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Home Care
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Home care for a tension headache includes: - Avoid substances that trigger headaches.
- Avoid alcohol.
- Lie down and rest.
- Massage the neck.
- Massage the back of the scalp.
- Apply a cold compress to your forehead.
- Take a warm shower to relax muscles in the neck and scalp.
- Learn relaxation techniques.
- Get plenty of rest:
- Follow an exercise plan developed with your doctor.
- Acetaminophen for pain
 - Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications for pain:
- Take prescribed medications as directed.
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