Topic Overview
The most common triggers for
are physical and emotional
stress.
Sometimes stress is caused by
conditions such as
and
. If you think you may have anxiety or
depression, talk with your doctor. If you treat these
conditions, you may get tension headaches less
often.
If you have tension headaches, ask yourself
if you are:
- Having conflicts within your family or at work or
school.
- Not getting enough sleep or
relaxation.
Other possible tension headache triggers include:
- Eyestrain from working at a
computer.
- Neck strain from poor posture, your work
environment, or injury.
- Strain in the chewing muscles of
your jaw. This can happen if you grind or
clench your teeth.