Headaches inflict their misery in a variety of ways, from a dull, steady ache to a blinding, throbbing pain. Nearly everyone has them at least occasionally, but an unfortunate few experience near-constant head pain.
With the amount of stress, pressure and tension in the everyday life of a Nigerian especially if you live in Kano, tension headaches are quite common.
A tension headache can put a damper on your day. This kind of headache usually develops in the afternoon, causing mild or moderate pain that may feel like dull tightness or a band of pressure. Tension headaches occur when neck, shoulder, and scalp muscles become tense. Some people experience tension headaches from time to time; others get them more often. While this type of headache is rarely debilitating, it can certainly make life miserable.
If you have frequent tension headaches (more often than once or twice a week), here are some strategies that can help you prevent them:
Pay attention to the basics. Get enough sleep, don't skip meals, and be sure to pace yourself to avoid stress and fatigue.
Relaxation techniques. Physical therapies can help stave off tension headaches, as long as you practice these techniques regularly. They include applying a heating pad/warm towel to your neck and shoulders to relax the muscles. Exercising these muscles also helps by strengthening and stretching them.
Medical approaches. Some people with tension headaches have very sensitive areas, known as trigger points, at the back of the neck or in the shoulders. Injecting a local anesthetic into these areas may eliminate the pain and prevent the headache from occurring again. There are also a number of medications that can help keep tension headaches at bay. If non-drug therapies aren't giving you the relief you need, talk with your doctor about the medication options that might be right for you.
Dr Dileem
The Likita Bokanturai
Kano Nigeria
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