Is it advisable to do exercise when affected by Cluster Headaches? Which activities would you suggest and how intense should they be?

See if it is advisable for people with Cluster Headaches to practice sports and which ones are the most recommended if you have Cluster Headaches

Posted Feb 21, 2017 by Lucas 1152

walking

Posted Mar 3, 2017 by Yoda 4292

Exercise is the last thing on your mind when you are suffering. Even walking barefooted around the house can be a trigger as the movement and vibration can worsen the level of pain and also be a trigger. Stay still and stay cool.
The thought of exercising to bring on an attack is a no brainer for me.

Posted Mar 4, 2017 by Donna 1005

I would always say stay active but physical exercise is also a big trigger for me so I'm very limited during a cycle.

Posted Apr 27, 2017 by Matthew Bcfc 1000

Only low intensity exercise. Does not help though.

Posted May 21, 2017 by Pepe922 2000

Walking. I don't do any others

Posted Jun 3, 2017 by Maria 2001

The only thing I can do is either pace or rock back and forth

Posted Jun 4, 2017 by Tim 2150

Activity of any amount is always important but for me as soon as I stop and start to relax I usually 8 of 10 times get a attack

Posted Jun 11, 2017 by Jeff D 2000

Definitely working out in the sun on a summer day is not good for me, something I used to love. Anyway the bottom line seems to be whatever you figure out helps or hurts.

Posted Sep 23, 2017 by stan 1000

Exercise that significantly raises the heart rate during an episode is genreally not advised. Light exercise might help with stiffness.

Posted Oct 18, 2017 by Nigel 500

It is up to the individual about exercise but when the body is overheated, attacks are not far behind. I think walking is both good for health and therapeutic for the heart and mind. Crying seems to set off attacks because the body heats up. Some people can exercise regularly and walk/jog everyday but I have to push myself to do it after a bad night.

Posted Oct 26, 2017 by Lee-Alison 2000

Physical exercise to tolerance is appropriate with physician approval.

Posted Jan 29, 2018 by Tammy 1150

Diet and sports ... walking jogging .... by the way in the middle of the attack ... very helpful running sports activities ... It is the opposite of migraine sufferers and needs quiet and dark room

Posted Feb 1, 2018 by Danny 3050

No activities. I just relie on my meds.

Posted Oct 20, 2018 by Michael Trapp 1600

walking every day at least 6000 steps

avoid too intense sport

Posted Nov 7, 2018 by Oliver 3000

Take all the rest you can on day time and don t overdo things if you don t have episodes of attacks!

Posted Nov 7, 2018 by MC 2500

Just walk in the forest. Stay away from the sun

Posted May 16, 2019 by vasilis 2500

I personally don't exercise, because over-exertion is a trigger, but I have other chronic issues that are irritated by exercise. I would never dissuade someone from exercise! Watch your heart rate and your threshold will be lower that average! Weightlifting was difficult for me and my clusters but you have to learn your own limits, the hard way unfortunately. Please stay active and don't let fear of a cluster keep you from improving yourself, you need this accomplishment to feel good! As long as you enjoy the exercise, do it!

Posted May 20, 2019 by Kendra 4550

Again dependent on the individual. For me exercise is a trigger...anything more strenuous than walking triggers a Cluster Headache.

Posted Aug 22, 2019 by Judy 1600

I use a water rowing machine during my episodes to provide whole body movement and meditation. This doesn't eliminate the headache, but it does curb the associated intervals of extreme spikes of pain.

Posted Apr 13, 2020 by Larry 5050

Exercise is important, especially for people who are affected by severe pain or long term conditions, exercise is a natural release of endorphins and can help fight depression and anxiety. Exercising with cluster headaches can be difficult as this can trigger an attack due to increased body temperature. If a person feels they are able to exercise between attacks and has GP authorisation ( if required due to other conditions) then thats great.

Posted Jul 27, 2020 by Stėph 3000

Exercise is important for many reasons, cluster headaches can cause depression, exercise is a natural endorphin releasing activity, exercise during a cluster cycle can be difficult due to fatigue, exercise can also be a trigger for an attack for some people.

Always check with your GP before undertaking any exercise programme.

Posted Jul 27, 2020 by Stephanie 4650

After my first few clusters when I was in my 20s before the days of the Internet and information freely available, I did not limit myself to any or from any activities, otherwise I would not be able to live my life.

Posted May 20, 2022 by [email protected] 2500

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I've always practiced volleyball but lately I've detected that the next day empeizan symptoms.

Posted May 9, 2017 by Nélida 1001

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I. And read. That is not good to do exercises in my case I do not. I can't speak for a day. Try. Jogging. Y. Is. Worse. It is impossible to do exercises

Posted Sep 17, 2017 by alex 900