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Assessment and Management of Tension-Type Headaches
Jordan Steelquist1, Anton Pham1, Kim Vu2
1Division of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Department of Medicine, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, 10833 Le Conte Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, USA.
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinics of North America
|October 30, 2025
Summary
Tension-type headache (TTH), the most common headache disorder, involves complex pathophysiology. Treatments range from simple analgesics for acute episodes to preventative therapies for chronic TTH.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Neuroscience
- Epidemiology
Background:
- Tension-type headache (TTH) is the most prevalent neurologic disorder globally.
- Its pathophysiology is complex, involving physiologic, psychological, and environmental factors.
Purpose of the Study:
- To summarize the current understanding of tension-type headache.
- To outline the diagnostic and therapeutic approaches for TTH.
Main Methods:
- Review of existing literature on TTH pathophysiology and treatment.
- Synthesis of current research findings.
Main Results:
- TTH is characterized by bilateral, non-throbbing, band-like head pain.
- Pathophysiology involves a multifactorial interplay of biological and psychological elements.
Conclusions:
- Effective management of TTH requires a comprehensive approach.
- Treatment strategies vary based on headache frequency and severity, including acute and preventative measures.
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