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Drysdale Osteopathy • Tension Headaches

Tension headaches account for 90% of headaches.

Drysdale Osteopathy, Osteopathy, Tension Headache, Muscle Spasm The causes of Tension Headaches include:

Stress, usually at he end of a working day
Poor sleep
Poor posture and uncomfortable working positions
Irregular eating patterns and skipped meals
Eyestrain
Caffeine withdrawal
Dehydration

The majority of tension headaches are caused by resulting muscle spasm and osteopathic treatment can usually ease the symptoms.

When the underlying cause is identified, such as trigger points, neck problems or irregular eating patterns, tension headaches should become a thing of the past.