a dull, achy feeling on both sides of the head

a form of a muscular contraction headache

a headache caused by tense muscle s in your face, neck, or scalp

an example of a muscle contraction headache

an example of a non-vascular headache

a type of headache due to prolonged over work, emotional strain or both

As defined by the International Headache Society, a tension type headache is just the opposite of migraine. That is, the pain is on both sides of the head, is pressing and steady, rather than pulsating, is usually mild and does not cause incapacity and, is not worsened by ordinary daily activities. There is no associated nausea or sensitivity to light and noise.

A headache caused by emotional strain or tension in the muscles of the head and neck.

Tension headaches, which were renamed tension-type headaches by the International Headache Society in 1988, are the most common type of primary headaches. The pain can radiate from the neck, back, eyes, or other muscle groups in the body. Tension-type headaches account for nearly 90% of all headaches.