Head Aches/Head Pressure

jeff5 · 03-17-2006, 08:45 AM

I'm finding that I have an issue after a full class of grappling. I'm fine during class. (except being winded and out of shape ) And I make sure that I'm trying to relax and breathe properly when doing the techniques.

But after class as I drive home I tend to get headaches. Maybe that's not describing it right. Its like pressure in my head that's "settling". That's the best way I can describe it.

I don't think its just from being tired, as I can do a kickboxing class and be winded as hell and this doesn't happen.

Has anyone else encountered this? I THINK its getting better, but it still happens after every class, and for some reason its only when I get in my car. If I stay after class and relax for a few minutes, I'm fine. But once I get in and start driving it starts to happen.

Will it just go away over time? I'm not new to martial arts, but I'm fairly new to grappling, at least as much grappling as I've been doing lately.

SamuraiGuy · 03-17-2006, 09:31 AM

Well, I dont really get tired from grappling anymore,

(from monday-sunday I will have done ten classes this week)

However, before when I did get tired, and every once in awhile, I sit there and stare at the wall for a bit, most people seem to do it, we actually discussed it in the changeroom once. Maybe you need to take your time to sit and stare at the wall? I've never had problems with headaches though, so thats my only advice.

SweepEm · 03-17-2006, 02:34 PM

there's a good chance you may be behydrated. Drinks water before, during and especially after training.

it's good to sit, stretch and cool down after class.. and drink lots of liquids
Don't do the Redbull or other energy drinks that have caffeine

wado_kai · 03-17-2006, 08:11 PM

grappling and wrestling will involve alot of head movement ecspecially in unatural poistions, upside down etc. could cause a lot of blood rushing about in the head which could lead to this. this cud just be an after effect of the blood rushes when u are feeling this, however i dont kno i am no doctor

03-17-2006, 08:45 AM	#1 (permalink)
jeff5 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Chicago Posts: 174	Head Aches/Head Pressure I'm finding that I have an issue after a full class of grappling. I'm fine during class. (except being winded and out of shape ) And I make sure that I'm trying to relax and breathe properly when doing the techniques. But after class as I drive home I tend to get headaches. Maybe that's not describing it right. Its like pressure in my head that's "settling". That's the best way I can describe it. I don't think its just from being tired, as I can do a kickboxing class and be winded as hell and this doesn't happen. Has anyone else encountered this? I THINK its getting better, but it still happens after every class, and for some reason its only when I get in my car. If I stay after class and relax for a few minutes, I'm fine. But once I get in and start driving it starts to happen. Will it just go away over time? I'm not new to martial arts, but I'm fairly new to grappling, at least as much grappling as I've been doing lately.

03-17-2006, 09:31 AM	#2 (permalink)
SamuraiGuy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 1,865	Well, I dont really get tired from grappling anymore, (from monday-sunday I will have done ten classes this week) However, before when I did get tired, and every once in awhile, I sit there and stare at the wall for a bit, most people seem to do it, we actually discussed it in the changeroom once. Maybe you need to take your time to sit and stare at the wall? I've never had problems with headaches though, so thats my only advice. __________________ "a few User CP's that are pretty significant ones(like a BoarSpear or SamuraiGuy one). " - GracieHunter I choke people, I dont poke people. -- Me Were you born to resist or be abused? I swear I'll never give in, I refuse. -- Foo Fighters I want a girl that spends more time on her back than Royce Gracie. I'll knee you in the face like your name was Josh Koschek -- Me

03-17-2006, 08:11 PM	#4 (permalink)
wado_kai Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 75	grappling and wrestling will involve alot of head movement ecspecially in unatural poistions, upside down etc. could cause a lot of blood rushing about in the head which could lead to this. this cud just be an after effect of the blood rushes when u are feeling this, however i dont kno i am no doctor __________________ Iron is destroyed by its own rust . ..

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03-17-2006, 02:34 PM	#3 (permalink)
SweepEm Master Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 2,846	there's a good chance you may be behydrated. Drinks water before, during and especially after training. it's good to sit, stretch and cool down after class.. and drink lots of liquids Don't do the Redbull or other energy drinks that have caffeine

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