Tension Headache

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    Marina Shkayeva

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    Last Updated: November 20, 2025

    Tension headaches are often described as a dull ache, pressure, or tightness on both sides of the head – starting from the forehead and continuing to the base of the skull. They are very common, and approximately 30-70% of people will experience at least one in their lifetimes.

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    3. Headaches - Yuan L, Pantila K, Niu XY, Zhang YX, Yang F, Zheng HEfficacy of psychological treatment for tension-type headache: a systematic review and meta-analysis.J Headache Pain.(2025 Nov 28)