Tension Headache: Causes and Physical Therapy Treatment

Tension Headache: More Than "Just Take a Pill"

Tension-type headache is the most common headache, accounting for 90% of cases. Feels like a band tightening around the head, with dull bilateral pain and often neck stiffness.

Physical Therapy Treatment

1. Cervical manual therapy: Neck joint mobilization, trigger point release.


2. Deep neck flexor training: Stabilizes the neck, offloading surface muscles.


3. Ergonomics consultation: Proper workstation setup.


4. Dry needling: Effective trigger point release for chronic headaches.