Headaches

Temple Headache Causes And Cures
Lee Dobbins

Defined Tag: Temple Headache.

A temple headache is characterized by a dull throb in the temples or a tight band of pain.  He can last for only a short timer for hours in the intensity varies from one person to another.

A lot of people mistake this for migraine headache but, in fact, the pain from a temple headache is quite different from migraine pain.  Migraines are usually accompanied by dizziness and nausea and sensitivity to light and sound but a temple headache is just simply a pain.

One suggested explanation for temple headaches concerns trigger points. These trigger points  are found in the muscles of the neck, jaw, and upper back. Nerves along these areas are connected to the forehead and temples, and consequently, a contraction or pressure on these nerves triggers a pain response in the temples and forehead.

The main cause of the temple headache is thought to be the trapezius trigger point.  Located along the side of the neck, along the collarbone, and where the shoulder meets the neck, a motion from this area may trigger a headache. Sometimes this can affect women who have handbags at straps that are carried laying across this area and weight added here can trigger the point.  Improper posture in the shoulder area can also be a trigger for the trapezius point.

The actual trigger point in this area is reported to be in the angle of the neck, in a tight band of muscles having a thickness of an inch. Relief can be achieved by massaging this point using the opposite hand, by kneading this cluster using the thumb and forefinger. A treatment consists of six to twelve strokes. This massage movement can be repeated throughout the day, providing significant immediate relief.

A temple headache can also be ‘activated’ by chemical activation of latent trigger points. These can result from a viral infection, a hangover, overexertion, analgesic rebound, and too much sugar in the body. Movements such as a bad cough can also physically activate these trigger points. Other elements which can set off headache triggers are allergic reactions, chemical withdrawal, physical trauma, and emotional tension.