Tension headaches are those that start with a pain in the back of your head and upper neck and act like a band that tightens and causes pressure. Some describe them as like having a vise-grip around their head that tightens. The pain is usually NOT disabling and typically affects both sides of the head....

We all have them and we do not always understand why we get headaches or how to prevent them. We have questions about headaches and hopefully this article will answer some of your more burning questions about headaches. What are headaches? Headaches are pain experienced in the head, which can be mild...

There are many causes for headache and migraine pain. Usually they are common problems that nearly every adult will experience. Sometimes a headache or migraine may signal a more serious condition and a doctor should be treating the patient. Four causes of serious headache pain are: 1. Allergies 2. Neuralgia 3....

Children often experience headaches but as parents and guardians it is often hard to diagnose. Researchers report that between four and ten percent of children have migraine headaches. Many adult headache sufferers report they experienced headaches in early childhood. Most of them report having headaches...

The wonders of technology give us many useful items including the cell phone. The cell phone is the one item that most people feel they cannot do without. Some are using it as their primary phone line and makes keeping in touch easier. Cell phones may be a lifesaver in case of an emergency. Cell phones...

Oh no, there is that headache pain again! To combat the pain, you will need to discover what headache you have. Headaches may be a symptom of a major disease or condition and your doctor will want to rule out those possibilities before discussing methods of treatments. Your treatment will be decided...

Sinusitis’ most often reported symptom is a headache. Many patients who fly regularly experience frequent sinus headaches. Most persist with pain around the left side of the face and around the sinus areas. Sinus drainage and inflammation can cause pain in the cheeks, around the eyes, and across...

Did you know that people go for medical treatment for headaches more than for any other reason? Almost everyone will have a headache at least once. Most headaches occur for no obvious reason at all. Some may occur because of an underlying and undiagnosed medical problem. This can include a tumor, or...

If you experience a piercing pain in your head during orgasm you may be having a sex headache. One in 100 people may experience a headache during the sexual act at some point in their lifetime. Males are more likely to experience sex headaches than females. Typically sex headaches are not worrisome but...

If headaches are a regular problem, there are methods of preventing them. Patients have reported success in natural, homeopathic products, relaxation techniques, and aromatherapy. Aromatherapy may sound a little “out there” but think of how our brain works with the sense of smell. It is logical...

A child younger than ten can experience a headache. Many adults that suffer from recurring headaches or migraine report they began having them before the age of 10. If your child tells you that he or she has a headache and the complaint should not be dismissed. But what if your child does not tell you...

Why is it important to know what type of headache you have? When you know what type of headache you have it is easier to focus on the cause of the headache so that you can feel better faster and also so that you can prevent getting another headache in the future or at least minimize the amount of headaches...

Many adults are relying on natural and herbal methods to treat their headaches. Of course, before you try to treat it on your own, you should consult your doctor to insure your headaches are not caused by a more serious condition. Many natural methods of treating headaches have been passed down from...

Headaches occur to most everyone and can vary from mild to severe. They can occur on different parts of the head, or neck. Primary headaches include tension, cluster and migraine. Secondary headaches are those that the problem IS the headache. If you have severe or lasting headache pain than you need...

When you experience a head injury one of the possible symptoms you may have is a headache. The headache may persist for months or years afterwards, even with a mild head trauma. The frequency and the severity of the headache should diminish over time. Most posttraumatic headaches disappear entirely after...