How long do tension headaches last for?
Typically, tension induced headaches last for a few hours. Sometimes, however, even a good night’s sleep won’t make the headache go away. In some cases, tension headaches can keep occurring for months. Traditional treatments Rest, sleep, and relaxation are helpful in the reduction of tension headache symptoms, but not possible or practical solutions when pain strikes in the middle of work or recreation. In addition, once tension pain starts for many people, the slightest bit of exertion after a short resting period may quickly bring the headache back. The most common self-prescribed treatments for tension headaches is over the counter drugs – such as analgesics (usually aspirin), anti-histamines, eye drops or tranquilizers. Drugs are not only costly but are potentially habit-forming, and may have dangerous side effects for headache sufferers. To reduce the pain massage and acupressure have been used effectively to treat tension headaches for centuries. Massage does strengthen and tone
