tension headache…

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brain, headache, headache, tension-type headache, muscle contraction headache, benign headache, headache, tension, a tension headache, condition involving pain, discomfort, in the head, scalp, neck, associated, muscle tightness in these areas, tension headaches, the most common forms of headache, occur at any age, most common in adults, adolescents, a headache occurs 2, times weekly, several months, longer, considered chronic, tension headaches result, contraction of neck, scalp muscles, one cause of this muscle contraction, response to stress, depression, anxiety, activity that causes, head to be held in one position, long time, moving, cause a headache, such activities include typing, use of computers, fine work, the hands, use of a microscope, sleeping, cold room, sleeping, the neck in an abnormal position, trigger this type of headache, eye strain, fatigue, alcohol use, excessive smoking, excessive caffeine use, sinus infection, nasal congestion, overexertion, colds, influenza, tension headaches, not associated, structural lesions, in the brain, headache, dull, pressure-like, generalized, in the scalp, temples, the neck, not one-sided, feels, a tight band, vise on the head, occurs, an isolated incident, occurs constantly, daily, worsened, triggered by stress, fatigue, noise, glare, difficulty sleeping, a headache that is mild to moderate, not accompanied by other symptoms, responds to home treatment, a few hours, not need further examination, testing, a neurologic examination is performed, a tension headache causes, no abnormal findings, musculoskeletal tenderness, consulted, to rule out other disorders, cause head pain, headache is severe, persistent, symptoms accompany the headache, headaches that disturb sleep, occur whenever the person is active, recurrent, chronic, require examination, goal, relieve symptoms, prevent future headaches, prevention, best treatment, remove, control precipitating factors, learn, practice stress management strategies, find relaxation exercises, meditation helpful, biofeedback, a means of providing information, certain body functions, enhance relaxation exercises, chronic tension headache, preventive measures, keeping warm headache is associated, cold, using a different pillow, changing sleeping positions, use good posture, reading, working, doing other activities, headache, exercise the neck, shoulders frequently, typing, working on computers, doing close work, adequate sleep, rest, massage of sore muscles, reduce the chance that a headache, hot, cold showers, baths, relieve a headache, people, over-the-counter analgesics aspirin, ibruprofen, acetominophen, relieve pain, above measures, ineffective, an antidepressant, medication advised, chronic headache, a nonsedating muscle relaxant, skelaxin helps some patients, a headache diary, help identify the source of chronic headaches, a headache occurs, write down the date, time the headache began, note what ate, the preceding 24 hours, sleep pattern, sleep, what was experienced, the headache, unusual stress, circumstances, how long the headache lasted, what made it stop, lifestyle changes required, chronic tension headaches, adequate rest, exercise, change in job, recreational habits, tension headaches, respond well to treatment, residual effects, annoying, not dangerous, headache, not be a tension headache, a symptom of another, serious, rebound headaches, occur from overuse of analgesic medications, headaches, severe, persistent, recurrent, accompanied by other symptoms, drowsiness, vision changes, changes in movement, sensation, seizures, changes in alertness, nausea, vomiting, headaches disturb sleep, occur whenever, active, recurrent, chronic, a headache, does not respond to treatment, avoid situations, a tension headache, keeping warm headache is associated, cold, using a different pillow, sleeping position, similar changes, use good posture, reading, working, involved in activities, a headache, exercise the neck, shoulders frequently.