{"id":9794,"date":"2018-08-20T16:08:21","date_gmt":"2018-08-20T20:08:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/netpacestudios.com\/mma\/?p=5371"},"modified":"2018-08-20T16:08:21","modified_gmt":"2018-08-20T20:08:21","slug":"tension-headaches-how-to-handle-them","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/netpacestudios.com\/mma\/tension-headaches-how-to-handle-them\/","title":{"rendered":"Tension Headaches: How to Handle Them"},"content":{"rendered":"

Of the four distinct types of headaches — tension, migraine, sinus and cluster — the tension type is the most common. Of course, stress is a natural reaction to stimuli and can keep us safe from danger. Yet an excessive amount of stress can lead to tension headaches. That\u2019s why learning how to handle emotional and physical stress can help reduce the severity and frequency of tension headaches.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re concerned about your headaches, contact us<\/a><\/strong> — and read on, for some helpful tips about coping with tension headaches.<\/span><\/p>\n

How the Body Reacts to Stress<\/span><\/h2>\n

When the \u201cfight or flight\u201d response is triggered, our bodies become flooded with protective hormones like adrenaline, which leads to a chain reaction of neck and scalp muscles contracting. These physical reactions often result in either tension or migraine headaches. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Muscular overuse is another factor that leads to tension headaches. Holding your neck or shoulder joints in an unnatural position for too long causes supporting muscles to go into spasm. In turn, the muscles compress the adjoining nerves, sending pain impulses to your brain that result in headaches and sometimes a sore neck.<\/span><\/p>\n

Working at a computer, bending over a work table or holding a phone to your ear for prolonged periods are all frequent causes of tension headaches from physical sources.<\/span><\/p>\n

Additional Causes<\/span><\/h2>\n

Along with muscle-bunching activities like desk work, here are a few other factors associated with tension headaches:<\/span><\/p>\n