Lifestyle
Neck & Shoulder Stretching
for Tension Headache
Gentle stretches targeting the suboccipital and upper trapezius muscles can relieve the muscle tension that directly causes tension-type headaches.
How it works
Stretching reduces muscle hypertonicity and improves local circulation, breaking the pain-spasm-pain cycle.
What to watch for
Avoid aggressive stretching during acute pain. Slow, sustained holds of 20–30 seconds are more effective than bouncing movements.
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