Breakdancer develops 30cm tumour from too many headspins: case study

Doctors warn the sport has a unique physical risk, not just the threat of global trolling as Rachael 'Raygun' Gun discovered.
Rachael ‘Raygun’ Gunn performs at the Olympic Games in Paris, France, August 2024.

Breakdancing dominated headlines after Rachael ‘Raygun’ Gunn’s infamous Olympic performance, and now doctors have identified a unique overuse injury among breakers.

Known as the “headspin hole”, the condition gave one enthusiast an embarrassing conehead appearance, according to a case report.