Tension Headache

Tension headaches are the most common type of headaches. The The pain is felt in the head but often is caused by tight muscle groups face, jaw, neck, or shoulders. These headaches account for over 80% of all headaches and they affect arround 2% of the population.

For many people Tension Headaches are infrequent if painful. However some people develop chronic headaches that greatly affects their life. Generally tension headaches last a few hours althrough it is possible for them to last for days.

The pain that results from tension headaches sometimes respond to pain killers, however this is treating the pain without solving the underlying problem.

Common causes of tension headaches are Stress both mental and physical, lack of sleep and eyestrain

Biofeedback can be used to decrease the frequency and pain level.
Emg Biofeedback can be used to locate tense muscles that are causing the problem, and once locate the person can train to relax the muscles.

General relaxation using either Skin Temperature or Skin Conductance will help to lower the muscle tension as well.