There are many causes of tension-type headaches (TTH) or you can say Headache and pain management, the most common of which is not well understood. TTH is characterized by mild to moderate pain that is often described as feeling like a tight band around the head.
The management of tension-type headaches is often a balance between practicing healthy habits, finding effective non-drug treatments, and using medications appropriately.
Symptoms
A tension headache may present with the following signs and symptoms:
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Headache that is dull and aching
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Tightness or pressure across the forehead, sides, and back of the head
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There is tenderness in the muscles of the scalp, neck, and shoulders
