I have heard of some people that dont get headaches after sparring, but i always get pretty bad headaches after taking some clean shots, might be a stupid question but does this happen to anyone else?
About a year ago...I was getting clocked on a regular basis, and coming home from the gym with a regular headache. I took a bit of time off of sparring and worked on other things. It is possible to hurt your brain, and to keep it hurt by not getting proper rest and recovery. It's actually quite common for us. I'd recommend anyone who boxes to do some googling and get familiar with TBI (traumatic brain injury), and learn the basics of what to look for.
Defense and time will help with that. But I can't stress enough how important is it to stay well hydrated. Show up to the gym hydrated and keep drinking water all night. The more the better. Imagine your brain getting banged around inside your head (because, let's be frank, that's what's happening) when it's all dried out.
I used to get head aches when i first started sparring after a long lay off but it went away after a couple of weeks. But to be fair they wernt killer head aches.
they arent the worst headaches ive ever had, but i was just wondering if it was normal because the guys i have sparred with all are pretty experienced, and they say they dont really get them anymore
It may be helpful to drink lots of fluid before your bouts.Fluid in the skull might provide a cushion to the brain,when you're punched in the head. Here is some information on oral rehydration.... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oral_rehydration_therapy Also,apply ice compresses to your head for a while after each sparring session.They might prevent chemical reactions ,which cause permanent damage after trauma,and help the body heal itself. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/3682513.stm
