Is it normal to get a headache after running if I’m not used to exercising?
Posted on Sep 20, 2009 with Comments 4
Question from Aurora
I’m really out of shape, and I just ran two miles with my dad, who’s a complete fitness freak… I wasn’t that tired while I was doing it, but now I’m kinda dizzy and have a headache. Do you think I overdid it for my first time actually exercising?
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I’m really out of shape, and I just ran two miles with my dad, who’s a complete fitness freak… I wasn’t that tired while I was doing it, but now I’m kinda dizzy and have a headache. Do you think I overdid it for my first time actually exercising?
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Filed Under: Running Fitness Q & A
well i get a headache once in everywhile after i run 1.5 miles i dont think you overdid it
yes because your body is not used to use as much energy
No you didn’t overdo it. Lots of people get headaches after exercise
Some people even feel sick after exercising
yes and you are indeed experiencing:
Cure / get rid of headache without pills
* Tip your head slowly to the sides and stretch out the muscles of the neck.
* To massage the aching spots works temporarily if you also at the same time try to figure out where you got to relax in order to get rid of the pain more permanently.
* Exercise. The human body needs physical work. Nothing is better against physical tension than running uphill a ski-slope for instance. Painful in the beginning but a pleasure after a while when you realize that you can make it – and to be able to run up a ski-slope is self-esteem and prestige everywhere.
* Drink enough water – but not too much. Headache is also often a result of dehydration, but also the opposite, that some nowadays drink too much water and thus dilute the nutrient fluids in the body causing abstinence of sorts.
Home remedies to cure headache
acupressure: reduce headache pain by squeezing the web of skin between the thumb and pointer finger as hard as you can; or use both thumbs and apply pressure under the bony ridges at the back of the head
meditate: imagine the pain flowing out of your head; you may combine this with the deep breathing exercise
Use an ointment with heat(for example Ben-Gay or Icy Hot) and rub it on your forehead or base of your neck, wherever it hurts. It will burn slightly and give a warm feeling to your head
Listen to relaxing music while you lie down
Although not medically proven, you can try the following:
B6 or B complex vitamins can prevent headaches or lessen their severity
Two tablespoons brewer’s yeast can cure headaches
1200 milligrams of lecithin capsules daily can prevent migraines(cleck with physician before using)
Peppermint Tea can calm you and ease the pain