This topic is about finding and avoiding triggers for tension headaches. For information on finding and avoiding triggers for migraine headaches, see Migraines: Finding and Avoiding Triggers.
You can have fewer
headaches—and less pain when you do get them—by finding out what things, or
triggers, bring on your headaches. You can try to avoid triggers to
prevent tension headaches. To prevent headaches:
- Use a
headache diary(What is a PDF document?) to find your triggers.
- Seek treatment if you have depression or
anxiety. They can lead to
- Sleep, exercise, and eat on a
- Practice good posture to reduce neck
- Reduce eyestrain from computers at work and at
- Don't clench your jaw.
Clenching can cause muscle tension in your face.
How do you find and avoid headache