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7 Symptoms of a Stress Headache

Riding a bike is easy and fun once you learn how to do it. Do you remember when you learned to ride a bike? Once you practiced and acquired the necessary skills, you then became a lifelong bike rider or cyclist.
Just like learning to ride a bike, learning what causes the symptoms of a stress headache can help you to avoid the symptoms and enjoy less headaches.

There are 3 common type of headaches Migraines, Tension or Stress, and a Sugar Headache caused by low blood sugar.

Stress or tension headaches are the most common type. They usually start when you are under stress or in a stressful situation. The timing that a tension headache lasts can differ greatly. Tension headaches can last for a short time (30 minutes) or continue on for several days. If the stress you are under stays intense or does not subside, the stress headache can keep repeating and re-occurring. Anxiety is also a trigger for tension headaches. Oftentimes, tight neck or shoulder muscles can cause a headache to appear.

Symptoms of a Stress Headache:

* Pain that feels dull
* Pain can feel sharper at the center
* Constant pressure
* Location of the headache usually is on both sides of the temples
* Aching feeling on the back of the neck and top of the shoulders
* Symptoms get worse if left untreated
* Some experience a brain fog and have trouble concentrating

How often do you suffer from stress headaches? Stress headaches are common to experience from time to time. Suffering from them and having symptoms of a stress headache more than once a week, could mean its time to action and get away from the torment.

How to treat symptoms of a stress headache:

* Taking an over the counter pain reliever can be helpful
* Drinking enough fluids (mostly water) can aid in subsiding the headache
* Using relaxation and breathing techniques can calm the tension
* Massaging the back of the neck, temples, and base of head will help relieve tightness and loosen the muscles.
* Lying down and taking a little rest is beneficial to easing the throbbing pain

These techniques may only help to ease the pain for a while. Try managing your stress levels. Lowering the levels of your stress will greatly diminish the amount of tension headaches you endure. Relaxation techniques like breathing, meditating, and getting a massage, will help in managing your stress and anxiety.

Shari Carter 

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