brain, spinal cord, and nerve disorders
Tension Type Headaches
Introduction
A tension-type headache is usually mild to moderate pain that feels like a band tightening around the head. Stress, sleep disturbances, neck or jaw pain, or eye strain may trigger these headaches. Headaches may occur several or many days each month. Doctors base the diagnosis on symptoms and results of a physical examination and sometimes do imaging tests to rule out other disorders. Pain relievers may help, as may relaxation and stress management. (See also Overview of Headache .) Many people occasionally have tension-type headaches. Some people have these headaches frequently. 