I have dealt with tension headaches for many, many years. As long as I can remember, actually. I am just one of those types of people who tend to carry a lot of their stress and tension in the neck and shoulder area, which is very common. After
being put on different pain relievers and medications by countless doctors, I have come to find that a few tips will alleviate the stress and tightness in your shoulders and neck without having to load up on pills. Actually, I have also learned that medications that you may take for your headaches, can actually start to be the very cause for your headaches.If you take a lot of over the counter pain relievers like Ibuprofen or Acetaminophen, they can cause what is called a rebound headache if you don’t keep taking them. Your body actually gets used to having that medication, and if you miss a dose, a headache will start. If this is the case for you, then you will have to break yourself of this habit before the following tips will help you. You may have to go through a few days of headaches but the goal is to get your body back to it’s normal state with no medications in your system. Once you are not dependent on over the counter medications daily, then try some of the following steps.StretchingI have learned from numerous chiropractors and doctors that regular stretching can do wonders for people who suffer from tension headaches. Try to do these stretches in the morning when you wake up, and again at night before you go to bed. Also, do them during the day if you feel tension building in your neck and shoulders. The idea behind this regular stretching is to get the muscles to be more loose on a regular basis so they don’t tighten up as quickly and cause a headache. You will have to stick to this and do it regularly so your body can get used to it and adjust. It’s just like working out. You have to stick with it to see results, and though they won’t happen immediately, the outcome will be worth it. Stretch 1
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