When Tension Becomes Compression: Rethinking Headache Origins

Morgan_burrows10 Oct, 2025Health

Many assume tension headaches arise purely from stress or posture. Yet, chronic cases often reveal something deeper: tight muscles pressing on sensory nerves. When fascia, neck, or scalp muscles compress nerves like the greater occipital or supraorbital, pain becomes persistent. Standard therapy—relaxants, stretches, analgesics—may fail.