From Symptoms to Structure: Why Headache Labels Don’t Always Help

Steve_carell26 Sep, 2025Health

If your headache refuses treatment, look past the label. Migraine, tension, neuralgia—they all overlap in symptoms, but they don’t always reflect the root issue. Many cases stem from peripheral nerve compression in the scalp, neck, or forehead. Muscle tension, fascia, or blood vessels may press on sensory nerves, producing pain that mimics different headache types.