Tension Headaches

• Dull, aching head pain.
• Sensation of band, tightness or pressure across the forehead or on the sides and back of the head.
• Tenderness in the scalp, neck and shoulder muscles.

What is the main cause of tension headaches? Tension headaches occur when neck and scalp muscles become tense or contract. The muscle contractions can be a response to stress, depression, head injury, or anxiety. They may occur at any age, but are most common in adults and teens. 

What does a tension head feel like?  Common symptoms of tension headaches include: pain on both sides of your head, face or neck, feeling like something is pressing on your head or being tightened around it. the affected area may feel tender and your head may hurt more when touched. 

Chiropractic care can provide long-term relief, especially for those experiencing chronic tension-type headaches (TTH). Chiropractors treat tension headaches by performing spinal alignment, which relieves the pressure on the nerves and muscles connected to your neck, face, and head.  One of the most prevalent contributing factors to stress or tension headaches is posture. Whether we realize it or not, we tend to change our posture when we are stressed, resulting in pain.