Introduction
Tension headaches are the most common type of headaches among adults resulting from over work and emotional or psychological stress. Hence they are commonly referred to as stress headaches. It is of a mild character and usually described by most as a feeling of tight band around the head.

Homeopathy takes in account both physical and mental setup of an individual. Hence Homeopathic remedies can be of great help.

Causes

• Cause is unknown.
• Now, it is thought to be from changes in brain chemicals

Risk Factors

• Anxiety
• Emotional or mental stress, including depression
• Fatigue
• Inadequate rest
• Poor posture
• Hunger
• Overexertion

Symptoms

• Mild to moderate pain or pressure affecting the front, top or sides of the head
• Pain is of a dull aching type
• Sensation is of a tight band feeling on the forehead or sides of the head
• Headache occurring later in the day
• Difficulty falling asleep and staying asleep
• Chronic fatigue
• Irritability
• Disturbed concentration
• Mild sensitivity to light or noise
• General muscle aching
• A tension headache may appear periodically (less than 15 days per month) or daily (chronic, more than 15 days per month).
• Chronic tension headaches may vary in intensity throughout the day, but the pain is almost always present.

When to see a doctor?

• Severe headache disrupting life
• Headache with fever, stiff neck, mental confusion, double vision, fainting.
• If headache is worse after an injury
• Long-lasting headache that is often caused by coughing, movement or exertion.

Diagnosis
Diagnosis is based on history of symptoms, examination and findings if any.


Dos and Don’ts

• Prevent risk/triggering factors which make the headache worse
• Avoid bad postures
• Do not strain the eyes
• Regularize eating and sleeping habits

Tension Headache and Role of Homeopathy
We, at Basil wellness treat ‘Tension Headache’ effectively by “Constitutional treatment”.
A Homeopath treats the person after taking into account the Mental, Emotional and Physical make-up of a person. This is known as ‘Constitutional treatment’. Constitutional treatment significantly reduces intensity and duration of various symptoms like pain etc as the illness is treated from its roots and a healthy balance is restored in the person. Regular homeopathic treatment ensures immediate relief without any relapse in most of the cases.

Hence the patient can now concentrate on his daily activities effectively as before. Research indicates that tension headaches can be effectively treated by Homeopathic method of treatment.

Homeopathy is a form of treatment based on the law of similars i.e. like cures like. Homeopathic medicines have tremendous scope in treating tension headaches. They effectively reduce the frequency and duration of attacks. Regular treatment ensures improvement in the general health of the patient. This in turn helps the person to live a healthy life.

Homeopathy offers holistic treatment for various diseases due to which it is gaining immense popularity in India and abroad. It offers gentle and effective relief in acute as well as chronic diseases like tension headache.
Homeopathic medicines are completely side-effect free and are not habit-forming. They can be taken by children, adults and even by pregnant women. They must be taken only after consultation from a Homeopathic practitioner.