Why is it so dangerous to get punched in the back of the head (Prichard Colon) as opposed to the front or side?
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The parts that control the most basic life functions are right at the base of the back of the head. A strike there could disrupt these vital functions. The front and side control important functions, but those aren’t nearly as vital.
The back of your head includes your brain stem, which is the most primitive and the most critical part of your brain. Any damage to your brainstem typically results in death.
Listen… if you know this Prichard guy is gonna give you trouble, i wouldn’t turn your back on him
In addition to the whole brain stem thing other people are talking about (I GUESS your brainstem is important…) there’s also a difference between a hit you see coming and a hit you don’t.
Your body does an incredible amount of instinctive bracing to prevent damage. If you don’t see the hit coming (because it’s from behind, your eyes are closed, or it’s a sucker punch) then you can’t tense up your muscles to prevent your brain bouncing around. Same goes if you are off balance, which is why k/a power in a fight has a lot to do with timing.
That thing you’ve heard about drunk people doing better in a car collision because “their bodies are loose” is not really backed by science and might be total bs.
The back of your head holds your brainstem which includes the functions for breathing, blinking, heart rate (when heartrate isn’t being controlled by the heart), basically all the things you don’t think about that keep you happy and healthy.
Getting punched in the back of the head, particularly in the area near the brainstem, can be extremely dangerous because it can disrupt vital neurological functions, leading to severe injury or even death. This area is more vulnerable to trauma compared to the front or sides of the head, increasing the risk of serious consequences.
Never start with the head. The victim gets all fuzzy and he won’t feel the next…. See?
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