headache after sparring

Discussion in 'Boxing Training' started by BUMPY KNUCKLES, Dec 7, 2010.


  1. 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 )
     
  2. KillSomething

    KillSomething Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    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 :)
     
  3. Dish

    Dish Member Full Member

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

    Onepunch Prestigeous clincher Full Member

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    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.
     
  5. Youngblood

    Youngblood Active Member Full Member

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    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.
     
  6. so how long after getting a headache should i have off sparring a week ?
     
  7. Youngblood

    Youngblood Active Member Full Member

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  8. vibit

    vibit Active Member Full Member

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    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.
     
  9. VanillaKilla

    VanillaKilla Boxing Addict Full Member

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

    DynamicMoves Well-Known Member Full Member

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

    vonLPC Active Member Full Member

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    Neck bridges. Go from knees first if your neck is not strong enough.
     
  13. billy boy balbo

    billy boy balbo New Member Full Member

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

    turpinr Boxing Junkie Full Member

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