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Tension headaches
Tension headaches are the most common cause of headaches. A pencil between the teeth helps against the dull, squeezing pain.
The skull growls and the head hurts - there it is again, this pounding and hammering on temple and forehead. Headaches can take your breath away. Especially when they occur unexpectedly and in unpleasant situations.
Headaches can have many causes. The most common cause: tension headache. A dull, oppressive pain that usually lasts only a few hours. In contrast to migraine, tension headache occurs on both sides. The reason: tension headaches are triggered by a tension in the neck, neck and shoulder muscles. But also stress, feverish infections and a muscular strain can lead to the pain in the head.
What helps against tension headaches
If the pounding and hammering gets worse, we quickly reach for the headache tablet. That does not have to be. A pencil between your teeth helps at least as well against tension headaches. Just put a pencil in your mouth and hold it with your teeth. Do not bite! This simple yet effective trick relaxes the cramped muscles and relieves the pain.
What else helps against headaches? A hair dryer, peppermint oil and these ten other home remedies for headaches.
