What's a Tension Headache?


Tension headaches, or tension-type headaches, are the most common type of headache. They are characterized by a mild to moderate pain across the forehead. Many effective treatments of all forms are available for alleviating tension headaches.



Tension Headache Symptoms


During a tension headache, you may experience some of the following symptoms:

Dull aching in the head

Pain across the forehead, sides, or back of head

Soreness in the neck, shoulder, or scalp

Occasional loss of appetite


Possible Causes


Although the exact causes of tension headaches are not fully understood, there are several factors that contribute to them by acting as triggers. These include:

Depression

Stress and anxiety

Poor posture, or a prolonged lack of movement

Jaw-clenching


Treatment Options


Treatments for tension headaches vary depending on their intensity and frequency as well as the preferences of individual patients. The Headache Response Center offers a full range of treatments for tension headaches, all intended to help eliminate your headaches in a way that is right for you. These include:

Physical Therapy

Pharmacological Management

Biofeedback

Ganglion Nerve Block

Occipital Nerve Block

Neuromodulation (Botox)

Surgical Intervention

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