Research Topic · Peer-Reviewed

Tension Headache

A tension headache is a type of headache that is caused by muscle tension in the head, neck, and sometimes the face. This type of headache is the most common type of headache and usually presents with a feeling of pressure or a tight band around the head. Tension headaches can lead to further medical issues if not t…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 2 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 1× across the literature 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

A tension headache is a type of headache that is caused by muscle tension in the head, neck, and sometimes the face. This type of headache is the most common type of headache and usually presents with a feeling of pressure or a tight band around the head. Tension headaches can lead to further medical issues if not treated appropriately such as depressed mood, difficulty in concentration, and decreased productivity. Treatments range from relaxation techniques, gentle exercise, acupuncture and some medications. Effective management of tension headaches is important to improve overall quality of life and prevent further chronic episodes.

Research published in this journal

2 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 2 articles above have been cited 1 time in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

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Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Migraine Management.

Journal editorial board
Jing Xiang · United States Frederick Freitag · United States Yohannes W. Woldeamanuel · United States

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