🎧 What Causes Tension Headaches – And How to Get Real Relief

Tension headaches are one of the most common (and frustrating) types of headaches, affecting over 60% of Australians at some point in their lives. In this episode, we explore what really causes tension headaches—from muscle tightness and stress to poor posture and dehydration—and why simply popping a painkiller might not be enough.

Join us as we unpack:

The difference between episodic and chronic tension headaches

Common symptoms and triggers to watch for

Why posture, stress, and muscle health are at the core of this condition

Natural, hands-on treatment options like myotherapy and remedial massage

You'll also learn simple, effective self-care tips to help manage and prevent tension headaches—plus how personalised treatment at Motion Myotherapy in Northcote, Melbourne can help you break the cycle of recurring pain.

📍 Based in Melbourne? Visit Motion Myotherapy Northcote to book your session.

🎙️ Whether you're someone who battles frequent headaches or you're just curious about how your posture and stress levels may be affecting your health—this episode is packed with insights to help you take control.

💆‍♂️ Listen now and discover a more holistic approach to headache relief. 


Tension headaches are among the most common types of headaches, affecting millions of people across the globe. In Australia, more than 60% of individuals experience a tension-type headache at some point in their lives—with many enduring recurring or chronic episodes that disrupt daily life.


Often triggered by stress, poor posture, or muscle tension, these headaches can be stubborn and uncomfortable. While over-the-counter medications may offer short-term relief, they don’t tackle the root causes. That’s where physical therapy like myotherapy and remedial massage, a treatment focused on muscle health, comes into play.


What Are Tension Headaches?
Tension headaches typically feel like a dull, aching pressure around the head—often compared to wearing a tight band around your skull. The pain can range from mild to moderate and last anywhere from 30 minutes to several days.


Types of Tension Headaches
- Episodic: Occur fewer than 15 days per month.  

- Chronic: Occur 15 or more days per month for at least three months.


Chronic tension headaches can severely impact concentration, productivity, and overall well-being.


What Causes Tension Headaches?
Several common factors can contribute to the development or worsening of tension headaches, including:


- Muscle tension in the neck, shoulders, and scalp  

- Emotional or physical stress  

- Poor posture, especially from prolonged sitting  - Sleep disturbances or insufficient rest  

- Dehydration

- Caffeine withdrawal


Understanding your personal triggers is a key step toward prevention and long-term relief.


Recognising the Symptoms
Tension headaches often come with:

- A dull, persistent ache around the head  

- A sensation of tightness across the forehead or back of the head  

- Tenderness in the neck, shoulders, and scalp  

- Fatigue or low energy  

- Difficulty concentrating  


Unlike migraines, tension headaches usually don’t involve nausea, vomiting, or heightened sensitivity to light and sound.


Bulldog lying down with a green hot water bottle on its head, findin relief from a tension headache

Relief from tension headache
Conventional Treatments for Tension Headaches
Many people turn to conventional treatment methods, including:


- Pain relievers: Ibuprofen, paracetamol, or aspirin  

- Stress management: Yoga, meditation, breathing exercises  

- Physical therapy: Postural correction and muscle-strengthening exercises  

- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT): To manage anxiety or emotional stress  


While these options can ease symptoms, they may not resolve the muscular and biomechanical causes behind recurring headaches.






Relieve the Pressure: How Myotherapy Can Help with Tension Headaches

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