Headache (tension)
Synopsis of Headache (tension)
Tension headaches are the most common type of primary headache, often described as a dull, aching pain or a tight band of pressure around the forehead, temples, or back of the head and neck. They are typically bilateral (affecting both sides) and may last from 30 minutes to several hours or longer. Unlike migraines, tension headaches do not usually involve nausea, vomiting, or visual disturbances.
These headaches result from muscle tension, poor posture, or stress-related muscle contractions in the scalp, neck, or shoulders. Emotional strain, eye strain, sleep deprivation, or jaw clenching (bruxism) can also contribute.
Tension headaches are categorized as:
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Episodic: Fewer than 15 headache days per month
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Chronic: 15 or more headache days per month for 3+ months
When to see a doctor:
If headaches occur frequently, are worsening, interfere with daily life, or change in pattern, consult a healthcare provider to rule out other conditions and identify triggers.
Natural remedies for Headache (tension)
Neck and Shoulder Stretching: Helps relieve muscle tension.
Apply Heat: Warm compresses on the neck or shoulders can relax tight muscles.
Take Screen Breaks: Reduces eye strain and improves posture.
Stress Management Techniques: Use meditation, deep breathing, or gentle yoga to calm the nervous system.
Sleep and Hydration: Prioritize both to prevent recurrence and support overall tension release.
Ingredients
These raw ingredients are often used in alternative medicine to treat Headache (tension)
activated charcoal
alpha-pinene
ashwagandha
waterhyssop
bamboo
berry flavor
beta-pinene
bio ecolian (proprietary)
black cumin
Indian frankincense
chamomile
cucumber
turmeric
turmeric
ethanol
feverfew
flavonols
ginger
greek mountain tea
greens blend (proprietary)
horseradish
kudzu
l-glutamine
lavender
lemon
licorice root
magnesium
moringa
omega-3 fatty acids
oregon grape
parsley
passionflower
passionflower
peppermint oil
plum fruit
riboflavin (vitamin B2)
rutin
sage
schizonepeta
triphala
vitamin B6
vitamin D
seaweed
watermelon
zinc
chickweed
tangerine
Indian bael
alpinia galangal
ferula assafoetida
commiphora
blackboard tree
peony
lingusticum wallichii
morus
chrysanthemum
fern
wintergreen
menthol oil
aster root
algae
cayenne pepper
3-acetyl-11-keto-beta-boswellic acid
Angelica archanglica
Avens
Asoka
Alkylamide (unspecified)
Asafetida
Aerva Lanta
Agastache
Angel's Trumpet
Artemisia Herba-Alba
Aliphatic alcohol
Ankaflavin
Aga
Angelica
Allicin
Asarum heterotropoides
Asoka Tree
Albizia
Antirrhinin
Arsenic
Activated Charcoal
Aconite
Albizia (unspecified)
Aerva lanata
Anemone
Active Amines
Axocopaque
anthocyanidins
African Basil
Allyl Sulfide
Alpha-pinene
Arecoline Hydrobromide
Aromatic acid (unspecified)
Acetylsalicylic acid
Amino Acid Blend/Complex
Ananain
Asian Plantain
Argan nut oil
Ant
Amor seco
Arani
Aster (unspecified)
Atlantic Cedar
Australian Sandalwood
Atractylone
Belladonna
Black Seed
Bentonite
Baker's Yeast
Belleric myrobalan
Blue Flag
Bengal Fig
Blackthorn
Broussonetia
Boswellia serrata
Balsam
Bayleaf
Betel
Butea monosperma
Blend (Vitamin)
Billygoat plum
Blue-Green Algae
Beta-pinene
Brine
Bael
Black Tea
Bergamot Oil
Bioflavonoids (mixture)
Birch (unspecified)
Boswellia
Blue Wiss
Blue-Green Algae
Baccharoides anthelmintica
Bear Garlic
Black willow
Bicarbonate (mixed)
Blend (Fatty Acid or Fat/Oil Supplement)
Bioflavonoids
Beadlets
black salt
Black Seed Oil
Berries (unspecified)
Bombax
Borassus Palm
Borassus aethiopum
Birch
banana
Bruteridine
Bovine (not specified)
Black Pepper
Black Mustard
Bassia scoparia
Black Hellebore
Balsam pear
Borneol
cucumber
Camellia sinensis
Cyperus (unspecified)
Chinese Silkvine
Cinnamomum tamala
Cannabis
Clerodendrum trichotomum
Cucurbita moschata
Colloid
caffeoylquinic acids
Common Plantain
Cinquefoil
Citron
Carry Me Seed
Cannabinol
Cajuput
Camphor
Chokecherry
Castor
Calcium
Coca
Calcium
Centidepa (unspecified)
Campylandra fimbriata
Colombo
California Peony
Cayenne
Centipeda
Chinese peony
Chrysanthemum (unspecified)
Chamomile (not specified)
coconut oil
Cannabidiol
Caffeine
Chymotrypsin
Citrus nobilis
Chamomile (Matricaria recutita)
Cynanchum otophyllum
Chinese Pine
Corydalis
Ceylon Ginger
Chamomile (unspecified)
Citrus oil
Cystine
Carthamus
citrus spp.
cola nut
Clerodendrum indicum
Caratuberside
Chondrus
Dianthus
DIVI-DIVI
Diatomaceous Earth
Dodeca-2E, 4E-Dienoic Acid Isobutylamide
Dendroxine
Diclofenac
Dragonhead
Dogwood (unspecified)
Diterpenes
Dwarf Bilberry
Dichrostachys glomerata
Dendramine
Dodeca-2E, 4E, 8Z, 10Z/Etetraenoic Acid Isobutylamide
Enzyme (unspecified)
Erodium cicutarium
Evodia
Ester derivatives (unspecified)
European Vervain
Elephant's Head
Esein
Elastase
Flueggea?suffruticosa
Fuchsia
Flosin B
Fernbush
Fern
Flavoglycosides
Flavor (Natural & Artificial)
Fish
Flavonones
Fructo-Oligosaccharides
Fritillary (unspecified)
Fish (including shell)
Flavonones (unspecified)
Gelcap
Gastrodia
Ground Ivy
Gallbladder
Gnaphalium
Glycoside
German Chamomile
gum (unspecified)
Green Tea
Gardenia jasminoides
Galangal
Ginger phenols (unspecified)
Hedychium Spicatum
Horn
Halitum
Houttynia
Holy Basil Herb
Himalayan Fir
Honey
Hellebore (unspecified)
Holy Basil
Henna
Hemp Agrimony
Herb Robert
Hempnettle
Himalaya Berry
Horsemint
Indian Frankincense
Indigo pulchra
Indian Coraltree
Iris
Indian Chrysanthemum
Indian Fagonia
Japanese Apricot
Javanese Turmeric
Japanese Mint
Kratom
L-Tryptophan
Lindera aggregata
Ledebouriella (unspecified)
Lesser speargrass
Litsea
Linden
Licorice (various)
Ligustilides
Luo San
Lotus
Lavender
Lavandula (unspecified)
Labrador Tea
Large-Leaved Linden
Lily
Luo Han Guo
Loranthus
Linalool
Lactobacillus (unspepcified)
Mentha haplocalyx
Masson Pine
Mum
Missouri Snakeroot
Mountain Pepper
Mustard
Myrcene
mineral (unspecified)
Mineral Water
Mallow
Magnesium Malate
Magnesium ascorbate
Myrtle
Malt (Barley)
Morinda
Mandarin
Moroccan oregano
Magnesium ascorbate
Melatonin
Magnesiium
Magnesium Salicylate
Molluscs
Malva sylvestris
Mexican oregano
Mountain mahogany
Myrrh
Matapalo Tree
Methylxanthine (unspecified)
Mangostin
Momordica (unspecified)
Magnesium
Magnesium tartrate
Morning Glory
Montmorillonite
Meadowsweet
Magnesium Citrate
Macaranga indica
Notopterygium
Niacinamide ascorbate
Neoandrographolides
Nardostachys
Nymphaea nouchali
Natural flavor(s)
Niacin (Vitamin B3)
Nimbidin
Noni fiber
Oligomeric proanthocyanidins
Oligosaccharide
Osha
Orange essential oil
Onosma bracteatum
Osmanthus
Organic Greens
Oryza Sativa
Oriental Ginseng
Peppermint leaf
phenyl alkyl ketones
Purple willow
Plantain (unspecified)
Premna
Palmyra
Piper chaba
Peppermint essence
perilla
Pulsatilla
Pluchea
Procaine
Potato
Phthalide
Proteolytic Enzymes (Proteases)
Piper nigrum
Prickly Ash (Unspecified)
Pineapple
Pimpinella
Paeoniflorin
Poppy
Pyridoxine alpha-ketoglutarate
Pycnogenol
Pine (unspecified)
Peony (unspecified)
Plectranthus amboinicus
Palmitoylethanolamide (PEA)
Phenols (unspecified)
Polyphenols (mixed)
Polyphenols (npt specified)
Phodymprhenia pertusa
Quercetin
Quisqualis
Rue
Red-Rooted Sage
Riboflavin (B2)
Rosemary antioxidant S-32
Radish
Rosmarinic Acid
Rubiaceae (unspecified)
Riboflavin
Sophora (unspecified)
Spanish Needle
Salicylate (unspecified)
Shark Liver Oil
Self-Heal
Sweet Annie
Salvia (unspecified)
Sensitive Plant
Stabilizers
Spanish Oregano
Saccharomyces cerevisiae peptides
Sage-leaf alangium
sage oil
Sagebrush
Spantholobus
Sesquiterpene
Sesame Oil
Sphaeranthus indicus
Squash (unspecified)
Sandalwood
Spanish Thyme
Sage
Semecarpus anacardium
Stereospermum
Sweet Bay
Storax
Servicetree
Sedanenolide
Thyme
Theobromine
Tree Turmeric
Taraxacin
Tree Peony
Taraxacum mongolicum
Tea Polyphenol
Tamarind
Thymus satureioides
Thiosulfinate
Teri Pod
Vervain
Vitamin B2 (riboflavin selenite)
Vitamin B6 (pyridoxal 5 phosphate)
Vitamin B3 (Niacinamide)
Vitamin B6 (Mixed)
Varuna
Vitamin B6
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine HCl)
Vitamin B6 (pyridoxal 5-phosphate)
Vitamin B6 (unspecified)
Vitricin
Willow (unspecified)
Water Lily (unspecified)
White thyme
White Peony
Wax
Water Pepper
Western Mugwort
Willow
Wild Thyme
Wild Lettuce
Wood Betony
Wool
Willow Bark
Winter Begonia
Winter Savory
Yerba buena
Yogurt
Zingerone
