Tension-Type Headaches

  • Tension-type headaches” are the most common form of head pain

  • Common symptoms include; dull aches, pressure, or a tight-band sensation around both sides of the head, lasting for 30 minutes to several days

  • Tension-type headaches are caused by increased tightness and sensitivity to pain in the muscles of the scalp, head and neck

  • There are no symptoms of nausea, vomiting, sensitivity to light or sound

  • At Fine Tuned Health and Performance, our chiropractor can perform a physical exam to determine if you are experiencing a tension headache

  • A customized treatment plan will be developed to relieve your tension headaches through precise neck adjustments, soft tissue therapy of the neck and head muscles, and our top registered massage therapist can provide extended soft tissue therapy to relieve the trigger points causing the headaches

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