Tension Headache

Tension headache is often experienced in the forehead, in the back of the head and neck, or in both regions; it is described as a tight feeling, as if the head were in a vise. Soreness in the shoulders or neck is common. These headaches can last from minutes to days and may occur daily in some sufferers. Tension headaches do not cause nausea or limit activities as migraine headaches do, although depression, anxiety, and sleeping problems may accompany persistent headaches. They sometimes evolve in people who initially experience migraines, and, in such cases, can become chronic and difficult to treat.