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Definition of “tension headache”

tension headache (ˈtɛnʃən ˈhɛdˌeɪk) 

Definitions

noun

  1. (medicine) a headache caused by muscle tension resulting from stress or overwork

Example Sentences Including 'tension headache'

If it is a tension headache , a neck massage and little relaxation work much better than pills.
Sun, News of the World (2002)
Personally speaking, even the idea of Christmas gives me a tension headache.
Belfast Telegraph (2003)
The researchers concluded that `like tension headache , enhanced tension in the thoracic (chest) muscles can cause chest pain.
Chaitow, Leon The Beat Fatigue Workbook - how to identify the causes

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