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Tips to relieve tension headaches

VnExpressVnExpress15/03/2024


Massage, herbal baths, adequate sleep, walking, and swimming can help prevent and reduce headaches caused by stress.

Tension headaches, also known as muscle tension headaches, are common and occur in people who are often stressed.

Master, Doctor, CKII Pham Ngoc Danh Khoa, Department of Neurology , Center for Neuroscience, Tam Anh General Hospital, Ho Chi Minh City, said that the disease is not dangerous and can heal on its own, but frequent or severe pain affects the patient's quality of life.

People with tension headaches can reduce stress and pain with some of the tips below.

Relaxing by resting in darkness, quiet, meditating, practicing yoga, deep breathing, helps reduce stress and prevent headaches.

Massage helps relax muscles and relieve headaches. When massaging, focus on areas that feel tense and sore, such as the neck, shoulders, back, etc.

Rest and get enough sleep: Patients should take advantage of rest, sleep 7-8 hours a day and avoid staying up too late leading to lack of sleep, stress and headaches.

Regular physical activity such as walking, cycling, and swimming is not only beneficial for overall health but also reduces stress and improves tension headaches.

Bathing or soaking your feet in hot, herbal water helps relax your muscles and relieve headaches. This therapy helps your body feel refreshed mentally, improves blood circulation, and prevents many other diseases.

Avoid stress-causing agents and headaches such as stimulants, alcohol, beer, coffee and foods that can cause irritation such as foods high in salt, fat, grease, and processed foods.

Eating scientifically helps reduce inflammation, improve overall health, thereby avoiding the risk of headaches caused by stress. Everyone needs to eat a lot of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.

Fruits are rich in vitamins and minerals that are good for health. Photo: Anh Chi

Fruits are rich in vitamins and minerals that are good for health. Photo: Anh Chi

Some natural essences such as blueberry and ginkgo biloba help increase blood flow to the brain, improve nerve connections, and reduce headaches and insomnia.

Dr. Danh Khoa said that reducing stress is most important for patients because it is the main cause. Patients need to self-regulate and solve problems in life and work that cause stress for themselves.

Unusual headaches can be a sign of dangerous diseases such as cerebral anemia, high blood pressure, brain tumors, meningitis... Patients need to go to a hospital with a neurology department for examination, screening and early treatment.

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