Plenty of people suffer with bad headaches but few are aware of the many different types of headaches there are.  Having an understanding of the type of headache you are experiencing will help you to find a suitable method to treat it.

One form of headache that causes a lot of discomfort is Tension Headaches.   A Tension Headache can last for up to 6 hours and feels like your head is being squeezed at the temples, usually both sides.  There is no known reason for tension headaches but it is believed to be bought on by tension created in the neck and shoulders of the sufferer.  If you experience a tension headache more than 15 times in one month then you may be suffering from a chronic form of tension headaches and it is advisable that you seek help from your doctor or medical practitioner.

For those that have the occasional tension headache, massage is often recommended, especially around the neck and shoulders.  Gentle massage in these areas can provide great relief when you are suffering with a tension headache.

Other treatments for tension headaches are Ibuprofen and Aspirin; these will both help to numb the pain of a tension headache but will not alleviate the cause.  It is advisable to not overuse these medications, as you will find that overtime, you will become immune to their effects.

If you think you may be suffering from chronic Tension Headaches consult your doctor or medical practitioner for help and advice.

Many people who suffer from stress often develop headaches. And it is Tension headaches which usually occur when going through stressful times.

The problem with most headaches, especially Tension Headaches, is that there really isn’t a cure.  There are only ways to ease the pain or to use medications to help lessen or stop the pain signals registering to the brain. 

Because it is not really known why some people get Tension Headaches and others do not, this type of headache can be difficult to treat.

It is known that relaxation can help to alleviate some of the symptoms of Tension Headaches.  Lying down in a dark room, or a massage are ways in which you can relax.  One good relaxation method which is often used is by using aromatherapy oils. Oils such as  Camomile and Ylang-Ylang are particularly good. 

Medications available to help relieve the symptoms of Tension Headaches are available from the pharmacy and you can buy them over the counter.  The most common forms of these medications are Paracetamol and Aspirin.  Although these will indeed help your symptoms and often ease the pain, taking too much of either of these medications can be dangerous.  If you take these medications for a prolonged period of time your body begins to adjust to them and they can become less effective.

If you find that you’re Tension Headaches are occurring more and more frequently, especially if they seem to be more than 15 times in one month, it would be advisable for you to seek advice from your medical practitioner or doctor as you may be suffering from a chronic form of Tension Headaches. 

Chronic Tension Headaches are very severe and you may feel that you have a headache constantly.  They can be devastating for those who are suffering from them and are difficult to cure.  They often go just as suddenly as they arrived and leave patients in the dark as to why they happened at all.

If you think you may be suffering from chronic Tension Headaches consult your doctor or medical practitioner for help and advice.

Overall, by making little adjustments in your lifestyle can also help as many of these headaches are related to stress. Try to indentify the stressful areas in your every day pattern and work towards making them less stressful or eliminating the cause of stress completely.