Tension headaches are caused by muscle contractions in the head and neck regions. They are the most common type of headache and can cause mild to intense dull pain in the head, neck, and behind the eyes. Tension headaches are usually episodic and mild or moderate compared to migraines. Treatment includes over-the-counter pain medications which should be used sparingly to avoid rebound headaches, as well as stress management, biofeedback, and cognitive behavioral therapy. Identifying triggers and preventing factors like stress, poor posture, and eye strain can help reduce tension headache episodes.

1. TENSION HEADACHES
PRESENTED BY:
JOEL PD RN

2. DEFINITIONDEFINITION
Tension headaches are caused by muscle
contractions in the head and neck regions.
Ibuprofen or aspirin can be used to relieve
tension headaches. However, these
medications should be used sparingly.
Tension headaches are usually mild or
moderate, as compared to migraines, which
cause throbbing pain on both sides of the
head.

3. CON'T
A tension headache is the most common type of
headache. It can cause mild, moderate, or intense
pain in your head, neck, and behind your eyes.
Some patients say that a tension headache feels
like a tight band around their forehead. The
majority of people who suffer from tension
headaches have episodic headaches, which occur
one or two times per month on average. However,
tension headaches can also be chronic.

4. CAUSES
A variety of foods, activities, and stressors
can cause these types of contractions. Some
people develop tension headaches after
staring at a computer screen for a long time
or after driving for long periods. Cold
temperatures may also trigger a tension
headache.

5. TRIGGERS for TENSIONTRIGGERS for TENSION
HEADACHESHEADACHES

ALCOHOL

EYE STRAINS

DRY EYES

SINUS INFECTION

EMOTIONAL
STRESS

FATIGUE

SMOKING

COLDS OR FLU

CAFFEINE

POOR POSTURE

7. LOCATION OF PAINLOCATION OF PAIN

8. SYMPTOMS

COMMONALITIES
OF THE
SYMPTOMS

DULL HEAD PAIN

PRESSURES
AROUND THE
FOREHEAD

PRESSURES
AORUND THE
FOREHEAD AND
SCALP.

9. TREATMENT MODALITIESTREATMENT MODALITIES

YOU CAN TAKE OVER THE COUNTER DRUGS
TO GET RID OF TENSION HEADACHES.
HOWEVER THESE SHOULD BE USE
OCCASIONALLY. USING OTC MEDICATIONS
TOO MUCH MAY LEAD TO “OVERUSE” OR
“REBOUND HEADACHES. THESE TYPES OF
HEADACHES OCCURS WHEN YOU BECOME SO
ACCOUSTOMED TO THE MEDICATION THAT
YOU EXPERIENCE PAIN WHEN THE DRUG
WEARS OFF

10. OTHER MODALITIESOTHER MODALITIES

STRESS MANAGEMENT CLASSES.

BIOFEEDBACKS.

COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL THERAPY.

ACUPUNCTURE.

11. PREVENTIONSPREVENTIONS
Since tension headaches are often caused by
specific triggers, identifying the factors that
cause your headaches is one way to prevent
future episodes.

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18. OUTLOOKOUTLOOK
Tension headaches often respond to
treatment and rarely cause any permanent
neurological damage. Still, chronic tension
headaches can affect your quality of life.
These headaches can also make it difficult
for you to participate in physical activities.
You may also miss days of work or school. If
it becomes a serious problem, talk to your
doctor.

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