Headache, Tension Headache, Migraine, Occipital Pain

However, the reasons for migraine headache are still unclear. There are forms of headaches that are considered as secondary headaches since they are a side effect of other illnesses.

In any case: headaches should not be underestimated. They can have a massive effect on the performance of students and workers because certain types of headache affect the visual capacity as well, and increase the sensitivity to various stimuli like noise or light - things that you cannot avoid in everyday life.

When it comes to chronic headaches like migraine or tension headache, it is recommended to opt for a non-drug pain treatment to avoid drug abuse. Alternative forms of therapy include relaxation, such as progressive muscle-relaxation using the method of Jacobsen or acupuncture, as well as TENS therapy that uses electric pulses for stimulation. This kind of therapy uses electrodes to send pulses through the skin to the nerves.

TENS can influence the pain information, increases the blood flow and helps distributing happiness hormones. When it comes to headache caused by pain or tension in the neck for example, you need to place four electrodes on the neck area and start the TENS therapy with the respective TENS device.