Are headaches after sparring normal?

[STILL_DETOX]

or is it a really bad sign?

[Alx.]

i get them sometimes as well, they're pretty normal since you constantly take punches to the head lol

[Sugarj]

Yes its normal to have headaches when you are first sparring.

Firstly, the aches are more likely to come from neck tightening as blows are absorbed as well as the obvious bumps that your head picks up. They cause a tightness around the head that can feel very much like a hangover headache or stress headache. I'd guess the headaches feel worse when you bend forward/down at the waist?

To be honest, even strenuous physical exercise can cause headaches. I'll get a slight ache after a really tough run or a hard weights session. Sparring can be very strenuous and your blood pressure can get very high, so its no real surprise.

The symptoms you feel are more likely to be muscular than brain damage. I'd show some concern if you suffer dizziness, disorientation, blurred vision, memory/speech issues or vomiting. But it really is very rare.

Keep your hands up and learn to slip blows. Its the best way forward.

[BOLLOCKS]

I get headaches after going to teh movies.

[moneymayforever]

at first yeah, but it becomes pretty normal after you do more sparring

[#1Assassin]

or is it a really bad sign?

lol.. what a pantsy. you think you got braindamaged from sparring a couple of rounds?

its completely normal. its a bad sign as far as taking too many punches and needing to improve your defense, but thats it.

[chico 305]

oh damn hahahahaha @ #1Assasin

[BTF]

This is pretty normal. And its not all from taking hits to the head either.

Tightening your neck and clenching your jaw can contribute to it. And obviously dehydration doesn't help either.

[Trigger unhappy]

This is pretty normal. And its not all from taking hits to the head either.

Tightening your neck and clenching your jaw can contribute to it. And obviously dehydration doesn't help either.

I've sparred twice in a real boxing gym many years ago and I had very bad headaches afterwards. That was enough for me to quit my dream of going amateur. I know this sounds weak but I just didn't want that kind of lifestyle anymore. I'm still taking the training.

[PAC-BOY]

yeah its part of the game. Try not getting hit as much LOL that will cut down on the pain!