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Tension headaches are often the result of tension held in the muscles and fascia held across the scalp, neck and often into the shoulders and upper back.

Exercises that will help would be gentle stretching to those areas, massage, and yoga.

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There are many different treatments for tension headaches, which respond well to both medication and massage. If these headaches become chronic, however, they are best treated by identifying the source of tension and stress.

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It depends on the type of headache since there are many causes. If it is a tension headache that is related to muscle tension, then yes, massage to the affected muscles is indicated.


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Can sweet potato calm a tension headache?

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