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tension headache

tension headache A tension headache is a common primary headache that usually feels like a mild to moderate, dull, steady pressure spread across the head, scalp, or neck, often described as a tight band or vise.

A tension headache is a common primary headache that usually feels like a mild to moderate, dull, steady pressure spread across the head, scalp, or neck, often described as a tight band or vise. Its exact cause is unclear, although it has been linked with stress and muscle contraction.