HeadachesMore than 17 million Americans suffer from the debilitating pain of chronic headaches, according to the National Headache Foundation. In addition, approximately 28 million people suffer from migraines. Headaches are classified into 12 categories, but the most common forms of headaches are stress or tension headaches. During a tension headache, pain is most often located near the forehead and/or the back of the head. As a result of contracting muscles, a tension headache often causes constricting pressure pain. Migraines are more intense headaches frequently accompanied with nausea and vomiting, as well as light sensitivity and blurred vision. Migraines give off a throbbing, pulsating pain usually found in the forehead or temple that can occur on one or both sides of the head. Treatment Options:
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