Lifting / Straining Headaches?
Hello virtual community! I have a question about an "issue" that has come about quite suddenly and I am hoping that some of you can offer a little insight about.
As my Bodyspace page mentions, I am an amatuer figure competitor currently training for shows this spring. I take a few nutritional supplements but nothing exoctic and nothing new (i.e.fish-oil, BCAA’s, protien powder, post-workout drink and creatine- monohydrate) I have been taking these supplements for almost 7 months.
About three weeks ago I was attempting a new squat excercise suggested my my PT, and I did not exactly do it correctly. Long story short, I banged the bar into my neck and it was fairly sore that evening and next day. I used heat, message etc. and in a few days it was mostly a thing of the past.
Well, since then I have been getting immediate and significant headaches virtually every time I workout! As soon as I try to to a pull- up or fairly heavy deadlift where I am straining…bam! It comes from the back to my temples. So far I have been able to keep going, but it sure isn’t fun anymore and quite honestly, it’s somewhat spooky. It calms down during my workouts when I am doing fly’s and things with dumbells etc. But dips, pull-up and deadlifts and the like bring it on immediately.
When I get home I take a tylenol and a few hours later it’s history. I don’t have it again until I go back to the gym.
Anybody with similar a experience, or possibly a remedy?
Thanks
Amanda
February 12, 2008 at 4:29 pm
I had that happen sometime ago for a while…..i attributed it to elevated blood pressure….only happened with me on heavy leg press……extremely painful when it came though…….i’m sure you’ll be ok….just be careful…….and i dunno do you have a bruise at all on ur neck where you hit it?
February 12, 2008 at 4:30 pm
Can i suggest getting this checked out by a physician immediatly!! My older brother came back from Iraq with the discs in the back of his neck leaking spinal fluid which caused horrible migraines for over a year. This was JUST from wearing the helmet and the wear and tear of how heavy it is on the neck. What your experiencing could be that….so please…see a professional! We can all offer advice and ideas…but i wouldnt mess with neck injuries!! Big smiles!! And i hope its nothing that serious!
That Stormi Chick
Vanessa
February 12, 2008 at 5:18 pm
meh……kyle don’t do the doctor thing……get some Mona-Vie….drink it……everything willl get better…..lol the secret the medical community doesn’t want you to know
October 26, 2009 at 8:17 am
hey amanda, have you went to a chiropractor your neck might be out of line. anthony