TENSION HEADACHE CHECKLIST
Dull, aching head pain
Sensation of tightness or pressure across your forehead or on the sides and back of your head
Tenderness on your scalp, neck and shoulder muscles
The feeling of being stressed, depressed or anxious (happens to us all sometimes)
Knowing how to spot a tension headache, the most common type of headache, can help you treat and maybe even avoid them in the future.
What Causes a Tension Headache?
Not sleeping enough.
Skipping a meal.
Drinking Alcohol.
Stress, depression, anxiety or working too much.
Clenching your jaw.
Straining your head or neck muscles.
Other options you can try include meditating, getting a massage, taking a hot shower or even physical therapy. Every person’s body reacts differently to different treatments.
Not every tension headache means you have to call your doctor, but they can be a sign of a more serious issue that needs care. Please talk to your physician about your symptoms to get the treatment you need.
