Exertional headache

An exertion headache (also known as exercise headaches) involves pain during or immediately after physical activity. It comes on quickly and goes away in a few minutes or hours, but can last as long as a couple of days. But there’s usually no underlying disease or disorder.

Main symptom of exertional headache is moderate to severe pain that people often describe as throbbing. You might feel it across your entire head or just on one side. They can start during or after strenuous physical activity.