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title: "Tension Headache: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, and Relief"
description: "Tension headache pain comes from tightened head and neck muscles and a sensitized nervous system. Get relief steps, red flags, and labs—no referral."
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last-updated: 2026-08-22
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# Tension Headache: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, and Relief

> Tension headache pain comes from tightened head and neck muscles and a sensitized nervous system. Get relief steps, red flags, and labs—no referral.

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