brain, spinal cord, and nerve disorders
Tension Type Headaches
Treatment of Tension Type Headaches
Pain relievers Behavioral and psychologic interventions For chronic headaches, certain medications used to treat migraines For most mild to moderate tension-type headaches, almost any (analgesic), such as If OTC analgesics are ineffective and the headaches are severe, the headache is probably not a tension-type headache. It may be a Treatment . (in headache preparations or caffeinated beverages) can lead to daily headaches. Such headaches, called Medication Overuse Headache , can be present when a person awakens in the morning. Headaches can also worsen or occur when the medications being used to treat the headache are suddenly stopped. Thus, people need to work closely with their doctor to change the medications and to use behavioral and psychologic interventions when possible. Behavioral and psychologic interventions are often effective, especially when medications are also used. These interventions include relaxation and stress management techniques. If tension-type headaches are chronic, some Some Drugs Used to Treat Migraines , particularly 