Alejandra's presentation suggests that she has tension-type headache (TTH) complicated by medication overuse. This type of headache is characterized by a frontal and occipital headache that radiates ...

A tension headache typically feels like a tight band of pain wrapped around the head. Tension headaches typically last for a half to several hours, but some can last much longer. It's unclear what ...

We don’t know a single woman who’s made it through life without the occasional headache. But we do know that when head pain happens, figuring out the cause (whether that’s stress, a health condition, ...

Acupuncture deep needling provides significant, long-term relief from chronic tension type headache (TTH), new research suggests. Result of a randomized trial showed that though the majority of ...

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In a paper published in the May issue of JAMA, M. S. Robbins, of Weill Cornell Medical College, reviews the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of primary headaches. In a previous post, I discussed ...

Tension headaches affect 20 to 25% of the Indian population. Here are science-backed hacks to relieve tension headaches within minutes.

Key points Primary headaches include migraine, trigeminal autonomic cephalalgia (e.g., cluster headaches), and tension-type headaches. Painkillers, antidepressants, behavioral therapies, and mind-body ...

Tension-type headache (TTH) is an ill-defined nosographic entity. The classification of headaches according to the Headache Classification Committee of the International Headache Society is closer to ...

If you’re experiencing migraine every night, it could also be a tension, cluster, or hypnic headache. See your doctor to determine the headache type and get the right treatment. Maybe they start after ...

While some studies suggest chiropractic care may help with migraine symptoms, other research indicates any positive effects could be due to the placebo effect. More research is needed to confirm the ...