According to a physical therapist, a tension headache massage can ease your pain in 10 seconds or less. Here's how to do the simple exercise. Nothing like a massive headache popping up out of nowhere ...

My stress doesn't fly solo. Without fail, a tension headache annoyingly tags along — aka the incredibly uncomfortable physical side effect that instantly and simultaneously darkens my mood and puts an ...

If you're suffering from frequent head pain, the common (but under-the-radar trigger) may actually be tense jaw muscles. When the hardworking masseter muscle becomes sore and strained, it can send ...

When your head is pounding, it’s hard to think about anything besides getting rid of your headache ASAP. But before you reach for a pain reliever, it’s important to understand whether you’re dealing ...

Massage has been shown to reduce stress and promote relaxation. It can activate the parasympathetic nervous system, which lowers your heart rate, blood pressure, and stress hormones during a massage.

Nearly everyone experiences occasional tension-type headaches. But frequent tension-type headaches can interfere with your daily life. Aside from over-the-counter or prescription medication, do you ...

In many cases, your headache doesn’t actually start in your head. An expert reveals the surprising connection between the neck, shoulders, and headaches – and how complementary medicine can solve it.

Frequent headaches can interfere with your daily life. But healthy lifestyle choices can help you head off the pain. Start with the basics, including diet, exercise and relaxation. Nearly everyone is ...

Recently, I posted a case from my own practice to highlight a common issue of pain management in primary care. Alejandra was a 38-year-old woman with a 4-month history of what seemed to be ...