Wednesday, February 15, 2012

How Do I Get Rid of a Tension Headache?

I need a new pillow-- it happens just about every morning when I wake up. From right between my shoulder blades to midway up the back of my neck/head feels so tight. My husband tries to massage out the knots, but then they come back. I've tried Bayer Tension Headache Relief as well as ibuprophen, but the headache just comes back. And it seems to be related to my sinuses too. I'm having horrible allergies right now from all this stupid pollen. Other than buying a new pillow, any suggestions?

How Do I Get Rid of a Tension Headache?
I wonder if you don't have sinus headaches, as they feel like tension headaches too. Try a few things. Flip the mattress as it could be getting worn down. Try taking a sinus med. that you spray in your nose (like flonase). If it's a sinus headache, the pain will start to go away within a day or so. Lastly take a hot bath at night and a hot shower in the morning so the heat can ease away the pain. If this isn't possible get some of those little heating patches that you can buy. Stick it to the inside of your shirt and let it heat away the pain. Feel better soon.
Reply:You could try and allergy med like Zytec, it just came out onto store shelves but was previously available by prescription only. It's a little pricy but worth the lesser headaches and stuffies. Other than that, headache while sleeping can be caused but room temp. compared to the temp under your blankets try not to bundle up and at the same time have AC or a fan blasting on you to cold, this tricks the vessesls in and around your head causing constriction and headaches
Reply:i get them at work all the time. try these stretches

1. look forward and drop your chin down towards your chest. tilt your head to the right, bringing your ear towards your shoulder (keep shoulders relaxed). breathe deep and hold for 15-20 sec. repeat on the left side

2. look to the right as far as you can, drop your chin down. breathe and hold for 15-20 sec. reapeat on the left side
Reply:A chiropractor and a heated massage from a reputable therapist... also, get some lavender essential oil to help bring about some calm. Rub it into your neck and at the base of your skull.
Reply:massage your temples in a rotating manner for a count of 10 (lightly) keep repeating, and the headache will be gone.
Reply:It could be a sinus infection, otherwise just try and calm down, don't be such a tense person
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