Tension Headache

Ever felt like there’s a tight band squeezing around your head, or a heavy pressure sitting behind your eyes? That’s often what a tension headache feels like.

Tension headaches are the most common type of headache and are usually linked to muscle tightness and stress rather than a medical condition. They often come from tension in the neck, shoulders, and upper back, which can build up from long hours at a desk, poor posture, stress, or even clenching your jaw.

When these muscles and joints get tired or stiff, they can refer pain up into the head — creating that familiar dull, pressure-type ache.

Common signs include:

• A constant, dull ache (not throbbing)

• Tightness or pressure around the head or across the forehead

• Stiffness in the neck or shoulders

• Headaches that come on with stress, fatigue, or after long periods at a screen

The goal is to help you understand why your headaches happen, relieve the pain, and give you the tools to stop them from coming back.