re: Rugby

[caldoc]

Hi,
I play Rugby each Saturday during the winter months. In the past 2 years, I have been getting migraines about 20 minutes after the games. I have never had a migraine at any other time other than after a game of rugby. I was wandering if a migraine could be brought on by muscle stress. Because I play in the front row, There is a lot of stress placed on my neck. Could this be the cause or should I be investigating other things that could be causing these migraines. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

[Judy]

It is hard to diagnose a problem without actually seeing someone. You better have it checked out by a physio near you, right after the game for example. It could be muscular stress but it also could be a joint problem.
Good luck!

[rodw]

You might also investigate the possibility of exercise induced headache, a relatively common form of headache which has (to my knowledge) no proven aetiology. I understand that hydration is implicated as is overheating, but neither is proven.
Cheers,
Rod

[cindy]

I'm not sure - but as far as I know, most headaches are possibly caused by dehydration. A good tip to tell whether you are hydrated enough before a game is the colour of your urine - it should be clear ! Remember also to rehydrate asap after the game, preferably before the alcohol drinking comences!

[MART]

hola ! yo tambien juego rugby.are you prop?your nek pain is because the strong contractureof the sup trapecius.
may be yor nek ,your shoulders,and yor chest are not strong enaugh.the solution is to train harder that muscles groups.
mart