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Tension Headaches in Men --- Causes and Cures Related Links Ice Cream Headaches - Causes and Prevention Tips Blocked Sinus -Causes and Cures Top 7 Natural Cleanses for Your Brain "Man on Fire" Syndrome Is Caused by Diabetes Can I Workout with High Blood Pressure? High Blood Pressure and Viagra -A Safe Combo? Men with High Blood Pressure -Top 7 Signs 10 Superfoods for Men's Health Top 9 Foods Men Should Not Eat Why Young Guys Have Heart Attacks How Extreme Exercise Can Hurt Your Heart Foods That Strengthen Erectile Performance Does Beer Affect Erections?-New Report Blood Pressure-What It Means Foods That Reduce Blood Pressure Penis Shaving Bumps-Home Remedies Better Tasting Sperm Get Lean Diet for Men What to Eat if You Have Prostate Cancer Last updated August 20, 2017, originally published September 9, 2015 By Joseph Strongoli, Featured Columnist A dull throbbing murmurs at the back of your head. The sensation creeps forward, each incremental advance constricting your cranium tighter, like a vise grip. Aching waves radiate behind your eyes. It’s been a long day. And it’s about to get even longer; a tension headache is gathering force, like storm clouds brewing on the horizon. Tension headaches, also known as "tension-type headaches" or "muscle contraction headaches", are the most common type of headaches: they account for nearly 90% of all headaches. They are often referred to as primary headaches, meaning they are not caused by an underlying condition. Other primary headaches include cluster headaches and migraines. The exact cause of tension headaches isn’t clear. For a long time, researchers believed that they were caused by tightening of the muscles in your back, shoulders, neck, scalp and jaw. But new tests that measure muscle tension show that the muscles of people experiencing tension headaches aren’t always tighter. New theories suggest that tension headaches are caused by fluctuations in neurotransmitters, such as serotonin, in the brain. Tight muscles may help trigger changes in brain chemicals, or muscle tightness may be a result of changing levels in neurotransmitters. Research is still inconclusive. What is clear however, is the massive headache that tension headaches present to us. Tension headaches affect about 1.4 billion people, around 21% of the world population. In the US, up to 80% of the population suffers from occasional tension headaches. Most people with episodic tension headaches experience them no more than once or twice a month, while 3% of the population suffers from chronic daily tension headaches, and these daily bouts can last for more than 60-90 days. Women are twice as likely to suffer tension headaches as men. Even though tension headaches are considered benign in that they cause no lasting damage, they do in fact cause significant disability in their chronic form, and represent a burden on society at large. Tension-Type Triggers While the underlying causes of tension-type headaches are still in doubt, there are many well-known stimuli that trigger the onsent of tension headaches. These triggers include stress; depression; anxiety; maintaining your head in one position for long durations (like when using a computer, watching TV, or reading); sleeping in an awkward position; eye strain; drugs or alcohol; fatigue or overexertion; skipping meals; head or neck injury, including years after the injury; clenching your jaw or grinding your teeth (bruxism); medications, including to some headache meds which lead to rebound headaches; arthritis; hormonal changes; foods; allergies. If it seems like there are a lot of things that can trigger pain between the ears, its because there are. Take these 7 remedies into consideration to help you navigate the tension headache minefield out there today. 1. Peppermint Oil A 1996 study at the Christian-Albrechts University in Kiel, Germany found that rubbing peppermint oil on the forehead and temples at the onset of tension headaches reduced pain after 15 minutes, and continued to reduce pain over the next hour. The researchers found that a 10% peppermint oil solution had similar tension headache fighting power as 1,000 mg of acetaminophen. A 2016 study from Schmerzklinik Kiel, Heikendorfer Weg, also in Germany has confirmed the results of the 1996 study, that peppermint oil is significantly more effective than placebo in treating tension headaches. This study observed also that peppermint oil is as effective than either aspirin or paracetamol (Tylenol). 2. Tiger Balm Tiger Balm is an over the counter topical ointment used for muscle pain. It contains various oils including camphor, menthol, cassia oil, and clove oil. A 1996 study at Monash University in Australia found that applying Tiger Balm to the forehead relieved headache pain better than placebo and about as well as Tylenol. 3. Butterbur A 2005 study at the Center for Child Pain Therapy in Hamburg, Germany found that extract of butterbur, a perennial plant in the sunflower family, has powerful headache relief capabilities. 289 patients were treated with 50 to 150 mg of butterbur extract. 77% of all patients reported a reduction in the frequency of headaches of at least 50%. 91% of patients felt substantially or at least slightly improved after 4 months of treatment, and 90% reported improved well-being. Pretty outstanding results! 4. Feverfew Feverfew is a small bush plant with citrus-scented leaves and flowers reminiscent of daisies. It has long been used in traditional herbal medicine for treating headaches, fevers, arthritis, stomach aches, toothaches, and insect bites. A 2011 study at the L.M. College of Science and Technology in India backs up the folk medicine. The authors suggest a dosage of 100-300 mg up to 4 times daily in the prevention and treatment of headaches. Feverfew supplements are available fresh, freeze-dried, or dried and can be found in capsule, tablet, or liquid extract forms. 5. Acupuncture Acupuncturists treat tension headaches by examining the kidney and its associated meridians (energy pathways in the body), as well as liver and gallbladder meridians. A 1984 study published in the Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery, and Psychiatry treated 48 patients with chronic migraine and muscle tension headaches. A comparison was made between a prophylactic course of acupuncture and of medical treatment. In all, 24 of 41 patients improved on acupuncture, with the improvement being marked in 9; 9 of 36 patients improved on medical treatment, with the improvement being marked in three. Of the 29 patients who changed from one form of treatment to the other, a larger proportion preferred acupuncture to medical treatment. The authors also found that a beneficial response was more likely when the patient had local tender muscular points. 6. Chiropractic Several clinical trials indicate that spinal manipulation therapy may help treat tension headaches, especially ones that start in the neck. A 2013 report at the University of Maryland found a 50% reduction of headache severity after a single 10-minute spinal manipulation session. 7. Vitamin B2 Also known as riboflavin, this B group vitamin is a potent headache reliever. A 1998 study at the University of Liege in Belgium found that riboflavin reduced attack frequency and headache days by 59%. A 3 ounce serving of beef liver or lamb provides 100% of the daily recommended value of riboflavin. 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