{"id":2044,"date":"2023-07-24T10:06:22","date_gmt":"2023-07-24T08:06:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.photizo.net\/nz\/blog\/2023\/07\/24\/using-light-therapy-to-help-relieve-the-pain-of-tension-headaches\/"},"modified":"2023-09-13T10:18:27","modified_gmt":"2023-09-13T08:18:27","slug":"using-light-therapy-to-help-relieve-the-pain-of-tension-headaches","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.photizo.net\/nz\/blog\/2023\/07\/24\/using-light-therapy-to-help-relieve-the-pain-of-tension-headaches\/","title":{"rendered":"Using light therapy to help relieve the pain of tension headaches"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Tension headaches<\/strong> are the most common type of headache. Stress and muscle tension<\/strong> are often factors in these headaches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Approximately 50% of adults experience tension headaches at least every month, and about 1 in 30 adults experience chronic tension headaches<\/strong> (headaches on more than half of the days for three months or more).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tension headaches are called episodic tension headaches<\/strong> if they occur on less than half of the days in a month. They are called chronic tension headaches if they occur more than half of the time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tension headaches typically don\u2019t cause nausea, vomiting, or sensitivity to light. They do cause a steady ache, rather than a throbbing one, and tend to affect both sides of the head. Muscle contractions in the head and neck are considered a major factor in the development of a tension headache. Some people get tension headaches in response to stressful events or hectic days.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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These are common symptoms of a tension headache:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Slow onset of the headache<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Head usually hurts on both sides<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Pain is dull or feels like a band or vice around the head<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Pain may involve the back part of the head or neck<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Pain is usually mild to moderate, but not severe.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Some tension headaches may be triggered by things such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    • Emotional tension, anxiety, tiredness or stress.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Physical tension in the muscles of the scalp and neck.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Eye strain.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Hunger.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Physical factors such as bright sunlight, cold, heat, noise, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      Your genetic make-up may also be a factor. So, some people may inherit a tendency to be more prone to develop tension headaches more easily than others when stressed or anxious.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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      How will light therapy help provide relief from the tension headache pain?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      Photizo Pain Relief<\/strong> light therapy alleviates pain <\/strong>and inflammation<\/strong> and will help to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      • Reduce pro-inflammatory cytokines<\/strong> and increase anti-inflammatory cytokines<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Reduce inflammation<\/strong> by modulating inflammatory cells<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Reduce oxidative stress<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Improve drainage of the lymphatic vessels <\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Increase quality sleep.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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