Quick
Relief From Painful Headaches
How
often do you suffer from headaches? Over 90% of
all headaches are "tension headaches."
They are caused by excessive muscle contraction in
the neck, face, shoulders, and/or scalp and are often
caused by stress or being in one position for too
long (such as in front of a computer).
If
you suffer from one of these tension headaches, the
following exercise may help alleviate some of your
pain:
10-MINUTE MUSCLE RELAXATION EXERCISE
1.
Sit in a comfortable chair or lie down.
2.
Tense up all your muscles from head to toe; hold for
a few seconds, then release.
3.
Take three slow, deep breaths.
4.
Close your eyes and imagine yourself completely at
ease calm and serene.
This
will help ease the stress and tension you feel in
the muscles of your neck, face, shoulders, and/or
scalp. By relaxing your muscles you are allowing them
to rest and avoid being constantly contracted.
Other tips to avoid headaches in the first place:
-
Dont skip meals.
-
Get
plenty of sleep every night.
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Restrict/avoid alcohol and nicotine.
-
Watch your back, shoulder, and neck posture
avoid staying in one position for too long a time.
-
Get
organized to avoid hurry and worry.
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Take a hot shower or bath to help you relax.
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Get
some brisk exercise to help you relax remember
to stretch before and after each exercise session.
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Enjoy a professional massage to help loosen tired
muscles and create an overall relaxed state.
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Sources:
National Headache Foundation
Aleve Resource Center
Nicole Niemiec is founder of http://www.healthy-insights.com
- a site containing reliable health information for
improving your quality of life.
