headache after sparring

if im sparring with a big puncher the next day i sometimes get headaches i can take the shot fine its the next day i have a headache lasting maybe 2 or 3 days . is that normal or do you think i should give it a break ? ( i can take the jab and so on its when i get hit flush with a big uppercut or hook that id get a headache )

 

I'm the same way. But my sparring sessions have been known to escalate to near-fight intensity, and I'm not much good at defense, so maybe your problem lies in your skills? I always tell myself that once I get good at this sort of thing I won't have the headaches anymore

 

typically that means you had a concussion at some point, and you are still feeling the symptoms.

 

Yeah, its more than likely a concussion.

If you're getting those even semi regularly you need to make some changes to your defence.

Getting bumped around like that is just going to damage your brain in the long term.

 

Take a break. You been concussed and the brain requires some time to heal, as receiving more hits closely following some degree of trauma is a bad idea, as it is far more susceptible then to further, and lingering damage.

 

so how long after getting a headache should i have off sparring a week ?

 

here is a link regarding headaches. within it, also a link to Wikipedia that goes fairly in depth.
http://www.saddoboxing.com/boxingforum/55316-headaches-concussions-brain-trauma.html

 

After getting headaches for days after sparring, I've started to use more counterpunching. Even though I'm not the quickest, I still end up getting hit much less than before. Plus I end up conserving more energy compared to just brawling against people.

 

thanks for that

 

Ive had a few of those. Next time I used a lot of footwork, jabs, and head movement... Problem solved

 

It was awkward, about a week ago I barely got hit in the head and I had a headache for two days. Last night I got rocked by a guy 70 lbs heavier than me while we were working on drills, and my head is clear as anything today.

 

anyone know how to improve neck muscles without using a harness which i dont have acsess to ?

 

Neck bridges. Go from knees first if your neck is not strong enough.

 

you got any vids for that mate? its not something iv usually done but il give anything a try

 

we used to do most of our sparring on a sunday morning and every sunday afternoon my head would be banging away