You're feeling a steady, dull pressure across your forehead or the sides of your head, like a tight band that builds through the day. It's the most common headache type, usually linked to muscle tension in your neck and scalp, and it's not serious.
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Paracetamol or ibuprofen as first-line pain relief for tension headaches.
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Tension headaches originate in tight neck and shoulder muscles. Gentle stretching releases the muscle tension that triggers the pain.
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