Headaches arising from stress can be a real problem to get rid of and almost become chronic if it is actually being caused by related pain from your neck, shoulder, and jaw muscles. It might be time to consider some other options if you suffer from daily headaches. There are a number of things you can try to get your stress headaches under control. Massage is one of the best things you can do.
Having a massage is a great way to relieve tight muscles around your neck and shoulder areas. It can be very common when stressed to slouch over and raise our shoulders. These things can cause armoring (the rounding of your back). Massage therapy helps to relax the muscles allowing the referred pain to be relieved. It may take a few treatments first before you can get relief but is can be helped along by doing stretching exercises at home.
Your therapist may also recommend the use of BioFreeze, which can help to reduce swelling and pain inflamed muscles. This is somewhat similar to icy hot but it never gets that warm sensation. A number of people find this product to have an aggravating feeling, so make sure to try it out first on a small patch of skin.
Your therapist may also recommend changing between cold and hot backs to help reduce tension. A great way to do this is by purchasing three different Gel packs that can be used for both hot and cold. One can be used for hot, and the other two as cold. You may find that either the hot or cold packs work better for you. Discuss this with your massage therapist to determine a treatment plan that works best for you
