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Exertion headache
I have been lifting weights for last 4-5 years on and off. But last week while squatting with weights i got an mild headache. It gone within minutes. Then i had a dull headache for a day. The headache was gone all week. Even while doing other exercises i didn't get any headache.
But again this week while squatting i got that headache. It was gone within minutes. But now even while doing other exercises i get that headache. It is hindering my workouts.
I don't smoke,i don't have bp or any other problem.
What should I do ?
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Lifting weights raises intra abdominal and intra thoracic pressure which blocks the venous return of blood from peripheral blood vessles including those draining the spinal cord and brain. The reverse pressure raises CSF (cerebro spinal fluid) pressure also increases and this may be the causative factor for your headaches. Avoid heavy workouts. These may not suit you. Try them after about a month, if same thing happens, then you should give up such type of exercises.
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