tension headache
nounDefinition of tension headache
: bilateral headache marked by mild to moderate pain of variable duration that typically is accompanied by contraction of the neck and scalp muscles
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According to a 2014 German study, every 10 point increase on the stress scale translated to 6% more tension headaches and 4.3% more migraines per month. — Allison Young, Good Housekeeping, "8 Best Essential Oils For Headaches And How To Use Them," 30 Oct. 2017 There was high blood pressure, sleep apnea, tension headaches, constant upset stomach and chronic back pain. — Ryan Bergeron, CNN, "Wall Street worker trades in finance job to write young adult fiction," 15 June 2018 Migraines are often more disabling than tension headaches and typically last longer, from a number of hours to a matter of days. — Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Understanding your headache," 20 Feb. 2018 In addition to breathing quality, this stretch helps relieve tension headaches caused by an achy neck and stiff shoulders, as well as bolstering underworked muscles around the scapula. — Philly.com, "3 exercises for beating the afternoon slump," 24 Apr. 2018 But tension headaches can be mild for some people and severe for others. — Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Understanding your headache," 20 Feb. 2018 Experts believe that chronic stress leads to physiological changes that exacerbate or give rise to many common maladies, including anxiety, depression, high blood pressure, digestive issues, insomnia and tension headaches. — Claire Altschuler, chicagotribune.com, "How to meditate when you can’t sit still," 19 Sep. 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'tension headache.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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