| We all have stress in our lives and end up getting | | | | If your headache isn't too painful, try some |
| tension headaches as a result. It doesn't matter | | | | exercise; nothing too strenuous, but some slow, |
| what caused the stress, it happens and we get | | | | calm exercising releases endorphins in your brain |
| tension headaches. Here are some home | | | | and these chemicals are a kind of natural pain |
| remedies for tension headaches: | | | | killer. |
| Massage your temples: Gentle, slow massaging of | | | | Get an eye exam: Very often, people complain of |
| your temples increases the blood flow to your | | | | headaches because their eyesight is not what it |
| forehead and can bring some relief from the pain. | | | | used to be and they are squinting to see all the |
| Don't chew gum: The repetitive nature of gum | | | | time. Call your eye doctor and get your eyes |
| chewing can cause your jaw muscles to tighten | | | | checked; you may find that a simple pair of |
| and bring on a worse headache. | | | | reading glasses will alleviate your headaches. |
| Sleep it off: Sometimes all you really need is | | | | Talk to your dentist: You may have a problem in |
| some shuteye to relax and rid yourself of the | | | | your mouth. You could have an infected tooth, |
| headache pain. But careful not to stay in bed too | | | | wisdom teeth coming in, a misaligned jaw, or a |
| long as this can actually cause your headache to | | | | problem with joints in your jaw. You may not |
| worsen. | | | | even know that there is a problem with your |
| Use heat: A heating pad across your shoulders | | | | teeth, so ask your dentist to check everything |
| and on your neck can be a wonderful way to | | | | out to make sure you cover all the bases so to |
| relax those muscles and relieve the tension and | | | | get rid of your tension headaches. |
| so relieving you of the tension headache. A warm | | | | If all else fails, take an over the counter |
| compress on your forehead can also be helpful. | | | | medication like aspirin or acetaminophen, just |
| If heat doesn't seem to alleviate the pain, try a | | | | make sure to only take the recommended |
| cool compress on your forehead and an ice pack | | | | dosage, no matter how bad the pain is. |
| on your shoulders and neck. Also sitting in front of | | | | Home remedies for a tension headache really just |
| a fan or air conditioner can help you relax and | | | | involve you relaxing and letting the stress flow |
| lessen the pain of a headache. | | | | out. |