weight-lifter's headache
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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.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