Research Topic · Peer-Reviewed

Tension Headaches

Tension headaches are a type of primary headache that involve a chronic aching sensation in the face, head, neck, and scalp. They are the most common type of headache, affecting up to three quarters of adults in the United States. Tension headaches are characterized by dull and continuous pain in the head, neck, and…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 3 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 9× across the literature 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

Tension headaches are a type of primary headache that involve a chronic aching sensation in the face, head, neck, and scalp. They are the most common type of headache, affecting up to three quarters of adults in the United States. Tension headaches are characterized by dull and continuous pain in the head, neck, and scalp. They can have varying intensity, frequency, and duration. In some cases, people experience tension headaches for days or weeks at a time. Tension headaches can also be accompanied by muscle aches, fatigue, and irritability. Treatment for tension headaches can include proper rest, stress reduction, avoiding pain triggers, and over-the-counter or prescription medications.

Research published in this journal

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

How this research is being cited

The 3 articles above have been cited 9 times 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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