Tension headaches should more accurately be called Muscle Tension Headaches. Muscles are the most common cause of head pain. Almost always, in fact!
When your jaw muscles get tense or your head moves forward, instead of over your body, the muscles around your upper back, neck and face get strained and tight.
Tight muscles clamp down on nerves and blood vessels. The result is a muscle tension headache.
What natural steps should you take to get rid of tension headaches?
1. Watch your posture. Try to keep it neutral and straight. A strong back will help with this.
2. Use a pillow or rolled towel behind your waist to help you sit upright.
3. Ice the back of your neck. Try to wrap your cold pack all the way down to the notch between your collar bones. Some people find heat to be more beneficial.
That’s it in a nutshell: Muscles cause painful tension headaches. Discover more about headaches and natural relief in this easy to use book:
