massive headaches doing DC

[MattRecc]

The other day on my work set of incline benches, i got a MASSIVE headache, pain in the back right side of my head, and its gotten worse today, anyone else have this happen? Im thinking of taking a week off even though im only on my 5th week in and seeing some great gains Any advice?

 

[Debaser]

Are you holding your breath during any reps?

 

[MattRecc]

I knew someone would ask that but no actually im not i use correct breathing patterns all the time, in fact i always yell at my partner for holding his breath, any other ideas?

 

[collegiateLifter]

odd thing you mention that. I started getting these exertional headaches when i began doing DC training too; when i focused more on breathing they lessened, and then just stopped occuring all of the sudden after about a month.

 

[DrBones]

You probably pinched a nerve.. moved your neck or something.. i have that right now too... it sucks HARD... go to your chiropractor.. you probably have a subluxation...

 

[MattRecc]

well the headaches went away finally, i think it might have been a combination of being overtired (friggen college) and having a slight cold, feelin a lot better today, ready to set some PRs on squats!!

 

[dmxdmx112v]

I think the whole thing is that ur caught up in counting the negatives and you dont breathe properly...happened to my friend...peace