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Headache occurrence and classification among distance runners.

R Swain1, G Rosencrance

  • 1West Virginia University School of Medicine, Charleston Division, USA.

The West Virginia Medical Journal
|April 24, 1999
PubMed
Summary

Marathon runners experience headaches, particularly migraines, more often than the general population. However, running and sleep can significantly reduce headache frequency and severity in athletes.

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Area of Science:

  • Sports Medicine
  • Neurology
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Limited research exists on headaches within the athletic population.
  • Headaches can impact athletic performance and well-being.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate headache characteristics, frequency, and the impact of exercise and medication in marathon runners.
  • To compare headache prevalence in runners to the general population.

Main Methods:

  • A random survey was conducted among 354 male and 118 female distance runners at the Charleston Distance Run.
  • Headaches were classified using modified International Headache Society criteria.
  • Data on headache types, frequency, triggers, and medical care seeking were collected.

Main Results:

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  • 36% of distance runners reported migraine headaches, compared to 17% in the general population.
  • Running was found to reduce the severity and frequency of all headache types.
  • Sleep effectively eliminated headaches in most affected runners.
  • The migraine group had a lower average age and reported more headaches per month.

Conclusions:

  • Distance runners exhibit a higher prevalence of migraines than the general population.
  • Exercise and sleep are beneficial in managing headaches for athletes.
  • Physicians should proactively identify and treat headaches in athletes to optimize performance.