headache after cycling

[Cobus]

My sister in law is not a bad cyclist but is always complaining of a headache after a ride. She
takes enough isotonic fluid during the ride, I dont think is is over/dehydration. She feels better
after eating chips, do you think it is something to do with sodium in her blood? Thanks

 

[Marlene Blansha]

In article <[email protected]>, "Harris"
<[email protected]> wrote:

> "Cobus" wrote:
> > My sister in law is not a bad cyclist but is always complaining of a headache after a ride. She
> > takes enough isotonic fluid during the ride, I dont think is is over/dehydration. She feels
> > better after eating chips, do you think it is something to do with sodium in her blood?
>
> She may be straining her neck due to having the handlebars too low. A stiff neck will often result
> is a headache. Or she may just be pushing herself too hard and/or not eating enough. A headache is
> one of the symptoms of bonking.
>
> Art Harris

Sometimes I get a bit of a headache on very sunny days when I'm headed west and the sun glares in my
face fora long time- even sunglasses aren't enough on days like that.

 

[Robin Hubert]

"Harris" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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>
> "Cobus" wrote:
> > My sister in law is not a bad cyclist but is always complaining of a headache after a ride. She
> > takes enough isotonic fluid during the ride, I dont think is is over/dehydration. She feels
> > better after eating chips, do you think it is something to do with sodium in her blood?
>
> She may be straining her neck due to having the handlebars too low. A
stiff
> neck will often result is a headache. Or she may just be pushing herself
too
> hard and/or not eating enough. A headache is one of the symptoms of
bonking.

Muscle cramping in the back of the neck is the most common cause of headache (aka "muscle tension
headache". Periodic stretching on and off the bike will help.

Robin Hubert

 

[Just Zis Guy]

On Sat, 08 Feb 2003 17:06:25 GMT, "Robin Hubert" <[email protected]> wrote:

>Muscle cramping in the back of the neck is the most common cause of headache (aka "muscle tension
>headache". Periodic stretching on and off the bike will help.

As will a recumbent :-D

Guy
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[Paul Southworth]

In article <[email protected]>, Just zis Guy, you know?
<[email protected]> wrote:
>On Sat, 08 Feb 2003 17:06:25 GMT, "Robin Hubert" <[email protected]> wrote:
>
>>Muscle cramping in the back of the neck is the most common cause of headache (aka "muscle tension
>>headache". Periodic stretching on and off the bike will help.
>
>As will a recumbent :-D

Proper fitting DF bike also helps a lot. Excessive reach is a common problem for women on (mens)
racing bikes.

--Paul

 

[Just Zis Guy]

On Sat, 08 Feb 2003 18:22:43 GMT, [email protected] (Paul Southworth) wrote:

>>>Muscle cramping in the back of the neck is the most common cause of headache (aka "muscle tension
>>>headache". Periodic stretching on and off the bike will help.

>>As will a recumbent :-D

>Proper fitting DF bike also helps a lot. Excessive reach is a common problem for women on (mens)
>racing bikes.

Oh don't spoil it - it's hard work being a recruiting sergeant for the Dark Side ;-)

Guy
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[Terry Morse]

Just zis Guy, you know? wrote:

> >Periodic stretching on and off the bike will help.
>
> As will a recumbent :-D

But the cure's worse than the disease.
--
terry morse

 

[Just Zis Guy]

On Sat, 08 Feb 2003 11:42:14 -0800, Terry Morse <[email protected]> wrote:

>> >Periodic stretching on and off the bike will help.
>> As will a recumbent :-D
>But the cure's worse than the disease.

Give in to the Dark Side! Wind resistance is futile!

Guy
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[One Of The Six]

Sometimes I get a headache when I do a lot of anaerobic efforts .

"Harris" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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>
> "Cobus" wrote:
> > My sister in law is not a bad cyclist but is always complaining of a headache after a ride. She
> > takes enough isotonic fluid during the ride, I dont think is is over/dehydration. She feels
> > better after eating chips, do you think it is something to do with sodium in her blood?
>
> She may be straining her neck due to having the handlebars too low. A
stiff
> neck will often result is a headache. Or she may just be pushing herself
too
> hard and/or not eating enough. A headache is one of the symptoms of
bonking.
>
> Art Harris