Tension Headache
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Tension Headache Treatment
Treatment for a tension
headache
may include:
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications
for pain:
Ibuprofen
Naproxen
Ketoprofen
Acetaminophen
for pain
Acupuncture for tension
headache
Chiropractic manipulation for tension
headache
Cold compresses
Relaxation techniques
Therapeutic massage for tension
headache
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Last Updated: Aug 7, 2008
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John H. Beckett, MD
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D. Scott Gettings, MD
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Tension Headache References:
Anttila P. Tension-type headache in children and adolescents. Curr Pain Headache Rep. 2004 Dec;8(6):500-4.
Bag B, Karabulut N. Pain-relieving factors in migraine and tension-type headache. Int J Clin Pract. 2005 Jul;59(7):760-3.
Fernandez-de-Las-Penas C, Alonso-Blanco JC, Cuadrado ML, Miangolarra JC, Barriga FJ, Pareja JA. Manual therapies in the management of tension-type headache. Headache. 2005 Feb;45(2):169-71.
