weight-lifter's headache

weight-lifter's headache

Sports medicine Severe headache and neck pain due to wrenching or tearing of cervical ligaments by the exertion of weight-lifting. See Weight training.

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weight-lifter's headache

A form of exertional headache that occurs after straining during workouts with free weights or weight-training machines.

See also: headache

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