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Acupuncture Tension Headaches
Muscle contraction headache; Headache - benign; Headache - tension; Chronic headaches - tension; Rebound headaches - tension
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Tips to prevent tension headaches:
- Keep warm if the headache is associated with cold.
- Use a different pillow or change sleeping...
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Tips for releasing a tension headache
Medications work well for the occasional headache, but experts say chronic over-the-counter medication use can backfire for those who suffer more... Read more »
Tension headache
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Muscle contraction headache; Headache - benign; Headache - tension; Chronic headaches - tension; Rebound headaches - tension Treatment ... Read more »
Headaches: Tension: References
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
ReferencesAilani J. Chronic tension-type headache. Curr Pain Headache Rep. 2009 Dec;13(6):479-83.Antttila P. Tension-type headache in childhood and... Read more »
Headaches: Tension: Lifestyle Changes
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Psychological and behavioral techniques, and lifestyle changes, can have a beneficial effect on tension-type headaches. These therapies can also... Read more »
Tension Headaches
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