How can I prevent (or at least help) getting headaches when I swim?

[MaLifeBeLikeOooAaah]

So lately I've been increasing the intensity of training longer laps, longer sessions and more sprints. But I'm getting more headaches during and afterwards. How can I prevent this form happening, I drink a lot and eat well however these headaches last for a long while.

[Rainie_]

Could be lack of oxygen (most common issue), dehydration, if you wear goggles they could be sitting too tight or make your head uncomfortable, you might also be doing your strokes wrong (swimming teacher in PE told me I did bad strokes cause no shit im a shitty swimmer but he said it could have uncomfortable side effects and i did feel nauseous and uncomfortable in my head sometimes). You might also have a pulled muscle in your neck if the headaches are a new thing, if you do go see a masseur or some doctor to check your neck.

[Anonymous]

You might be straining your neck and back muscles. Do you keep your head above the surface while swimming? How streamline are you? Is your swimming posture correct?
Tight and overused neck muscles can result in very bad headaches.

[MaLifeBeLikeOooAaah]

I'm a good fast swimmer i think it might be the water in my ears or goggles too tight. My posture is almost perfect so can't be that

[Saoirse_Nua]

Sounds like dehydration - Do you sip or drink water during training breaks - I did a google it mentions sugar level dips and sinus related stuff as possibilities - Here is the search page you might see something in there
www.google.ie/search

[MaLifeBeLikeOooAaah]

thanks!

[ThisDudeHere]

Don't watch TV, from what I hear (or don't stare at screens in general)

[MaLifeBeLikeOooAaah]

sigh

[ThisDudeHere]

sigh tnx

[ThisDudeHere]

You feeling better now?

[Because-I-Have-Too]

I get those if I get water in my ear... so if that's also happening ear plugs work :-|

[Because-I-Have-Too]

It could also be the pressure of your goggles

[MaLifeBeLikeOooAaah]

thank you, that might the problem!

[Blitzkrieger]

I have that problem too. I get migraine attacks after swimming sometimes.

[MaLifeBeLikeOooAaah]

it's horrible man

[Omar5881]

Well water make sure to drink enough

See if those swimming glasses isn't too tight I always made them tight when I swim lol

And ear and nose plugs, I don't recommend the nose tho its shitty lol

[akadatank44]

Most headaches are caused by dehydration. Drink water between sets or take breaks. Or drink before you swim.

[Jan1ssary_]

Sleep well bruh, and do your exercises carefully.