17 Treatments  for Tension Headaches

1 Tests 1 Medical Procedures 4 Prescribed Medications 3 Over the Counter Medications

4 Self Care 1 Herbs and Supplements 3 Alternative Procedures

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Tests for Tension Headaches

1. History and Physical Exam During a physical examination, a health care provider studies a patient's body to determine the presence or absence of physical problems. A typical physical ex...  More Costs

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Medical Procedures for Tension Headaches

1. Physical Therapy Physical therapists provide services to restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain , and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities among those sufferin...  More Costs

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Prescribed Medications for Tension Headaches

1. aspirin(Easprin , others...) ASPIRIN (AS pir in) is a pain reliever. It is used to treat mild pain and fever. This medicine is also used as directed by a doctor to prevent and to treat heart at...  More

2. ibuprofen(Motrin , others...) IBUPROFEN (eye BYOO proe fen) is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It is used for dental pain, fever, headaches or migraines, osteoarthritis, rheumato...  More

3. amitriptyline(Elavil , others...) This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.  More

4. metaxalone(Skelaxin ) METAXALONE (me TAX a lone) is a muscle relaxer. It is used to treat pain and stiffness in muscles caused by strains, sprains, or other injury.  More

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Over the Counter Medications for Tension Headaches

1. aspirin(Arthritis Pain , others...) ASPIRIN (AS pir in) is a pain reliever. It is used to treat mild pain and fever. This medicine is also used as directed by a doctor to prevent and to treat heart at...  More

2. acetaminophen(Tylenol , others...) ACETAMINOPHEN (a set a MEE noe fen) is a pain reliever. It is used to treat mild pain and fever.  More

3. ibuprofen(Midol IB , others...) IBUPROFEN (eye BYOO proe fen) is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It is used for dental pain, fever, headaches or migraines, osteoarthritis, rheumato...  More

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Self Care for Tension Headaches

1. Massage Massage therapy is the scientific manipulation of the soft tissues of the body for the purpose of normalizing those tissues and consists of manual techniques that i...  More

2. Stress Management Stress is a feeling of emotional or physical tension. See also: Stress in childhood  More

3. Rest

4. Relaxation Therapy Relaxation therapy is a broad term used to describe a number of techniques that promote stress reduction, the elimination of tension throughout the body, and a calm...  More

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Herbs and Supplements for Tension Headaches What's this?

1. peppermint Peppermint is a flowering plant that grows throughout Europe and North America. Peppermint is widely cultivated for its fragrant oil. Peppermint oil has been used h...  More Efficacy Grade C

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Alternative Procedures for Tension Headaches What's this?

1. Meditation Various forms of meditation have been practiced for thousands of years throughout the world, with many techniques originating in Eastern religious practices. In mod...  More

2. Acupuncture The practice of acupuncture originated in China 5,000 years ago. Today it is widely used throughout the world and is one of the main pillars of Chinese medicine. Th...  More Costs

3. Spinal Manipulation Overview : Chiropractic is a health care discipline that focuses on the relationship between musculoskeletal structure (primarily the spine) and body function ...  More Efficacy Grade B

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