Common Causes of Tension headache
- Emotional stress and anxiety disturbing vāta
- Irregular meals or skipping rest
- Poor posture straining neck and head muscles
- Excess screen time causing eye strain
- Suppressed emotions blocking manas balance
Symptoms of Tension headache
- Dull, pressing pain around forehead or temples
- Tightness in scalp, neck, or shoulders
- Fatigue with poor concentration
- Irritability or mood swings
- Relief after rest or relaxation
Ayurveda’s Approach to Healing Tension headache
- Daily śiro abhyanga (head oil massage)
- Herbs like brahmī, aśvagandhā, and jatāmāṃsī
- Deep breathing and gentle prāṇāyāma
- Warm, nourishing foods to pacify vāta
- Meditation and mindful rest to calm manas