactic acid fills the neck muscles they tighten, which in turn results in the muscles around the head tightening causing headaches.

The chances of a beginner suffering brain trauma is pretty low. I doubt any responsible coach would overmatch that much in beginner sparring. Drinking a good amount of water before and after training, warming up and stretching before and after sparring will certainly help. Massage will also help as will specific neck training and stretching.

Also relax when sparring, dont start thinking negatively about brain damage whenever you take a shot, if your this type of guy your in the wrong sport! Keep your hands up and try to learn to avoid punches, take as much pride in your defense and fitness as your offense and I'm sure you'll be fine and the headaches will lessen in time.

like it mate thats a great post ,very good advice

[Sugarj]

Cheers bud! Keep it real for the next generation.

[Ramamaiden]

Dont worry too much, the vast majority of non professional boxing related headaches relate to mild neck trauma, a similar sort of headache to a tension headache caused by stress.

When an unseasoned boxer starts taking punches, the neck and shoulders take the shock absorption and when the lactic acid fills the neck muscles they tighten, which in turn results in the muscles around the head tightening causing headaches.

The chances of a beginner suffering brain trauma is pretty low. I doubt any responsible coach would overmatch that much in beginner sparring. Drinking a good amount of water before and after training, warming up and stretching before and after sparring will certainly help. Massage will also help as will specific neck training and stretching.

Also relax when sparring, dont start thinking negatively about brain damage whenever you take a shot, if your this type of guy your in the wrong sport! Keep your hands up and try to learn to avoid punches, take as much pride in your defense and fitness as your offense and I'm sure you'll be fine and the headaches will lessen in time.

great post, and thanks for the info

[isbj]

Use proper breathing techniques when sparring and an ice pack on the head between sparring rounds should help till you get use to sparring sessions. If this is something you just started feeling and never felt before after sparring I would say seek the advice of a professional physician.