Headache at my upper back back of the head after boxing/sparring:
I’m a beginner boxer and I’ve been dealing with a recurring headache/pain at the back of my head after boxing.
A few months ago, during a hard boxing session/fight, I took quite a few punches. Afterward I had a heavy feeling in my head, headache. I did not lose consciousness. Next day I go to cardio session, when I run I've back of the head pain during every step because of jolt, I face this pain during every jolt full activities like running, rope skipping, boxing bag work.
I stopped training and rested, and after some days I felt completely normal again.
The problem is that whenever I return to boxing, especially sparring or anything involving repeated head movement/impact, the pain can come back. The pain is mainly at the back of my head and I notice it more when moving my head.
I have already seen a neurosurgeon and an eye specialist, and I was told that there was no obvious problem. I have also been told that it could potentially be related to a post-traumatic/exertional headache or neck muscles.
What confuses me is that I can become completely symptom-free with rest, but the symptoms can return after I start training again.
My questions:
Has anyone experienced something similar after boxing/sparring?
Could this be related to the neck/cervical muscles or a post-traumatic headache?
How should I approach returning to boxing safely?
I’d mainly like to hear from people who have experienced something similar or know about sports-related headaches.
Thanks.