At Home Care For Tension Headaches: Part 2 - At Home Treatment
In our last blog, we looked at some of the main causes and symptoms of tension headaches. In this blog, we will be looking into at home care you can provide yourself to relieve the symptoms of your tension headaches. As always, please consult with your primary care provider prior to any type of treatment. Treatment of Tension Headache Massage therapy is highly recommended in the event of a tension headache. Even if you are able to decrease the headache with at home treatment, there may be underlying fascial restrictions that could lead to a repeat episode. Massage therapy can help to decrease a recurrence. If this is an avenue you would like to pursue, please contact a licensed massage therapist near you. First, if you are experiencing a tension headache, start diaphragmatic breathing to assist with getting proper oxygen flow to the area. Pre-treat the area with heat. You can use a flax seed pillow , heating pad , or soak in a warm bath. Heat can be applied for 5-15 minutes