It has been a long day, and you're tired and stressed. Your body is signaling its exhaustion to you in a very clear way: it feels like a clamp is tightening around the base of your skull and forehead, giving you that unwelcome but familiar pain of a tension headache. What now?
Many adults suffer from tension headaches; in fact, at least 80% of American adults suffer from them on occasion. Tension headaches are a common issue, and can persist anywhere from a short 30 minutes to several days. Some individuals suffer from chronic or recurring tension headaches, often due to stress or poor sleeping habits. Tension Headaches are also caused by:
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Anxiety
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Bad posture
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Lack of rest
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Stress or depression
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Fatigue
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Hunger
Relief for Tension Headaches
For some people, a lifestyle change isn't in the cards to reduce the frequency, duration, and severity of tension headaches. If you suffer from tension headaches, it's time to try out the soothing relief of massage.
A massage is one of the most effective and fast ways to relieve your tension headache pain, and delivers the one-two punch of releasing tension and reducing your stress. Regular massages could be exactly what you need to keep those pesky, painful headaches at bay and keep you more productive. Massage therapy can significantly reduce your overall stress and daily pain, making it a perfect choice for a busy individual.
If you're interested in trying out the benefits of massage therapy, contact us today to set an appointment. We can help you find the right kind of massage and package to get your healthy and wellbeing on track. There's no need to live in pain; we can help you reduce your stress and aches today.