We treat
Tension headache
Neurologist, PhD
Treatment that is right for you
Tension headache can be experienced in many different ways, depending on the individual, but it typically presents as a persistent, oppressive pain that is most often mild to moderate in intensity. Before you can begin treatment, it is important that we make your accurate diagnosis.
For frequent tension headaches, treatment may include:
- Lifestyle changes such as exercise
- Relaxation exercises and stress management
- Prescription drugs
The most important thing is that we work together to find the treatment that works best for you.
Learn more about, what tension headache is.
Get on course of treatment for your tension headache
In a treatment course for tension headaches, you will, in close dialogue with our headache specialists, be tailored to an individual treatment plan. You have free access to both consultations and free chat with your headache specialist, so you can always get the support and guidance you need throughout your course.
When your course of treatment is completed, we will make sure that you have the right tools and methods to manage your tension headaches in everyday life.
Read more about Hemis course of treatment.
Our experience with you living with tension headaches
With the many treatment options for tension headaches, we understand that finding the right treatment that works for you can be challenging. We'll help you with that.
We have more than 12 years of experience in treating headaches, and we know that tension headaches can vary greatly from person to person. We therefore specialise in tailoring treatment courses so that you can get relief as soon as possible. Whether you have episodic or chronic tension headaches, we work closely with you to find the best solution.
Read more about episodic and chronic tension headache here.
Different Types of Tension Headaches
Do you have doubts about the difference between episodic and chronic tension headache? Do you want to know when tension headaches become chronic and who is typically affected? Get answers to your questions here.
Relief through lifestyle changes
Some patients experience improvement through increased physical activity and targeted neck and shoulder exercises, while others need more rest and relaxation. Many also find relief through lifestyle changes. Regular exercise, relaxation exercises and stress management techniques can have a positive effect on both the frequency and intensity of headache attacks.
Gain insight into your tension headache
Tension headaches can be triggered by a sea of different factors, such as stress, muscle tension or poor sleep. To get a better overview of your seizures, it's important to map out what's affecting you. By using our app to track your headache attacks and keep a headache diary, you can gain valuable insight into your patterns and triggers.
Do you want free advice from our specialists?
Get Structure With Our Free Headache Calendar
Our headache calendar is a useful tool to help you record your seizures, medications and triggers. In our app, you can easily follow patterns such as sleep, stress and hormonal influences, giving both you and us a better opportunity to fine-tune treatment and prevent medication overuse.
