Exertion headaches: do you suffer from tension headaches after running or strength training? Here’s how to nip them in the bud

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Exertion headaches: do you suffer from tension headaches after running or strength training? Here’s how to nip them in the bud

By Jess Bacon

2 years ago

5 min read

Pushed yourself extra hard and ended up with a headache? We asked the experts how to get rid of post-exercise exertion headaches once and for all.


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